This is my first post on this board. I have had my xB for a bit over a month and installed some suspension pieces on the box.

I went with Tein S-Tech springs and TRD Shock/Struts. I also added a DC strut bar. Tomorrow, I have a progressive rear sway coming to me. I'll install it during the week. The ride isn't bad at all. Even loaded it up with 4 people and didn't bottom out. Takes the turns a bit more aggressive now. I'm sure the rear sway will make it even better!

Pics!

Before...


After...


DC Strut Bar


Assembled Front Strut


I got in on the Rota D2 buy too. That should make it look real nice.

 

greatmjob1 don't ya just love the way it looks dropped?

 

Are these TRD Japan Shocks, or the TRD USA shocks are stamped WAYDO also?

 

Thanks! Sure do love the way it looks dropped. Especially when the ride remains great!

 

I'm not sure what kind of difference the two have. (i'm still a newb) All the markings on the box have English and Japanese. They threw in an instruction sheet with English though. The ones it came with were in Japanese. I'm thinking it's just TRD USA w/ the Waydo stamp.

 

Got a shot of the rear suspension installed...

 

looks great. im contemplating either the progress or tein springs along with the trd shocks.

hows the ride with your combo? on smooth roads? bumpy roads?

i had an aftermarket set up on my previous car and the ride was rough, (eibach dampers and tanabe springs).

 

Looks great! Can't wait to drop my box too. Have the Tein S-Techs too but haven't had the time to get them on.

It makes such a world of a difference in apperance. Enjoy the ride!

 

I am very pleased with the ride. I've had dropped cars before and I didn't sacrifice too much with this combo. After I installed the rear sway, the ride stiffened up a bit, but not too much. Bumpy roads are really no worse than before. It really rides nice.