Lowered my box today... (56k... get a soda)
#1
Lowered my box today... (56k... get a soda)
Lowered my box today... with help from the tech articles here on SL.... installed some Tanabe DF210s on my xB. I'm running 18x7.5 inch wheels, 215/35 18's. +35 offset. No rubbage. Here's some pics...
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I'm happy with the ride so far.
Front fender before:
Rear fender before:
Whole side view before:
Front fender after:
Rear fender after:
Whole side after:
I'm happy with the ride so far.
#6
Originally Posted by Icecold_xb
friggin sweet man! i'm buying the same springs! I LOVE the drop so much! i have 215/35/18s as well. oh.......were the springs white or purple?
Thanks for the compliments...
#12
Hmmm. How would I describe the ride... in my opinion, it rides better than stock. It is firm, yet not harsh. Of course, in corners much better and the freeway cloverleafs are much more spirited... I am satisfied.
#15
Thanks man.
The tech section was very helpful. Although I could have done it without ever reading the tech article, it's nice to gather other peoples' input and go with their tips.
The tech section was very helpful. Although I could have done it without ever reading the tech article, it's nice to gather other peoples' input and go with their tips.
#16
Self install...
I installed these Tanabe's myself! the front installs are a pain in my butt!!! The rear didn't even take 15 minutes for both! Make sure you get some Camber Bolts or a Camber kit. I got some Camber bolts, the guy at the alignement shop said he'd adjust the bolts for only $5 extra besides a $60 alignment. Oh and make sure you find an alignment place with an alignment trench not a lift. I went to three different places and they said nope your too low, we'll scratch or crack your body. Dont let them try it.
P.S. you'll probably need two sets of spring compressors, or one set and an extra screw clamp. cause the compressors move around on you when torquing down.
Rock out with your box out!
P.S. you'll probably need two sets of spring compressors, or one set and an extra screw clamp. cause the compressors move around on you when torquing down.
Rock out with your box out!
#18
Camber kits
Originally Posted by Icecold_xb
where do i get camber bolts and a camber kit???? what is this voodoo you speak of???
Now if your sittling on stock rims and tires this wont affect you as much, but it does cause more where depending on the pressure in the tire. Please follow the link below, at the bottom of the page it will illistrate what the kits look like and where they go.
I wouldn't not pay more then $50 for a camber bolt kit, and NO you don't need two boxes, Each kits conaints two bolts in a box, one for each side of the car, to replace the top bolt only.
http://www.goldlineonline.com/camber_kits(10).htm
Happy Hunting!
#19
Well, you don't actually need the spring compressors. You DO need a friend or someone that can compress the spring when its on the strut. Thats about it. Look up the tech section for the spring install on the Xb. Its easy. I installed them with my gfriend and it took a total of 2 hours. Just make sure you have all the proper wrenches and sockets.
#20
Originally Posted by rxheaven1
Well, you don't actually need the spring compressors. You DO need a friend or someone that can compress the spring when its on the strut. Thats about it. Look up the tech section for the spring install on the Xb. Its easy. I installed them with my gfriend and it took a total of 2 hours. Just make sure you have all the proper wrenches and sockets.