I finally got my 08 xB replaced with an 09. The dealer installed the TRD springs and it doesn't feel as low as my old xB with TRD springs (installed at port). The car only have 450 miles right now and almost 2 weeks since the springs were put on. Does it take awhile for it to settle or is it an illusion (different body color 08 = Blue 09 = Silver) that makes it seem higher?

Anyone have any pictures of a TRD drop with stock steel wheels?

 

should be the same... must be the color... Dark colors blend better, so dark blue car will blend more with black tires making the gap in between look smaller... And the silver and black contrast more so any gap will be more noticable...

 

For the front, it doesn't seem "low" but I'm positive that the rears are lower compared to a stock xB. I'm able to fit two fingers for the gap in the front. Is that normal?

 

I think normal is 3-4 fingers... man that sounds dirty...

 

I'd stray from that one... :D

 

Like throwing a hot dog down a hallway...

 

Tic Tac to a whale?

ewwwww.

 

 

Here's mine right after I installed the TRD springs when the stock wheels and tires were still on it.

 

that looks about right. after 2 weeks and 450+mi, they're settled. like said before, its gotta be the different colors. i have a SW and don't like the stance, but don't want to go any lower. ok, i do, i just don't want to rip apart my car again. maybe in spring.

 

Mine looks approximately the same, I guess its the different body color. Can't go wrong with free springs . Should I spend the money on other mods or the Hotchkis springs? lol.

 

If you want to go lower, I'd recommend the Hotchkis' because I'm pretty sure they're readily available. As you probably know, Tanabe's expecting another shipment soon. It all kind of depends on how soon you want to be low.

 

Are there problems going over speed bumps with the Hotchkis?

 

Depends on the speed bumps. If you have ginormous mountains, then probably. I avoid large speed bumps. As far as regular speed bumps, I just go over slow with an angle and I'm all good! I've scraped maybe 3 or 4 times. Bad. :D

 

do you know a good place to get trd springs from?

 

http://www.scionpartspeople.com/Sear...wering+Springs

 

I love my TRD spring... Not too low but good and firm spring rate!

 

Yup, the spring is actually lower than stock. The stock one looked like a SUV.

 

you should also think about upgrading the struts and shocks also

 

i have mine on trd springs and i love them except for the fact that my shocks are blown already....look to replace the shocks out pretty soon...kinda waiting for koni to come out with something. or atleast something adjustable.