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Old 01-16-2006 | 12:20 AM
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I am looking to drop the Xb 2", i want to know what is the best handling and riding springs, or springs and shock combo, let me know. People who have pics of their rides let me see them, i want to see if it is worth buying.
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Old 01-16-2006 | 01:20 AM
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tanabe df210's or tein s-techs seems to be the most popular
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If you haven't upgraded the shocks, plan to. You can run about 25K to 30K with the Tanabe DF210 or the Tein S-Tech springs on the stock shocks. Not only will the looks improve with the drop, but also the ride is better. I haven't ordered them yet, but will be going with Tanabe myself and have done quite a bit of research on both. Both products are good quality with very minimal sagging over time (from what I've seen and heard).
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thanks for the info
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Most of the people I know run Goldlines. 2" drop and very high quality. Plus they are generally cheaper than Tanabes or Teins.

I've got 15000 miles on my Goldlines and havent had a problem yet.
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Damn, forgot about the GoldLines.
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goldlines. i had them before and they were great.
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If you like the look of the Goldlines, but want a smooth ride check into the Progress Springs. I bought the springs and rear sway and absolutley love the ride. Nice and smooth, but corners like its on rails.
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i have rs*r springs myself. its a crazy low drop.

if you want a great ride, and a sweet drop do like cbsimonsez said, go with the progress springs. i've rode in his car and its a nice smooth ride, and great stance.

shoot a pm to Lip on here. he's from partshippers.
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Originally Posted by CBSIMONSEZ
If you like the look of the Goldlines, but want a smooth ride check into the Progress Springs. I bought the springs and rear sway and absolutley love the ride. Nice and smooth, but corners like its on rails.
i second that!! contact jeff @ www.partshippers.com

great customer service there



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probably another topic, and I don't mean to hijack, but what shocks are best for a 2" drop, specifically with the df210s? woudl the TRD shocks fit the bill?

also, I dont' really see this as hijacking TOO much, because the OP asked for the best SETUP to get 2", not just the best spring...

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For everyday driving .. use the stock struts and shocks till they wear out. Then replace them with a set of Monroe. TRD = lots of money for a so so product.
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how about the tociko? or the Koni's?
(shocks and struts that is)
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^^^ how many times did you comment on my ride last Sunday Big J? LOL

BTW .. with the Scion Twisties ( 15" ) i sit lower then my GF with her same wheels and GoldLine springs.
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Tenabe DF 210's work well for the money but..they ride similiar to stock..bit bouncy....the Monroe's will soften it up a bit....if you like stiffer ride Koni or Tokico..I like the Tokico product personally
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Chris, you got a model number for the monroe shocks??

i've looked on the monroe website, and i cant find anything in thier "e-catalog"
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You also might want to look into Coilovers... Reason being, I Tein S-Techs for a year before getting the struts. I spent $132 for the springs & $520 for Koni Yellow Adjustable Struts. Afterward, I realized for an extra $200 or so, I could get adjustable coilovers (Tein or Progress). Mine rides great, but only the rebound is adjustable... Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
Chris, you got a model number for the monroe shocks??

i've looked on the monroe website, and i cant find anything in thier "e-catalog"
Honestly Jim .. i dont. I just found here on this site that they are finally availible for the box. I would guess that what ever local shop ( PepBoys AutoZone etc ) that carries them should be able to help you out.

Why you looking into replacing them already?
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http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...sa-Trac+-+Rear

hope this helps ya.
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H&R CUP SUSPENSION i bought them and its 2" front 1.8" rear little over 600 bucks for everything shocks struts springs.


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