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Trdvibe, that looks great with your stock 17" wheels. Keep up the great work on your Vibe.....

thanks. i owe it all to genvibe. you guys make me want to have a better vibe... sniff ....

how much lower is the drop w/ the hotchkis and the trd, i'm curious?

quote:how much lower is the drop w/ the hotchkis and the trd, i'm curious? I did a before and after measurements.Hotchkis drop.Front - 2" Back - 1.25"

not sure on TRD springs. I think the box said 1.5" on front and 1.25" rear. not positive tho. man, going back to dial up sucks. I think i'm gonna have to invest in dsl or cable modem. this really sucks. takes way too long to load!

A special thanks to rasermon and silverawd26 for helping me get these installed. The car looks awesome and handles even better! Thanks again (removed) and Rob! trdvibe, your Vibe looks great!

I've looked through the pos ts and i can't seem to find it: Rasermon, where did you get the hotchkis springs and how much did they set you back?

rasermon and I both got our springs when Hotchkis was overstocked and was offering our members a discount. They were $150 + shipping.

quote:I've looked through the posts and i can't seem to find it: Rasermon, where did you get the hotchkis springs and how much did they set you back?Just what Triton said, $150.Total with shipping was $175.

I have a question on the back. The back is higher then the front right?1 1/4 doesnt seem to much of a drop for the back. Would you mind sending some pictures Also hows the ride compared to stockHgutier2@stx.rr.com

It is actually more of a drop than that. The sprins settle some. I'll email you a couple of pics.

quote:I have a question on the back. The back is higher then the front right?1 1/4 doesnt seem to much of a drop for the back. Would you mind sending some pictures Also hows the ride compared to stockHgutier2@stx.rr.com I have before and after measurements (pics) that I can post of front and back. I will post after 5pm today.

Looks great! I've been pretty much convinced to buy the Hotchkis springs. Having gotten to use them for while, what do you think now? Compliant? Work as advertised? Anybody think Eibach is better? Also, just ordered TRD strut tower brace and sway bars to go with said springs. Talked to anyone with similar setup?

I have had Hotchkis springs on my vibe for about 4 mo. and are happy with them. They make the car handle great combined with their sway bars. The ride is firm but OK if the rode is not bad. On bad roads it does bounce a little. It is a compromise. I think that the TRD or the Eibach Pros would give you a better ride but not as good as handling. The drop is more than advertised. 2" in front and 1 1/2 in the rear.

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The 17" tires fill up the gap in the wheel wells.

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Front with stock spring.

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Front Hotchkis installed.

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Rear stock spring.

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Rear Hotchkis installed.

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