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Phobic
01-29-2010, 12:39 PM
has anyone installed coilovers on their xB themselves? Is there anything I should be aware of or watch out for? Any DIYs available?
Im hoping to do this next weekend and dont wanna go in blind.
DeadCannon
01-29-2010, 02:02 PM
Coilovers! :dance:
Phobic
01-29-2010, 02:44 PM
haha, I was hoping you'd have some help for me, but encouragement and excitment is just as good I guess.
DeadCannon
01-29-2010, 03:12 PM
I haven't even ordered mine yet. I know a couple people here have installed coilovers, but as far as tips and tricks I don't know much. Have you checked ClubxB?
toolz
01-29-2010, 07:33 PM
From what I understand it should be easier than a spring install because you don't have to remove the springs from the front struts which is a total pain in the ass.
Phobic
01-29-2010, 09:23 PM
I haven't even ordered mine yet. I know a couple people here have installed coilovers, but as far as tips and tricks I don't know much. Have you checked ClubxB?

Yeah I was looking through some of their stuff, but couldnt find a DIY. My dad has a lift in his garage, and he's about 50 feet from a Expert Tire, they're a shop that specializes in stuff like that so I figure if I run into any troubles I'll just run over there.
Phobic
02-11-2010, 08:56 AM
I just got these in the mail yesterday. Everything looks 100% brand new and perfect, so we will see how the install goes.
METALCOFFIN
02-11-2010, 10:28 AM
Are you hauling heavy loads or something?
Phobic
02-11-2010, 10:29 AM
Are you hauling heavy loads or something?

not really, why?
METALCOFFIN
02-11-2010, 10:34 AM
I was thinking like the old skool overload springs when I saw coil overs. Now I see what your talking about. It be about the same amount of work as doing a spring install. Maybe a little easier on the front assuming the kit you got has new struts.
DeadCannon
02-11-2010, 10:37 AM
Bull shit.

:-P
Phobic
02-11-2010, 10:39 AM
I was thinking like the old skool overload springs when I saw coil overs. Now I see what your talking about. It be about the same amount of work as doing a spring install. Maybe a little easier on the front assuming the kit you got has new struts.

yeah it looks like the only thing I need to do is put the rear section together and then installing them.
METALCOFFIN
02-11-2010, 10:39 AM
Dang! That's an expensive setup...are you going to road race that thing? :mrb:
DeadCannon
02-11-2010, 10:41 AM
Make sure you have cash to go get an alignment when you are done. When one of the guys here did his coils, his alignment was so bad he had to hold the wheel side ways to go straight. I think Kelvin is on K-Sport too, but in a tC
DeadCannon
02-11-2010, 10:42 AM
Gotta get a tC guys...

http://sap082.channeladvisor.com/p-60-raceland-full-coilover-kit-for-scion-tc-2005-2009.aspx
Phobic
02-11-2010, 10:46 AM
Dang! That's an expensive setup...are you going to road race that thing? :mrb:

nah man, just looking good haha.
METALCOFFIN
02-11-2010, 10:47 AM
Here's a pdf link for install instructions

http://www.ksportusa.com/edocs/Coilover%20Instructions.pdf

Hardest part is going to be adjusting the suspension once it's installed. And keeping it clean and free from corrosion.
METALCOFFIN
02-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Gotta get a tC guys...

http://sap082.channeladvisor.com/p-60-raceland-full-coilover-kit-for-scion-tc-2005-2009.aspx

Those maybe cheaper but these look pretty sweet! Have more adjustment to them too.

http://www.octanemotorsports.com/product_info.php?products_id=48356&cPath=4012#googlebase
Phobic
02-11-2010, 11:04 AM
Here's a pdf link for install instructions

http://www.ksportusa.com/edocs/Coilover%20Instructions.pdf

Hardest part is going to be adjusting the suspension once it's installed. And keeping it clean and free from corrosion.


yeah I grabbed that off their site last week cause I was supposed to have these for friday, but USPS sucks.

thanks!
LAKAY
03-01-2010, 01:01 PM
:c8l:NEED, WANT, GOTTA HAVE PICTURES
Phobic
03-01-2010, 01:08 PM
:c8l:NEED, WANT, GOTTA HAVE PICTURES

The install wasnt bad, took me a 3 friends about 2 hours total, plus time to adjust. If you have a rear sway bar it makes it more difficult getting the rear shock in and out, just having 1 more hole to line up sucks. I recommend these to anyone who wants a stiff ride and the freedom of high adjustment.
DeadCannon
03-01-2010, 01:13 PM
Does the rear sway do much in a torsion bar car?
Phobic
03-01-2010, 01:18 PM
yeah, it does a lot to help cut down on body roll and makes taking sharp turns much easier.
LAKAY
03-29-2010, 03:10 PM
Pictures......
DeadCannon
03-30-2010, 11:46 AM
Matts not here right now, but if you leave a short message he will get back with you when he gets back from Costa Rica.
METALCOFFIN
03-30-2010, 06:56 PM
Does the rear sway do much in a torsion bar car?

What cars have torsion bars on the rear?