LXOGOOD

Drew, I never had the TRD on my car.... However, when i was at Carson Toyota, I was able to exam both the TRD and TOMS side by side. The TOMS was much thicker and heavier. I was shcoked how different the two were. I did like the fact that the TOMS has the front links to go with the brace. If I had a stiff coilover setup, I would have picked the TRD.. But since I have the TEIN CS, my suspension is still a little soft so I wanted the most bang for the buck!

I would imagine the difference is slight between the two, but having the front links for added support was worth the extra money. Plus, I'm in the process of getting the TOMS rear links to match... Overall, either one is worth it. Cars feels very solid now.

D2-AUTOSPORT

After a month or so, you can do a full writeup and give feedback on the CS/Toms combo. Since you chose CS, I assume you dont want a buckboard ride, just a nice riding good handler!! if thats what ya got, lets us know!!

Aristor

I want to know the same too cos' I was gonna get the TRD one. Is there one for the rear too from Tom's?

brendanlim

Yes, Tom's has a rear but TRD does not.

DrewGS4

Thanks LXogod for the feedback.

I currently have the TRD LCB, with a full toms supspension including the rear links. I am running with Tein Flex. I am extremely happy with the current setup. I think the benefit I might get with TOM LCB would be slight if not maybe to stiff.
My chassis would have a negative flex and will probably crack somewhere if I push the car to the limits because there would be nowhere for the car to flex.

The ride is already a bit stiff. Would hate for my passenger to fly out the sunroof when going over a bump.

LXOGOOD

LMAO.... I could hear it now. "Honey, why do you have a Six Point seatbelt harness attached to my seat?"

Aristor

whatz the weight on the Tom's LCB, cos' it looks alot heavier then the TRD one.

brendanlim

Hey LXO ... Mind if I ask how you ended up paying for the TOMS Front LCB?

LXOGOOD

Aristor: I don't have exact #'s on the weight of the Toms LCB. However, I did hold the TRD brace in one hand and the Toms in th other... it has to be at least 2x heavier than the TRD. Steve Ganz might know the answer to this...

Brendanlim: sent you a PM bro..

3dog

iTrader: (1)

i've got all the toms braces and am extremely happy with them. the gs rear end is really loose and these braces tighten it up so the car can handle curves at higher speeds without the tail skipping or wobbleing around. get it, you need it and deep down you know you want it. ivan

HKGS300

I once bought a Tom's front LCB for one of my overseas friends and recall something like 6 kg for the LCB plus the carton packing.

So, I expect that the weight is about 5 - 5.5 kg.

Wald GS

iTrader: (1)

Damn Ken, always adding things to make your car even better than it already is.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

But he added this last year Bryan and has added much more since.