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Old 06-06-2008 | 02:44 PM
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Default Just got TRD spring installed and some questions

The car is dirty and its done at bad angle so its not a photo shoot more just to show you guys the drop

My question is how much lower can I expect my TRD to drop? I know that it takes 2-4 weeks for a spring to fully drop but how much more can I expect? I know TRD isn't what you want if you want something really low which is not what I am looking for. I just wanted a subtle drop for a DD that close the big gap between the wheel and body. I'm 90% happy right now but hope that it'll drop about .25 inch more each side, especially the front end. The image are smaller now so since the first time I posted image here the damn image was 1920x1200+ resolution



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Maybe another 1/4". Next up for you; 18s.
Old 06-06-2008 | 03:23 PM
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I certainly hope so, but nah if I had the money I'd probably powdercoat my rims bronze and I'll be done with my car.
Old 06-06-2008 | 03:29 PM
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it should drop atleast 1/4" it did on mine and i have trd struts
Old 06-06-2008 | 03:31 PM
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With 18s, you'll see the drop of the TRD Springs better. It's such a subtle drop with 17s that it's hardly noticeable.
Also take into consideration who installed your Springs. I have TRD Springs but my Springs settled a little
lower than the average 1.25". I'm not at 1.50", I'm somewhere in between. Yet I've seen some TRD drops that
are at 1.25" or higher. Go figure.
Old 06-06-2008 | 03:33 PM
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Wow I never heard of installation can have an effect on the drop. I thought it'll be the same whoever does it.
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how much did it cost to have them installed?
and how long did it take?
Old 06-06-2008 | 03:48 PM
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i don't think installation effects the drop weight does hahaha.. jk jk.. but it does
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^^Hey now!! I only weigh 180 lbs. Body by Corona FTW!!
Old 06-06-2008 | 04:31 PM
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You lowered the car?? j/k Good choice man and it looks great!
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Curious where you got them install and how much you paid?
Old 06-06-2008 | 05:29 PM
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Up front I have about an inch gap or less, out back my wheels are tucked because of 2 huge amps 2 huge subs and wireing
Old 06-06-2008 | 05:48 PM
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yay trd springs!! thats what im on, love em, wish alittle stiffer but i love the ride height. dont have to be AS drastic with slowing down and going over speed bumps sideways and all that stuff that other people do
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I definitely noticed its more stiff and rigidity which I like. It cost me $153, I suppose suppose to get this one guy to do it but I decided to go to a shop since its the same amount of money and I got it done quicker. I got it back in 1 day. For people where I got it done, I'd tell you but most of you guys don't actually live in florida so no point... just call around. They should only cost 100-160$ at most $200.
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the thing is I don't really know of any places that specialize stuff like this, I only of pep boys and other siimilar places
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really? up in NJ? wow i'm surprised. Well the place is called TK performance they're retail chain only in south east though. I'm more than posistive there has got to be place up in NJ that does this but the price I wouldn't promoise to be acceptable. Its retarded to pay for install fees that cost more than my springs! Which technically I did because i got my TRD for 155 and service for 153.
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here's mine TRD Springs and Shocks after settling...




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tu estabas en trujillo alto el martes? yo como ke vi ese carro parkiao en burger king.. toy de vacaciones y visto un par de scion con turbo y nitroso.. la fiebre ta guilla aka bajo
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Originally Posted by jBoRiCuA
tu estabas en trujillo alto el martes? yo como ke vi ese carro parkiao en burger king.. toy de vacaciones y visto un par de scion con turbo y nitroso.. la fiebre ta guilla aka bajo
sorry pero no era yo soy mas del area de Carolina y cuando hay universidad en San Juan. El domingo hay un evento en Arecibo sino me equivoco de Toyota y Scion solamente.
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Originally Posted by trdtcpr
Originally Posted by jBoRiCuA
tu estabas en trujillo alto el martes? yo como ke vi ese carro parkiao en burger king.. toy de vacaciones y visto un par de scion con turbo y nitroso.. la fiebre ta guilla aka bajo
sorry pero no era yo soy mas del area de Carolina y cuando hay universidad en San Juan. El domingo hay un evento en Arecibo sino me equivoco de Toyota y Scion solamente.
yo voy pa ya el domingo.. es de scion y toyota.. lo que pasa es ke yo no tengo mi tc.. lo deje en connecticut


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