Measurements of Tanabe DF210 drop
#1
Measurements of Tanabe DF210 drop
I recently installed a set of Tanabe DF210 springs in my 2nd generation xB. In order to gat an accurate read on the actual amount of drop, I parked the car on a flat level surface and marked the location by putting masking tape on the ground next to each tire so I could park it in exactly the same spot after changing the springs. I took measurements from the ground to the top of each wheelwell arch and also from the ground to the lowest point in the center of the front and rear bumpers. I drove about 20 miles to my friend's house where we changed the springs, drove the 20 miles back, parked in the same spot and took the new measurements. Here's what I got:
............ .............. Before, After, Drop
Front bumper .... . 8.5" 7.25" 1.25"
Front wheel arch . 26.5" 25.0" 1.5"
Rear wheel arch . 28.0" 25.5" 2.5"
Rear bumper...... 12.75" 10.0" 2.75"
That was 3 weeks ago. I re-measured it today in the same spot to check for "settling". The numbers were the same as the "After" numbers above. If there was any settling, I guess it happened in those first 20 miles.
These numbers are a bit different from Tanabe's "advertised" specs. I believe they say the DFs will yield a 1.7" drop in the front and a 2.1" drop in the rear. Personally, I'm happy with a little less drop in the front and a little more drop in the rear. But I do find it strange that their figure for the rear drop would be 0.4" different from my reality.
............ .............. Before, After, Drop
Front bumper .... . 8.5" 7.25" 1.25"
Front wheel arch . 26.5" 25.0" 1.5"
Rear wheel arch . 28.0" 25.5" 2.5"
Rear bumper...... 12.75" 10.0" 2.75"
That was 3 weeks ago. I re-measured it today in the same spot to check for "settling". The numbers were the same as the "After" numbers above. If there was any settling, I guess it happened in those first 20 miles.
These numbers are a bit different from Tanabe's "advertised" specs. I believe they say the DFs will yield a 1.7" drop in the front and a 2.1" drop in the rear. Personally, I'm happy with a little less drop in the front and a little more drop in the rear. But I do find it strange that their figure for the rear drop would be 0.4" different from my reality.
#7
I have trd springs installed for 6 weeks not much of a drop F 5/8” R 1-3/8”
------------------- stock / trd's
Front wheel arch 26.750" / 26.125"
Rear wheel arch 28.375" / 27.000"
I’m going to install the DF210’s this week end
------------------- stock / trd's
Front wheel arch 26.750" / 26.125"
Rear wheel arch 28.375" / 27.000"
I’m going to install the DF210’s this week end
#8
Originally Posted by JRT
I have trd springs installed for 6 weeks not much of a drop F 5/8” R 1-3/8”
------------------- stock / trd's
Front wheel arch 26.750" / 26.125"
Rear wheel arch 28.375" / 27.000"
I’m going to install the DF210’s this week end
------------------- stock / trd's
Front wheel arch 26.750" / 26.125"
Rear wheel arch 28.375" / 27.000"
I’m going to install the DF210’s this week end
#9
Originally Posted by Maddman
hows the ride compared to stock set up?.. Im still debating,dont want to destroy the ride quality
#11
Originally Posted by Papa
Good plan. Looks like your car sat a tad higher than mine in stock form.. It would be nice to get measurements from you after the DFs are in.
I finally got some free time to install my df210’s ( 18 x 7.5 +40 w/ 225-40-18 )
I also installed the trd struts/shocks w/ the df210’s very nice ride
imo the df210’s are a little softer ride then the trd springs
---------------------stock / trd's / df210
Front wheel arch 26.750" / 26.125" / 25.500”
Rear wheel arch 28.375" / 27.000" / 26.000”
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