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TRD Springs installed - with 205/50/17 tires

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by F8L, Oct 21, 2012.

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  1. sfv41901

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    Did u ever get it done again after the suspension settled?
     
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    I guess the chinesium impact socket just couldn't handle 780 ft-lbs of torque for several seconds. :D
     
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    Talk about being MAN HANDLED (y)
     
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    I didn't know it needed to be checked. Got 1000 miles on it. How many miles or months sitting until it settles?

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    #44 WE0H, Oct 22, 2012
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    Anywhere between 500 & 1000 miles
     
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    That is like a week for me but months for Mike. Haha
     
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    Wonder if there is a 10 year 10k mile extended warranty available :D

    I'll research over the winter for a good alignment shop and bring her in next May. Funny thing the other day I got a card from my dealer saying it is time for the 5k mile service :confused: Maybe in 4 or 5 years it will have 5k miles.

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    F8L, looks great !
    Record time for doing the install at home ! I found that my ride is about the same with the Ebach as with the stock springs just have to be a little careful on hitting the front lip on steep entries.

    I wish that some one made aftermarket replacement struts to install with the springs instead of only having the OE available. I did find KYB replacements for the rear shocks are now available.

    Regarding the TRD and Eback being the same spring the measurements Ive seen are slightly different . The Ebach dont lower the rear as much as the TRD most of the cars ive seen with the TRD are level and with the Ebach springs they maintain a little bit of the stock "rake" but lower .
     
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    My biggest fear, Xaran, was the back end would lower too much. While it has less of a rake it still isn't completely level which is cool. If the nice person end started sagging we would have removed them immediately! :)
     
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    Suppose a pair of airbags could'a fixed that ;)

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    Here are some better pictures of the socket I broke while doing the springs. Oops.

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    Can't say I've seen that before
     
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    Lot'sa torque :mad:

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    That's an under statement
     
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    Here is my alignment report after the spring install.

    What do you think?
     

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    I suppose we could throw a 0.25 deg shim on the LR and that would help the tire wear slightly. But I probably would not worry too much about it.


    iPhone ?
     
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    Or fly around in reverse and nail a big pothole :D

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    Thanks! I'd rather not mess with shims if it won't make much of a difference. I like buying tires anyway. ;)
     
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    So in your estimation was an alignment critical or could someone install these springs and get away without having to have one done?
     
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    Looks good enough for a street car. If you were to run autocross or some time trials it would be best to make it perfect.

    Mike :)

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