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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 04:09 AM
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searched but didnt find. Where are they. Anything I should do after getting them on? Allignment or such?
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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always check the Tech area Under Features on the menu bar
lots of goodies

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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In the tech section, you will find a very detailed article on the installation of springs along with photos for each step. I used this article Sunday to install my goldline springs in the box.
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after you get your springs installed you want to get an alignment done, trust me, sometimes you dont need one but better safe than sorry.
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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I used the same guide in the tech section to do my GoldLine
this last Sunday. Super Easy! I'm scheduled to get my
alignment tomorrow after work.
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Default Re: any diy on spring install

Originally Posted by oni424
searched but didnt find. Where are they. Anything I should do after getting them on? Allignment or such?
Just to let you know, I didn't get alignment after I got my TRD springs installed. I didn't even align after I installed my Koni's & H&R Springs either.

The DIY is pretty straight forward. Lots of pictures which definetly helps.
Old Mar 1, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cockpit XB
after you get your springs installed you want to get an alignment done, trust me, sometimes you dont need one but better safe than sorry.
You won't NEED to do one but you won't exactly be sorry not doing one.

If you do have aftermarket rims, I might avoid doing an alignment unless it gets really out of hand because there is always a risk that the alignment machine can scratch your rims.
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There is a great tutorial here

http://www.hotchkistuning.com/bin/in...ions/19412.pdf

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a TRD drop doesnt usually require an alignment.
Old Mar 2, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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I like the 1.5 degree of camber my Goldlies give me.
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