Problem on TRD lowering spring

http://members.cardomain.com/benji668 · by **Benji668** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 4:46 pm

Anyone who has TRD lowering spring have this kind of problem (rust)? And should I replace with a new set? And what other brand can you guys recommend? Thanks.

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And for those who have Tokico Blue HP struts. A little curious of where they made from. Thanks

by **indiglosolara** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 5:06 pm

the rusting has been a common problem with the trd springs. if you choose to get new springs i would go with eibachs or teins..

i have the teins and the ride quality is really nice..

kenny

http://members.cardomain.com/benji668 · by **Benji668** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 5:22 pm

Hi Kenny, I'm worry the same thing it might happen from other brand too.

by **FLASH** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 8:54 pm

Does the rust hurt anything?

by **indiglosolara** » Fri Oct 10, 2003 10:46 pm

as far as i know.. the tein had a garrantee of sometype from rusting... they have a ruber surround the teins springs that prevent it from rusting also.. but i know that the trd and eibachs are the same material... so i dunno which would be better.. so far i haven't had any problems with the teins...

As for you question flash.. rust can cuase some harm.. the most rust it gets the weaker the spring can get which means you have a slight chance of them breaking.. which is very uncommon.. but like i said.. it can.. i didn't it did....

Ill try to do more research on this and let you guys know..

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 1:07 am

I dont think those rust will effect the structure. I never hear there is a car has broken spring due to rust, and i think it is normal trend for suspension parts....since it is in the harsh condition all the time. but of course, if it is so rust like the titanic...then it is another story

http://members.cardomain.com/benji668 · by **Benji668** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 7:17 am

iazuncupidi wrote:as far as i know.. the tein had a garrantee of sometype from rusting... they have a ruber surround the teins springs that prevent it from rusting also.. but i know that the trd and eibachs are the same material... so i dunno which would be better.. so far i haven't had any problems with the teins...

The Tein setup you have on your car. Is the rubber material cover the whole entire spring structure or is it cover a small section where it rubs only?

By the way, thanks for your respond Kenny.

by **indiglosolara** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 8:17 am

its on the whole springs.. you can not see a spot of metal.. also i felt the weight between the trd/eibach springs and teins and the teins felt a little light but i am not too sure on that one..

Kenny

http://members.cardomain.com/benji668 · by **Benji668** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 11:05 am

And do you remember where your Tokico Blue are made from? Or anyone who has that installed on their Solara?

by **indiglosolara** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 11:48 am

i didn't check on that when i installed the,.. i should tho.. i will be installing my TRD RSB soon so i will check at the time i do the install...

by **HKSV6SLE** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 5:08 pm

i hope the rust isnt an issue...cuz my trd springs are geting old....and i don't want to get new ones....

http://members.cardomain.com/benji668 · by **Benji668** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 5:44 pm

To HKSV6SLE:

How long you have your TRD spring? And do you see anything like mine when you jack up your car?

by **HKSV6SLE** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 8:34 pm

i've had my springs since 99...got them like a few months after the car first came out..and i haven't seen rust yet....

by **robsatx1** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:01 am

I see the tein springs. Anything else? How long does it take? I am a decent mechanic can I do it myself and then take it in for the alignment.

by **indiglosolara** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:37 am

Yes you can.. Its not hard just very time consuming.. If you look in the DIY section their is a DIY for spring and strut install.

Kenny

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