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C'mon & hit me! 2000 Toyota Celica GTS
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C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Jan 2003
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i'm getting the springs in a week and i have heard reports that the stocks last from 6 months to 2 years...  anyone have experice using stock shocks with lowering springs and the wear and tear?
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GOD 2002 Toyota Celica GT
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GOD
2002 Toyota Celica GT
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hey ct, the TRD drop is only 1 inch, with such a minimal drop your shocks might only lose about 6 months of life. i wouldn't woory too much about it. it also depends on how bad road conditions are. i sure that TRD had that in mind though, so i wouldn't worry bout it. 
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05 WRB 2005 Subaru WRX STi
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2005 Subaru WRX STi
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hey ct, the TRD drop is only 1 inch, with such a minimal drop your shocks might only lose about 6 months of life. i wouldn't woory too much about it. it also depends on how bad road conditions are. i sure that TRD had that in mind though, so i wouldn't worry bout it. well that and TRD had in mind buying the springs along with their struts for a complete set.
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Member 2002 Celica GT
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2002 Celica GT
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I bought mine 5 days ago! I get them installed monday. I am hoping the shocks last as well...
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C'mon & hit me! 2000 Toyota Celica GTS
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C'mon & hit me!
2000 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,137 |
hey ct, the TRD drop is only 1 inch, with such a minimal drop your shocks might only lose about 6 months of life. i wouldn't woory too much about it. it also depends on how bad road conditions are. i sure that TRD had that in mind though, so i wouldn't worry bout it. well i'll put them in...see what happens but now i'm kinda thinkin maybe i should save up (not be such a cheap ass) and get the shocks too...hmmm
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Akita
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Manchester UK
Joined: September 2004
Random: OK brain, you don't like me and I don't like you, but let's get through this and I can get back to killing you with beer..
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