 Installed New Springs and Struts - Minimal Drop |
 Dec 29, 2004 - 2:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '04 From So Calif Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Okay, finally installed some TRD springs and KYB struts today. Wasn't planning to do the struts but one was blown (after only 47K miles on the car) so had to change them out. Well....after installation, the car barely looked lower. At first glance in fact, looked exactly the same as before!
 I measured the drop and it ranges from 3/8" to 5/8". TRD claims that the drop should be 1" all the way around I believe. I've read on this forum that the springs will "settle" after awhile -- how much can I expect to gain by this "settling?" I suspect part of the problem is the KYBs. I put some on another car recently ('89 Cressida) and it actually raised the rears!So, maybe I should have gone with the Sportlines.... 
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Dec 29, 2004 - 7:22 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Interesting. My TRD's lowered my car 1.75" all around.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Dec 29, 2004 - 12:21 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Yes springs settle anywhere from .25'' to .75'' depending on good a spring they are. The struts also need to be broken in. Measure again in 2 weeks and see if theres any difference.
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