[EddNog]

Originally posted by Greenfire@Nov 27 2005, 07:19 PM
Im wondering with all the settling, if I need an another alignment. Is another .3 inches of settling enough to change it?

I've been driving around this low for a while now and as I said, tires are wearing evenly, so I think it's okay.

I did a tire rotation other day and took a good look at the front and rear tires in the process so I know. We did this right after installing the rear brakes and bleeding all four lines. I checked the wear on fronts and rears (even on each end, but fronts way more worn than rear of course), did rotation, redid air pressure.

-Ed

 

[tcrease]

Do any of you guys got the Ground FX with TRD springs. Just curious how your ground clearance is. And what size rims you have (if you changed them). Thanks!

 

[EddNog]

Originally posted by tCrease@Nov 27 2005, 11:59 PM
Do any of you guys got the Ground FX with TRD springs. Just curious how your ground clearance is. And what size rims you have (if you changed them). Thanks!

Yeah, pal; I do. As I said elsewhere, my ground clearance has been fine enough for me to own the car and drive daily in New York City without excessive trouble; I just need to be a little bit more careful to watch out for steep ramps, but I've only so far scraped once. My wheels are stock size, but 10mm less offset with stock size tires.

-Ed

 

[1SiC-tC]

Dam!!! hope the drop isn't that bad my TRD shocks / springs are coming in next week and i have the lip kit. i also live in the city the potholes are rediclous i can't have my car scraping against the floor!!!

 

[Greenfire]

Originally posted by 1SiC-tC@Nov 28 2005, 09:54 PM
Dam!!! hope the drop isn't that bad my TRD shocks / springs are coming in next week and i have the lip kit. i also live in the city the potholes are rediclous i can't have my car scraping against the floor!!!

I don't think you will have any trouble. Yes its a little lower, but Ive never had any problems. You just have to watch the speed bumps and very steep ramps as Ed said above. Obviously a HUGE pothole would be an issue too.

 

[EddNog]

Originally posted by Greenfire+Nov 29 2005, 12:11 PM-->QUOTE (Greenfire @ Nov 29 2005, 12:11 PM)

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@Nov 28 2005, 09:54 PM
Dam!!!  hope the drop isn't that bad my TRD shocks / springs are coming in next week and i have the lip kit.  i also live in the city the potholes are rediclous i can't have my car scraping against the floor!!!

I don't think you will have any trouble. Yes its a little lower, but Ive never had any problems. You just have to watch the speed bumps and very steep ramps as Ed said above. Obviously a HUGE pothole would be an issue too. [/b]

Yep, just the same stuff you should be looking out for regardless of lowering or not--"this ain't no Jeep trail rated vee-hick-ull".

-Ed

 

[batman]

for those of you who has the TRD shocks and lowering springs, how is the ride comfort? does it ride like stock? thanks!

 

[iGod]

check your other thread where you asked the same question.

 

[JP'sTc]

ahhh, i want the lip kit but its just do damn much out of pocket. How much should the dealer be charging you for spring installation.

 

[iGod]

that depends on the dealer. about 5 hours labor at about 80 ish bucks an hour. or, if your dealer is different...

high 3's or low 4's is about right.

 

[Einstein]

The car sits low enough now that I can't get the jack under the support in the rear center. I had to drive up on some rocks (a 2x4 would work) so it would be just high enough for my floor jack to fit. I know they make really low floor jacks but this one kicks butt and I already own it. (craftsman 3ton)

 

[lo bux racer]

I bought a 2 x 12 and had it cut into three pieces to make jack ramps. 2 - 3 foot pieces and 2 - 1 1/2 pieces. Home Depot cut it free. Then I just drilled holes and put in some 2 1/2" long wood screws to hold a short piece on the long piece. Throw them down in front of the car (or in front of the back wheels) and getting the jack under the car is easy.

 

[Dmitry82]

Originally posted by EddNog+Nov 27 2005, 05:38 PM-->QUOTE (EddNog @ Nov 27 2005, 05:38 PM)

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@Nov 27 2005, 04:31 PM
Perhaps using the TRD shocks with the springs results in a lower drop??

I have stock shocks/struts with my TRD springs.

-Ed [/b]

What about your factory warranty is it good with this set?? I thought that dealer should void your warranty because with the lowering springs your struts will wear out sooner???

Can I instal it my self??

 

[EddNog]

Originally posted by Dmitry82+Dec 17 2005, 09:36 PM-->QUOTE (Dmitry82 @ Dec 17 2005, 09:36 PM)

Originally posted by [email protected] 27 2005, 05:38 PM
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@Nov 27 2005, 04:31 PM
Perhaps using the TRD shocks with the springs results in a lower drop??

I have stock shocks/struts with my TRD springs.

-Ed

What about your factory warranty is it good with this set?? I thought that dealer should void your warranty because with the lowering springs your struts will wear out sooner???

Can I instal it my self?? [/b]

Good luck; it's not impossible, but it can be terribly difficult without proper preparation and tooling, as well as help from a friend. Best to have your own garage to leave the car/job incomplete overnight in case you hit a hiccup.

-Ed

 

[Dmitry82]

^^^ what about the warranty Q?????

 

[phungy]

Originally posted by Dmitry82@Dec 18 2005, 12:53 AM
^^^ what about the warranty Q?????

Springs will not void your warranty.

 

[Dmitry82]

So if something happened to my struts they will replace them for free!!

 

[phungy]

Originally posted by Dmitry82@Dec 18 2005, 01:02 AM
So if something happened to my struts they will replace them for free!!

I don't know about that...

 

[lo bux racer]

I doubt it.

 

[EddNog]

Struts are a, "normal wear and tear," item; they wouldn't replace them for free under normal conditions anyway, the only difference is they'd run you longer before you had to pay for new ones.

-Ed