TRD Springs And Sway Bar

[ricktoyota73]

I put the TRD lowering springs on my 08 Yaris last week. I thought the ride felt better than the factory springs and handling is a bit better. Two days later, I added the TRD rear sway bar. This little car handles nicely now! I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.

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[jekqmb]

Looks good man and thats a nice setup, feels good in the twisties!

[MUSKOKA800]

Now add the Sportivo dampers and hang on.

[ricktoyota73]

Thanks! Not going to replace struts/shocks until they need to be replaced, though. This was fun to do on the "cheap".

[GrimlockGT]

Looks great! I like the wheels.

I only replaced the springs on mine as well and will wait till new struts and shocks are needed before replacing them.

[tk-421]

Looks great! :thumbsup:

Please take the time to add your recommendations to this thread:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9846

Thanks!

[cali yaris]

I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.

Me too! -- but not that brand. :wink:

[centrysis]

which brand then.i was thinking about the sway bar

[DARK AGE 53]

Very nice :thumbsup:, any rubbing with your set-up?

Later,
Al

[ricktoyota73]

Me too! -- but not that brand. :wink:

I work at a Toyota dealership, so the price was right ;)

[ricktoyota73]

Very nice :thumbsup:, any rubbing with your set-up?

Later,
Al

I have a Megan Racing muffler on it and the rear axle beam hits the pipe sometimes. Shorter hangers should resolve that. I have 17" wheels and no rubbing.

[djgoodonya]

Wow Rick, I'm a fan! I like the "simple" mods. I'm a daily highway driver and I was looking to make similar adjustments. Good job!

[Vang]

those are at the top of my list of to do.. i just ordered the same rims as you as well! konig feathers 16" with nitto neogens 205/45/16. what are yours? also how much was it to install the springs and sway bar or did you do it yourself?

[ricktoyota73]

17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires.
I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive!

[Kimmy]

Very nice!

[Vang]

17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires.
I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive!

alright thanks.
also any rubbing with your setup?

[AND189]

i agree top parts for a top toy

[beZzZ]

I am thinking of whether to get the NF210 or the TRD, now see your thread....looks so nice......

Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road?

[yarrr]

Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road?

yup

[Billiam]

...Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road?
Ride quality is subjective. But I have the TRDs and I think the ride is just fine. I bit more firm than stock...but nothing harsh. I am rolling on 15s though and I'm sure that helps my overall ride.

[ctrj]

Take a look at Progress springs. $150 from Micro Image.

[yarrr]

Ride quality is subjective. But I have the TRDs and I think the ride is just fine. I bit more firm than stock...but nothing harsh. I am rolling on 15s though and I'm sure that helps my overall ride.

Have you driven on "really bumpy" roads, like was asked? Because if that's not harsh, I don't know what is. It feels fine 99% of the time, but on uneven roads, it sucks.

[Billiam]

Have you driven on "really bumpy" roads, like was asked?.....
Oh yes...I have a few bumpy roads I drive on. But that's why I said ride quality is subjective. What's bad to one person may not be that bad to someone else. That was my only point. :wink:

[Mz3oh5]

Thanx for advice! I plan on doing both mods near December. Im going to use tein lowering springs instead.