Scion xD Coilovers
From SCION-TECH : The Scion Resource : tC, xA, xB, xD
This is a growing list of aftermarket performance coilover shocks designed to improve handling and looks of the xD Scion. Whether you are looking to slam your Toyota Scion xD or just improve the handling characteristics, you will want to check out some coilovers. Generally more expensive than springs, coilovers do offer the added ability to adjust ride height and dampening. This page compares spring rates, designs, lowering range, and adjustability, all side by side in an easy to use layout. If you find some Scion tC coilovers that are not listed here, please let us know so we can update the page.
Prices range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand so be sure to know what you want out of your Scion xD coilovers before you make the plunge and end up with something you don't want or need.
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[edit] About Coilovers
A coilover is an automobile suspension device, short for "coil (spring) over strut". It consists of a shock absorber (British: damper) with a coil spring (British: helical spring) encircling it. The shock absorber and spring are preassembled as a unit prior to installation, and are replaced as a unit when the shock absorber has leaked. This provides for optimal damping without torsional loads. Some coilovers are adjustable for ride height and hardness as well using a simple threaded spring perch similar to a nut.
The coilover is a basic component of the MacPherson strut suspension system, which is distinguished from other arrangements by employing a particular design of anti-roll bar as a longitudinal constraint. This was the first widespread use of the coilover in automobile suspensions. But there are other designs; the word coilover should not be considered a synonym for the MacPherson strut arrangement.
Coilovers should not be confused with struts or independently mounted shock absorbers. Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coilover"
