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Suspension mod with no body drop?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by bobdavisnpf, May 20, 2007.

  1. bobdavisnpf

    bobdavisnpf Member

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    I want to stiffen up my handling, but I don't want to drop the body at all (need the clearance for driveway bump etc). Is there a way to add a suspnsion kit without dropping the body? Or better yet, a way to leave it "up" most of the time, and "drop" it for long trips and special occasions?

    My current wish list:
    Continental ContiPro Contact SSR 205/45-17 runflat ($171x4)
    Kazera KZ-V wheels 17x7 17lb ($129x4)
    TRD Sportivo Supsension Kit ($990)
    TOM'S Lower Body Brace (rear) ($525)
    TOM'S Upper Stablizer (strut) ($290)
    BT Tech stiffening plate ($165)

    Cheers,
    Bob
     
    #1 bobdavisnpf, May 20, 2007
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, I don't think the Touring suspension has any drop.
     
    #2 Presto, May 20, 2007
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    Man Bob, that's quite a cash outlay, but an impressive and apparently well thought out set of mods....

    I could tell a good bit of difference with only the BT plate. IT didi what I needed done, so I don't plan to add anything else, but best of luck, looks like quite a project. :lol: :lol:
     
    #3 Rangerdavid, May 20, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bobdavisnpf @ May 20 2007, 12:40 PM) [snapback]446233[/snapback]</div>
    I don't know that the wheels and tires will stiffen up the handling per se. The TRD suspension kit will stiffen up the handling, but will also drop the car ~1 inch (which you indicated you did not want to occur). So you are left with the TOM'S and BT Tech parts. You may have a conflict between the BT Tech plate and TOM'S Lower Body Brace (rear), since they likely use the same mounting points.

    I am going to be installing the TOM'S Upper and Lower front suspension braces in the next week or so. If you are not in a huge hurry, I will report back with my experience after the TOM'S parts are on the car.
     
    #4 apriusfan, May 21, 2007
  5. bobdavisnpf

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(apriusfan @ May 21 2007, 09:43 AM) [snapback]446716[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks all for the comments. I'll look forward to reading about your experience, apri.

    Guess I'll start for now with the BT plate and the wheels.
     
    #5 bobdavisnpf, May 25, 2007
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    What is the goal? Stiffening the chassis and stiffening the suspension are two very different things...
     
    #6 tnthub, May 25, 2007
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