Help with sizes for wheels running TRD suspension.

[Captain Slow]

hey Cali, I don't see what you're saying about the TRD springs. I checked and the TRD springs are cheaper than anything else I can find save the Micro Image springs.

I did notice the Tanabe springs on your site though and since they're the same price as the TRD springs and produce even less of a drop I'll probably go with those. I'm not looking to go slammed, honestly I don't want to drop at all (not the best roads around here) but I also want the car to look better and any improvement in handling is always appreciated. if I lived in a place with wonderful roads I'd go super low and super stiff on suspension stuff, I love tight handling, but alas Louisiana roads are pretty poor.

So I'll probably be ordering some Tanabe's from you ;) Any suggestion of what shock/strut set to pair with those? keep in mind that I'm looking for the drop and the upgraded shocks for a mild performance increase without sacrificing too much ride quality. this is my DD after all.

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

... Any suggestion of what shock/strut set to pair with those? keep in mind that I'm looking for the drop and the upgraded shocks for a mild performance increase without sacrificing too much ride quality. this is my DD after all.

You could in theory keep your stock shocks.

Here's a quote from another thread (posts # 14 and 16) about using stock shocks with TRD springs which have about the same drop as the Tanabes that you are interested in:

Originally Posted by Joel Leong

... dealer claimed that his TRD lowering spring is "fully compatible" with the original shock absorber and will not damage it.

So, if you're going with Tanabes (Drop F/R: 1.0/1.1", link) that are almost identical to TRDs (1.2” in both front and rear, link), you could keep the stock shocks on, as it's still going to be on your DD.

Originally Posted by Captain Slow

... I did notice the Tanabe springs on your site though and since they're the same price as the TRD springs and produce even less of a drop I'll probably go with those. ... So I'll probably be ordering some Tanabe's from you ;)

Cheapest TRDs I can find are $189.00, but you have to pay shipping, but the Tanabes you're interested in are $199.95, with free shipping, so good choice!