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02-01-2017, 01:08 AM | #19 | |
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I don't think you'll bottom out unless you're going fast into a freeway dip or over a speed bump. |
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02-01-2017, 10:59 AM | #20 |
To reiterate, I and several others here are running the Tein S Tech springs (approx. 2" drop) with stock struts/shocks. No issues whatsoever. Quality of ride actually improved for me. Yes, the OEM springs may go sooner than they would at stock height, but there are fairly cheap replacement options available for when that happens.
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02-01-2017, 11:15 AM | #21 |
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shocks/struts
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02-01-2017, 07:57 PM | #22 | |
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Thanks! I'll probably just use the OEM stuff until/unless I run into an issue. But that still makes me want to ask: Are there "lowering" shocks/struts available? Ones that are designed for to be able to not wear out faster on a lowered car? There must be some out there that won't be affected at all by lowering the car. Or in some cases, shocks/struts off of a different vehicle or model are actually what is needed. For instance, on my '95 mustang, if I want to lower the car 2", I need to use shocks off of an '86-'93 mustang. They are somewhat shorter, and therefore their range of operation is suited to a lowered 1995 mustang. If you use those, you won't be bottoming out the shock, it will perform as though the entire setup came on the car from the factory. |
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02-02-2017, 11:59 AM | #23 | |
Yes, thank you for correcting.
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http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55770 Others can correct me because I'm far from an expert, but I don't think there are "lowering" shock/strut options specifically, but there are/were stiffer options that provide a sportier ride and reduce travel, making them better for performance/lowered setups. From my light reading about it here on the forum, the preferred choice was from Tokico (red and blue models), but apparently they're no longer made. Per the link I shared above, KYB seems to be a cheap, OEM compatible option that are +60k miles in and going strong for some folks. Furthermore, some claim the TRD's are actually re-branded KYB's. If you do some more research, or testing on your own car, please share your findings on the post I linked above. |
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02-02-2017, 11:46 PM | #24 | |
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There used to be a long thread here, that was just a lot of lowered sedans. Is that thread still around? Anyone got a link? I didn't see an actual gallery here. |
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02-03-2017, 07:13 AM | #25 | |
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Right there is the sticky portion of the photo gallery forum.
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02-06-2017, 06:12 PM | #26 | |
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I do know that KYB is/has been the OEM supplier of a great many manufacturers. They just paint them black instead of white with a red KYB logo. |
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02-07-2017, 10:32 PM | #28 |
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I can't remember if the TRD dampers I had were made by Tokico or KYB. I know both made them for TRD at the time I got mine.
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