OK, I just installed Tein H-techs and Monroe Sensa-Tracs (all around) and DAMN is it a NICE and comfy ride.... The xb looks just perfect for me (it is lower than 1", and it hasnt even setteled all the way!). Boy the ride is almost too comfy and it is weird ridding in it, I keep waiting to hit a bump and be jolted around, but with each bump I hit it is just soaked right up. Definately this is a must for anyone who is looking for a comfy ride but still wants to lower it. When I get a chance I will be taking pics (along with my Merc) and then everyone can see how it sits....

 

Even with the stock dampers, the ride is very compliant with the H-Techs. They're perfect for me. All I wanted to do was take the edge off the fenderwell gap and keep a smooth ride. I didn't care one bit whether the handling was increased.

 

whats the part # for the monroes and where ($) did you find them

 

OK, I purchased them from NAPA (just re-named monroes) but since they are the same, the part numbers are the same:
Shocks #5987, $32 each
Struts #71575, $55 each

so you can either buy them from a monroe dealer (I couldnt find any that had the parts in locally) so I went to a NAPA dealer and they had them (again they are the same part numbers whether you buy monroe or napa). Call around, if the dealer asks what vehicle they are for, dont bother telling them since the parts are listed as being for this vehicle, just tell them to search for the part number to see if they are in stock...

I then had Rando who does a lot of work here locally (has installed parts on 66+ different Scions) install the shocks/struts/springs for me (I dont have time). He was great to meet and his xB is pretty damn cool see his website Randode's xB Site and tell me this isnt one of the coolest Xb out there!! Anyways he had me back on the road in an hour...

 

thanks for the info

 

how's the handling? better? same?

 

better, not a huge difference but it is def better...