Getting Springs, get Struts too??

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Jan 7, 2007 | 02:41 PM

dmpsk8

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Getting Springs, get Struts too??

Im planning a 1"-1.5" drop for my xB. Thinking the hotchkiss springs r right for me. Is it a big deal if i dont change the struts also?

Jan 7, 2007 | 03:10 PM

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It's not a big deal at all. I've seen very few people who changed struts when they lowered their XB. I lowered mine 2 years ago and I'm still on the OEM struts and it rides fine to me.

Jan 7, 2007 | 03:14 PM

hotweelz4me

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Not the stuts, but change the shocks in the rear. Makes a world of difference.
look here:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...615&highlight=

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...312&highlight=

Jan 7, 2007 | 03:45 PM

losmorob

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I agree with the above.
Koni's in the rear if you can afford them. If not, Monroe's.

Running Tien S-Tech springs with OEM struts & Koni Sportline shochs.

Jan 8, 2007 | 12:14 AM

loserjohnny

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^^^what they said

Jan 8, 2007 | 05:31 PM

ChampionJeep

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I will be putting on some df210's and will be running a Toyota Echo strut to get another 1/2" of drop.

Jan 10, 2007 | 02:01 PM

upstatexb

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I lowered mine 2 1/2 on stock struts the day after I bought mine, im at 80k now and there still not that bad, they need to be replaced but are ok for now.