Ok heres the thing i dont wanna void my bumper to bumper because its good till 2014 and i just got my 08 xB 3 days ago, but i wanna lower it and add sway bars... i heard by using TRD parts id be fine.. is this true? also i dont think TRD makes a front sway bar... help?

 

I think they have to be installed by your local Toyota dealer in order to be warrantied, TRD or not.

 

hmmmm can anyone confirm this?

 

I was told at the dealer that if I install suspension items it voids any warranty on suspension parts, not the whole warranty.

 

TRD Warranty:

TRD Sport Parts lnstalled by Dealer:
TRD Sport Parts are warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of installation or for the balance of the new car warranty in force on the date of installation, whichever is greater, when TRD Sport Parts are installed by an authorized Toyota or Scion Dealer.

TRD Sport Parts Not Installed by a Dealer:
TRD Sport Parts installed by anyone other than an authorized Toyota or Scion dealer are warranted for 12 months or 12,000 miles from the date of purchase only and the warranty coverage is limited to the replacement value of the TRD Sport Part.

More warranty info:
The truth about voiding your warranty
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/maintenance-car-care-1604/truth-about-voiding-your-warranty-21642/

That should just about cover it.

 

ok thanks ya'll for clearin this up for me... ok now what should i so i have and air bagged truck so i like things low but i dont wanna modify to much because this is an everyday driver... i was thinkin TRD sticks with TRD Springs, TRD Strut bar and Hotchkis F/R sway bars.. sound good>??

 

You definitely can't go wrong with that setup. Since you make the emphasis on daily driver, I recommend a modest drop with the TRD Springs.

I'm a daily driver and I roll on Eibach Sportlines, which basically is drastically lower than the springs that you're after. I scrape frequently over small bumps. I'm on 18's with a 235/40 setup, so that contributes, too.

For your daily driver needs, 18 should be the largest you go for a good comfortable ride. Then roll on TRD springs and a rear sway bar and you're good to go.

 

I went with the Tanabe NF210 drop (mild) with Hotchkis F/R Sways, TRD Strut Bar, and 18" wheels on my daily ride and it doesn't scrap at all! Well that one HUGE speed bump doesn't really count!

 

XBin> Do you like the Tanabe's? Can you post a pic of what the drop looks like?

Pyroman> Can you post a pic of your drop?

Can anyone post a pic of the TRD drop?

 

I love the NF210's

 

A couple more pics on the NF210's...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=124875


Search works well also.

 

If you want no hassle install TRD parts. That's all I have on mine, but I installed them myself and have never been hassled by my dealer when I went in for warranty work. There was no way I was going to pay someone to install something I can.

 

What about Baggin it? found and inexpensive kit on FASTSCIONS.COM...

 

http://www.fastscions.com/Scion-xB2-Air-Suspension.aspx

I can't believe that a $435 air suspension system has all the necessary parts and is of substantial quality. Generally you get what you pay for, and this is especially true in regard to suspension components.

I just noticed this statement: Scion xB2 Air Lift Suspension Systems available Complete, Front or Rear, Standard or Digital. I'm guessing the Starting at $434.67 price is just the beginning of a much more expensive complete front & rear system with digital readout.

 

Yea Cionide, your right that sounds silly cheap... i aint tire gap though... help lol

 

You wont damage anything by lowering with the TRD springs or sway bars. They sway bars will help alot. Just do it and you will love it!

 

High Voltage> i heard the TRD springs dont lower it very much tho... im thinking of goin with Tein..

 

There are plenty of springs that will close up that gap. As long as you stick with a reputable manufacturer, and install them correctly, you won't have any warranty problems. You just want to make sure the drop will not rub with any tire/wheel combo you may choose.

The redesigned TRD sway bar has rec'd good reviews and is easy to install, but for not much more money the Hotchkis front/rear kit includes a front bar and stiffens up both ends more than simply adding the rear TRD bar. All a matter of personal choice.

 

Cionide> i feel you.. i kinda wanted to keep everything TRD but they just dont lower it enough but maybe with some 17-18 shoes with a nice staggered lip would look dope.. i dont its tough... i heard the Tein Stechs are good to

 

TRD drop is 1.0"F/1.5"R which doesn't even out the rear gap a whole lot.

S-Tech drop is 1.7"F/2.2"R so it drops the front real low, but doesn't even out the gap any more than the TRD's.

Tein H-Tech's FTW. Drop is 1.1"F/2.1"R which will even out the front vs. rear tire/fender gap more, and allow more flexibility in future tire wheel combos since the front isn't slammed. Also less undercarriage scraping issues with the 1.1" front drop.