What shocks for DF210's

gr8scape · 10-14-2008, 06:51 AM

My Df210's are on order for my '09 and was wondering if I should change the shocks at the same time or are the stock shocks going to be ok? If you think I should change shocks, what do you suggest?

seppuku27 · 10-14-2008, 03:01 PM

You should change them at the same time but there are only the TRD shocks out that I have seen which are way over priced. I am personally waiting for KONI or someone to come out with shocks before changing out my TRD springs for something lower.

gr8scape · 10-14-2008, 03:20 PM

I keep reading about Monroe 5870's for the rear but haven't read much about the front. Also, how long after I do the springs and shocks should I get an alignment?

seppuku27 · 10-14-2008, 03:24 PM

I waited about a week to do mine. TRDs are the only ones out for the front that I have seen.

gr8scape · 10-14-2008, 04:51 PM

I am also thinking of using these rims as they are the same design that are on my bike. Will be using the 16" rims.

lilsiamboy · 10-14-2008, 07:39 PM

do you HAVE to change the shocks if i'm gonna put in the DF's??

WhiteNoise · 10-14-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lilsiamboy

do you HAVE to change the shocks if i'm gonna put in the DF's??

No it is not necessary for the dfs.

seppuku27 · 10-15-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteNoise

No it is not necessary for the dfs.

If you look on Scionlife there have been a few people that shocks have blown on them after 10k miles so I would change them both right now to save a headache down the road.

WhiteNoise · 10-16-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by seppuku27

If you look on Scionlife there have been a few people that shocks have blown on them after 10k miles so I would change them both right now to save a headache down the road.

Well hopefully there will be some better options when that time comes : )
Also link me to some of those posts I would like to read them and I could not find them searching for them, Thanks,

gr8scape · 10-16-2008, 07:30 AM

Anybody have item numbers and manufacturers for both the front and rear shocks?

seppuku27 · 10-16-2008, 09:51 AM

ScionLife View topic - Its OFFICIAL; I got OWNED

Theres a few more threads but I'll have to find them later.

WhiteNoise · 10-16-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by seppuku27

ScionLife View topic - Its OFFICIAL; I got OWNED

Theres a few more threads but I'll have to find them later.

Thanks for the link. Let me know if you come across a thread on blown shocks for a Gen 2.

seppuku27 · 10-16-2008, 02:46 PM

Look at the forum it is in. "2nd gen Suspension & Handling" And in another thread the OP talks about having an 08 xb.

kdmeismann · 10-19-2008, 02:40 PM

Interesting, never heard of anyone with blown shock until I came across this thread. I'm actually waiting for the Tein springs. I know the stock shock won't last long with this aggressive of a drop, but I was going to blow em' and buy better ones. Hope someone comes out with a better shock soon.