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Old Aug 29, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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Switching from ss/sc springs to ss/tc

does anyone know if it will affect the ride height? wondering if i will need to get an alignment after i install them. currently my car has 53k on the sc springs. the tc springs im getting have 5k.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 03:44 AM
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I'm also looking into swapping SS/TC springs, and also struts and shocks

I believe the drop is very minimal (if any) so there shouldn't be noticeable differences in terms of ride height.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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well even if there is a quarter inch difference in ride height, I'll have to get an alignment. let me know how it turns out for you. I'm sure there are plenty of people doing this swap. please post your experiences with this swap!
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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well even if there is a quarter inch difference in ride height, I'll have to get an alignment. let me know how it turns out for you. I'm sure there are plenty of people doing this swap. please post your experiences with this swap!
The SS/TC is no lower than the SS/SC.

The difference is the LNF springs are stiffer.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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i have stock ss/tc springs with 5k miles on them im selling if anyone is interested!! PM me
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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The SS/TC is no lower than the SS/SC.

The difference is the LNF springs are stiffer.
sweet dude thanks. they should be coming in the mail soon. Ill probably put em on after this weekend. Good to know i'm not going to need an alignment. I'm still going to measure the ground clearance at 4 points on the vehicle to make sure that once the springs settle, that they will be at the same ride height.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SaberD
sweet dude thanks. they should be coming in the mail soon. Ill probably put em on after this weekend. Good to know i'm not going to need an alignment. I'm still going to measure the ground clearance at 4 points on the vehicle to make sure that once the springs settle, that they will be at the same ride height.
Good idea to still check.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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I switched from the ss/sc to ss/tc setup. Shocks, struts, and endlinks. Also did Pedders, and have aftermarket wheels and tires. I got an alignment, since I did have a slight pull to the right. I don't have the papers here, but only one thing had to be adjusted, which sounds like general pothole related stuff.

If you think you will be getting alignments regularly, go with Firestone. They have a Lifetime one, where you pay once, $90 I believe, and then it's free after that for as long as you own the car. Good at any stores, since you're in the database.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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T/C springs are about 3/4" lower in front and about 2/10" lower in the rear.

I'd still get an alignment just in case.

@Withnith: Firestone lifetime alignment rocks. Haven't had to pay since 2006. lol
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Pyros777
T/C springs are about 3/4" lower in front and about 2/10" lower in the rear.

I'd still get an alignment just in case.

@Withnith: Firestone lifetime alignment rocks. Haven't had to pay since 2006. lol
Are you sure??

Every TC I've ever parked next to with stock springs were just as high as me (wheel gap wise).
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Mileage may vary I suppose. I used to look way lower than every LNF I parked next to when I was on my stock LSJ springs. lol

There IS a difference though.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Mileage may vary I suppose. I used to look way lower than every LNF I parked next to when I was on my stock LSJ springs. lol

There IS a difference though.
Thanks for the info man!
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 08:37 PM
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factory says 10mm trim height lower, ss/sc to ss/tc.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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^ Listen to this man.
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