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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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i was wondering what springs lower the xb the least. I just want about a 1" drop and a lil better handling. I dont want any fear of hitting my bumper on curbs, or bottoming out, are back breaking ride, just a lil bit lower to look better wiht wheels
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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i was wondering what springs lower the xb the least. I just want about a 1" drop and a lil better handling. I dont want any fear of hitting my bumper on curbs, or bottoming out, are back breaking ride, just a lil bit lower to look better wiht wheels
I wasn't interested in slamming my box but wanted a better ride going around curves. I put Tien H-techs on. It gave it a nice look and I don't drag on anything but really sharp driveways if I don't pull in/out slowly. Dropped maybe and inch.
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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TRD springs is what you are looking for then
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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if you only want a 1" drop the trd springs will also work or i would say some goldline springs
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Read this from the parts section:
https://www.scionlife.com/parts/?sub=13
Old Jun 18, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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TRD or H.Tech
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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H-techs barely dropped mine an inch. Just took most of the gap out with my 18"s. The ride is much better than stock, handling is great. Plus, cheaper than the TRD.
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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For 1in drop def go with Tein H-Tech. Very nice ride, no issues with speed bumps etc.
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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thanks a bunch. WHere do i order the tein h-techs from
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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try swift... im very happy with mine, lowered it just right, about 1"
Old Jun 19, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nikbrewer
thanks a bunch. WHere do i order the tein h-techs from
Forum sponser spectuned.com has the cheapest price I could find. PM them for the forum discount price (basically just free shipping). I just ordered a set this morning from them.
Old Jun 21, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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TRD....and it carries a toyota warrantee
Old Jun 24, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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if you put on rims (like 17+) you'd want 2 inch drop right? 1 for added wheel hight and 1 to actually drop it....
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