TRD or H&R Springs for 08 SE - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jbergb5 · 01-31-2008, 10:26 AM

First post here..been lurking for awhile.

Trying to make a decision about drop springs and need some feedback. Should I get TRD springs for my 08 SE or wait until H&R comes out with theirs?
After reviewing a lot of threads here, there seem to be some mixed feelings about TRD springs and the stance they provide. I'm on 18" wheels w/225/45 Toyo Proxies4.
Talked with H&R..they indicated 3 to months. In development now. I have had great luck in the past with H&R. I know that TRDs are re-branded Eibachs.
Any help would be appreciated...Thanks

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 01-31-2008, 10:35 AM

go TRD/Eibach. Or coilovers!!

moky-tron · 01-31-2008, 11:00 AM

h&r springs have already been out for quite sometime.
a user here called Princess Peach has em on his ride.
they provide a better drop than TRD.

jbergb5 · 01-31-2008, 11:06 AM

Moky...I think the only H&R's available for 07/08 are for 4cyl cars. I talked with a Tech rep @ H&R, he indicated V6 springs were still in Development. With no real ETA on release.
I found part numbers on AllSprings.com, but preorder only...http://store.nexternal.com/shared/St...unt2=938560128

I guess I really need some feedback from those who have TRDs on the Gen6 V6 cars.

Thanks again

pedrojqc · 01-31-2008, 11:55 AM

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go TRD/Eibach. Or coilovers!!

Well I know at least 5 people that have lowered their Camry's and 3 of them got TRD and the other 2 Eibach.

If I were you I'll buy TRD's. The TRD's Won't void your warranty and you get a nice drop. Also they are not that expensive.

Epsilon · 01-31-2008, 01:40 PM

If you want alittle better ride quality, go for the TRD's since the H&R springs are prolly stiffer.

moky-tron · 01-31-2008, 03:13 PM

that's kind of weird since i spoke with a distributor here of H&R and he said he had the v6 springs in stock too, and they have been on H&R's site since sometime last year.
but yes, like others have said, you get a bit of a better ride quality with the TRD and it wont void your warranty, but it is not an even drop like the H&R

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 01-31-2008, 04:34 PM

H&R is a bit more even than the TRD actually. I have em, and its nice. The ride quailty is excellent.

FlopShot · 01-31-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessPeach

H&R is a bit more even than the TRD actually. I have em, and its nice. The ride quailty is excellent.

You need to update your sig with your new RK Sport body kit!

Netforcer · 01-31-2008, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PrincessPeach

H&R is a bit more even than the TRD actually. I have em, and its nice. The ride quailty is excellent.

It still looks like a 3 finger gap... is it cuz of the tire size?

With TRDs right now, i have 2 finger front... 1.5 rear

Epsilon · 01-31-2008, 07:18 PM

Go lower! You can do it!

moky-tron · 01-31-2008, 07:19 PM

^^^ yes i would say it's because of the tire size

***lammydi*** · 01-31-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Netforcer

It still looks like a 3 finger gap... is it cuz of the tire size?

With TRDs right now, i have 2 finger front... 1.5 rear

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Originally Posted by moky

^^^ yes i would say it's because of the tire size

Also, it's the way his car sit "uphill" infront of his house will make the front shown more gap.
If he back in to shown "downhill" it will shown a lesser gap in the front.

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 01-31-2008, 10:52 PM

I'm running stretched tires. While it looks nice, it makes my rims look small esp w/ the deep dish. But even that driveway, I have to angle it cuz i scratch the front