i dont know if this has been touched on before.....


which springs should i go with?

i want to lower my polar xb without changing the shocks. Or at least not immediately. i'm pimpin' on a budget so something "low cost".
i also would like to know how much of a drop i can go with 18 inch wheels and 215/35/18s? Can anyone elaborate on this for me? and if anyone in the houston area would like to help me install whatever springs i get i will compensate by thoroughly getting you plastered!!!!

 

At 5,000 miles I lowered mine with Hotchkis (about 1.75") At 15,000 miles, I had no issues with the shocks/struts, but I changed the shocks for a softer ride.

 

how much are they?

 

you can get the hotchkis ones from your dealer, but i have tein s-techs in mine which i highly recommend, they are smooth riding feel great, and are just springs, so no shock or strut tower repalcement is necessary, and they only lower 1.5 or something, so it is not too low, but low enough for a sweet look, and if you want lower, but still want quality, i also recommend the tanabe df210's lower 2 incjes and ride just as good, both are around $160, depending on where you look, hope this helps

 

I like the tenabe's I have and I run 215 35 18's

 

I just got Hotchkiss ones shipped for $160.00. They are supposed to give a 1.3 front drop and a 1.6 rear.

 

i want something more than 1 inch drop. how difficult are springs to install??? i heard the teins were good but i want something really low. i will be going with a coilover setup in the future but i just cant stand it right now....am i going to have fender rubbing if i go with anything lower than 1.5 inch drop?

 

Do some searching.


Scionlife should do what Honda-tech used/still does. When you sign up you can only make 3-5 posts a day. This makes you search and read information rather than making thread # 394,593,866,319,987 entitled "What springs should I get?"

Not trying to flame you Icecold, just thinking some moderators will read this and maybe pass the idea along.

If youre on a budget, get some Goldlines.
If you are somewhat mechanical- you can do springs on an xb. There are writeups in the FAQ forum on how to install them. Check those out. You wont have issues with fender rub with springs as long as you dont buy a bad size wheel and tire combo later.

 

you can get a pair of monroe shocks for about $40. they can help offset any hit in ride quality from the springs without sacrificing performance.

 

i am doing research....but i need some help in comparison. getting information from other owners should be considered as research. am i right?

 

Here is a link with all the spring info you will need to choose the right springs.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=50481

 

thanks a bunch that really helped me out...i think i'm either gonna go with the tanabe df210 or the megan racing springs on ebay. i'll prolly buy both and sell whatever set i dont use.

 

I have the Tein S Techs. Here is the thread on the spring install I did. Good luck, hope it helps:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...087&highlight=

and the one from the Tech section:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769

 

man thanks to everyone for all the help!

 

No problem Bro! That's what being a Scion person is all about.

 

i decided to go with the tanabe df210 springs. thanks everyone...next up is finding a good carbon fiber hood with a reverse scoop. anybody got any good finds? so far i'm only finding fiberglass hoods with reverse scoops.

 

i decided to go with the tanabe df210 springs. thanks everyone...next up is finding a good carbon fiber hood with a reverse scoop.

 

quick question........the df210s for the xb are white or purple???? i found some on ebay and i dunno if they are the right ones???

 

Glad you decided on your springs. I say do a google search for a CF hood with a scoop. I know they are out there just can't remember who makes/sells it. Good luck Bro!

 

The Tanabe DF210's are white. I have 18 inch rims too and they are awesome.