Notices
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling Coilovers, Shocks, Airbags, Swaybars...

What springs for my needs and my xb1??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 17, 2009 | 04:55 PM
  #1  
turboedsupe's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6
From: Phoenix, AZ
Default What springs for my needs and my xb1??

Ok so i just picked up a 06 xb and want to lower it down. I want to get it as low as possible and still keep the ride nice. Dont really want a stiff spring since i have a kid in the car alot of times. I was also going to put rims on it not sure what size yet but probably 17-18's so that has to be taken into consideration. So basically what springs lower these the most but are not too crazy stiff?
Old May 17, 2009 | 06:28 PM
  #2  
spr0k3t's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Fail, INC
SL Member
Scinergy
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 956
From: Kansas City, MO
Default

If you want a crazy drop without the huge expense of bags or coilovers, go with the Tanabe DF210s. Then, go with Koni Yellow Sport shocks/struts or if it's tight on money, do the Monroe Sensatracs. If this is going to be your daily, you may need to stick with the 17s. Check the clearance on the box with the 2" drop the DF210s give you before you go out and purchase a set of rims.
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:09 AM
  #3  
Austin08tC's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 55
From: Denison, TX
Default

i you want to start with something simple, i've got a pair of TRD springs for you xB. These are the real TRD springs. They give about a 1-1/2 inch drop. it'll change the stance and make it sit down on your wheels a little better.... i know a friend who actually had 19s with these same type springs and never had any issues... you can fit 17s and 18s without a doubt. And, you can always go lower later....

Hit me up if your interested. These go for 179.99 brand new. These have about
10,000 miles on them and i only want 90 shipped obo... Gimme a Shout
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:11 AM
  #4  
Big_Bird's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
Fail, INC

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12,401
From: North NJ / PSU
Default

You want a slam, without a harsher ride, then you need bags.
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:16 AM
  #5  
Austin08tC's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 55
From: Denison, TX
Default

dude, no offense, but bags will jar you senseless!!!
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:22 AM
  #6  
Big_Bird's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
Fail, INC

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12,401
From: North NJ / PSU
Default

not really.
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:51 AM
  #7  
Austin08tC's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 55
From: Denison, TX
Default

Every bagged vehicle i've ridden in has bounced me to kingdom come...
Old May 19, 2009 | 03:58 AM
  #8  
Big_Bird's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
Fail, INC

SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 12,401
From: North NJ / PSU
Default

I've been in a couple that shot me around and some that were like riding on a cloud. It all depends on the set up.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jnesselroad
Introduction Forum
2
Sep 15, 2015 06:57 AM
AMS13
Scion tC 2G Suspension & Handling
7
Aug 20, 2015 07:26 PM
chunkescion
Off-topic Cafe
1
Aug 13, 2015 09:14 PM
goatbelly
Scion tC 1G Suspension & Handling
2
Jul 12, 2015 10:13 AM
Naughtygoose
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling
0
Jul 6, 2015 09:59 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 05:08 PM.