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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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yes, i have searched and didnt get the results that i was hoping for.

what i'm requesting are pics of xb's dropped on either factory or aftermarket rims. also can you list what kind of springs how much drop, and cost??
sorry, seems like i'm bein a bit picky but i dont know what i want to go with for drop. i was lookin at the rsr springs, but i think i want a bit more drop in the rear (2.0 front 1.2 rear)

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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Jim,

Noticed you were looking for some input on suspension. My xB has the TRD Japan spring which is a little over 1.5" along with the TRD Japan Waydo shocks. Recently I have just added a TRD rear sway bar which made a huge difference. I commute on the freeway everyday so I pulled the 19's off and went back to the stock set up.

I have some pretty good shot of the car with both sets of wheels but I do not know how to attach pictures. Hit me back and I will see if figure it out.

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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 04:57 AM
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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 05:19 AM
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heres mine with trd springs and trd struts and shocks on stock tires. i paid 650 all together i think, that was with install

Old Dec 13, 2004 | 05:58 AM
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Did you see this thread?

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32314
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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theres a few older pics. i have the e-bay coilovers. i have em set at about a 2.25-2.5 drop in the front and at about a 2.25 or so in the rear. they cost 110 shipped.






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Old Dec 13, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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^^^^^pics no work.
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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now they work, sorry.
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 04:35 PM
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yep..thats my thread alright..( fixes neck tie)..
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Heres my link TEIN S-tech on 16in rims
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=38294
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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need everyones opinion here. i plan on putting 4 10" rockford fosgate p3 subs in the rear hatch. I have seen a bunch of xb's dropped but the rear sags with alot of audio equipment. what i'm lookin for is something that will give me a nice drip but stay level with all the subs in the rear.

any feedback, please post.
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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hope this helps

front is stock , rear is on the hks springs





Old Dec 13, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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why in the hell isn't the front lowerd on your ride? my friend is driving around like that in his s10. his front broke and doesn't have $ to fix it.
Old Dec 13, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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sorry, i have no pics, but to let you know, i have hotchkis front and rear sways and hotchkis springs (coils) and i am way pleased by the performance and drop. got 225-40-18s which are a _____ to get clean (meaning they still rub,) but when i do , it will be the ride i want. got to trim a little metal. drop 1 5/16" front - 1 5/8" rear. corners like a *****, stiff enough cause of the 225's and not 215's.
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the pics of the xb above would be just the opposite of what you are thinking. you would want to RAISE the rear.. better put, not drop it so much. but dude you got to drop the front. saw a guy in alabama a few days ago, front raised, back dropped, i mean enuf to slam the pavement. spark everywhere. but to address the front pitch that much higher than the rear.... no way. that makes abso-frigin'-lutely no sense. i can't believe its gonna drop 1 or 2 inches.
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more info on it here
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chill out guys i only had time to put my rear springs on today before work, im about to do my front ones in 30 mins
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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mr scion, i love the stance of your box. looks very sharp. are you on 19's?? also what spring/coilovers are you using.

Jim
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
mr scion, i love the stance of your box. looks very sharp. are you on 19's?? also what spring/coilovers are you using.

Jim
thats not his its hahajoey's.



and here is before
Old Dec 14, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Here are a few pics of my xB on Tanabe DF210's with the stock 15" rims (before and after)

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