my '06 xB has TRD shocks and springs. i am going with tanabe df-210's to get more drop. question(s):
1) will it need re-aligned after install of the springs?
2) if i were to add TRD rear sway bar and energy bushing to the front, would these 2 things effect alignment?
just wantin to know if i should wait for all the parts to come or go ahead and install springs first. thanks!

 

1) Yes. Anytime you change springs or shocks, even if they are just replacements, then it is recommended to get an alignment,

2) If you add that, then again, it's recommended to get an alignment.

I would wait and change it all out at the same time.

 

Some will say get an alignment everytime you do anything with the suspension. My personal experiences with my xB have differed from that advise. I've swapped srings back and forth several times. After the first swap to Hotchkis 1.5 drop I took it and had the alignment checked and it was still in spec. so I was good to go. It makes it nice cause sometimes I throw the stock springs back on and I don't have to worry about the alignment being off. I've had no funny wearing tires so something must be right.

Part 2 answer... The stock front bar is fine and does not need to be changed. Just upgrade with the outter Energy bushings. For the rear add either the TRD,Progress or Whiteline bar and you will have a very nice riding/handling well balanced street performance suspensions set-up.