Any rear shocks out there interchangeable with Yaris?

[DeathBeard]

Hey all,
I have a set of 150 mm rear springs and don't want to resort to zip ties etc, anyone know of a shorter length rear shock that will work with the yaris? I.E- 07-08 Honda Fit? Older bmw's etc. Thanks in advance

[1.5]

e46 fits

you still messing with those dampers? the Yaris ones might be longer but mine handle 130mm springs just fine for 8-10 months thus far

[DeathBeard]

are the e46 ones shorter than the yaris?

[racerb]

Check with Micro Image about the Tokico HTS rear shocks, in most applications they are shorter than stock.
http://shop.microimageonline.com/Tokico-HTS-Reds-Adjustable-Shocks-HTS-116.htm

racerb :iono:

[cali yaris]

Buy the rear shocks out of any decent coilover kit and you can adjust the travel for shorter springs. Megan, for example.

[Billhenry]

As per my knowledge e46 are not shorter than the Yaris so better bring the vehicle to any car care center they will give you a better advice and will fix it immediately.

[Mittelklasse]

Will fitting E46 rear shocks offer any benefits?
i.e. better comfort, handling, etc.?
I can source them (OEM Sachs Super Touring) dirt cheap here.

And will there be any disadvantages when paired with front stock struts?

Thanks! :smile:

[DeathBeard]

Quick update, received the e46 rear shock from Megan it is identical to the yaris shock despite the fact Megan website says the e46 shock is 170mm in length and yaris is 250mm

[1.5]

LOL yea they probably mean the e46 is 170mm in length and the yaris damper can adjust from 170mm to 250mm lol

the e46 damper doesnt adjust like the Yaris? Return it to them

[seth_man]

ive been running function form type 2 e46 rear shocks for a while now, the higher rate valving is great if your going to go with stiffer springs than the megan shocks will allow you. right now im running 500lb springs in the rear and the car rotates awsome around the cones while never really losing grip like the standard megans even on the highest setting.

[DeathBeard]

Sethman: The issue is I have a 150 mm spring that I am trying to use, and even on the lowest setting the megan shock is too long and doesn't hold the spring in place when the suspension is unloaded. I am looking for a shorter shock that can hold the spring in place, are the function and form coilovers able to go lower than the megans?

[1.5]

why does that bother you so much? I run 130mm springs on the normal megan struts without any problem, nothing has ever popped out and the suspension works perfectly. The damper slows the descent and release of tension so slowly that you shouldnt ever have a damper fully extended and the spring sitting unweighted. Are you offroading or something?

[cali yaris]

doesn't hold the spring in place when the suspension is unloaded.

+1. This is an irrelevant concern.

If you can point to a real life Yaris spring falling out, I'll be very surprised.

[cali yaris]

like the standard megans even on the highest setting.

That's why Megan offers stiffer spring rates.

[DeathBeard]

With my swaybar going uo steep angle driveways I get 3 wheel motion which is what is prompting me to be concerned about the spring falling out. 1.5 are you using a rear swaybar?

[1.5]

Yes I am running the UR 19mm

The 3 wheel motion is actually what Garm and I are referring to as the reason NOT to worry. Your car only allows 3 wheels to touch the ground because the damper is doing its job and slowing the descent of the spring and valve so much that the wheel is partially off the ground, that same process is keeping the spring pretty much taught under the weight of the car, yes if your car remains suspended for some time then eventually the weight of the car may cause the damper to fully extend, but again, when would you be in the air for long periods of time unless jacking up the car or jumping ramps?

[cali yaris]

I guarantee you I'm using shorter, stiffer springs than any of you (10k rear) and I can't imagine one falling out. My car 3-wheels in autocross; no issues.

Nor can anyone give an example of one falling out (see post #13).

[1.5]

I guarantee you I'm using shorter, stiffer springs than any of you (10k rear) and I can't imagine one falling out. My car 3-wheels in autocross; no issues.

Nor can anyone give an example of one falling out (see post #13).

Dang shorter than 130??? Crazy. I want some ~150-180mm 10k for my fronts

[cali yaris]

^ ok maybe not. :tongue: :bow:

[xnamerxx]

Springs haven't fallen out yet.

I only worry when the rear goes over bumps like speed bumps and such otherwise the spring is unlikely to fall out. I run 6" springs with little to no issues.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/964937_497381920332756_817454975_o.jpg

[1.5]

^ ok maybe not. :tongue: :bow:

lol

[atxsteve1]

My springs are short in the back. If I go up a steep driveway my spring will fall out on either side. So I just don't go up steep driveways anymore.

[cali yaris]

^ How does that happen?

[Jason@SportsCar]

Any unsecured rear spring could fall out under the right conditions. I saw it happen at the Solo Nationals to a 4th gen F-Body in ESP trim - he came in to a hard right hand corner and as the right rear got light the spring came out, dropping the fender on his tire :frown: ending his run - they were able to pop it back in and run again.

Some zip ties or hose clamps at the top of the spring should keep it from falling over.

[cali yaris]

zip ties, yes!

[1.5]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/Mistabigstuff19/IMG_20121211_135457_zpsc58d8738.jpg

[mr_miles]

(We like zip ties)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/vash_the_stamepede/20121120_141922.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/vash_the_stamepede/media/20121120_141922.jpg.html)

[cali yaris]

I guess I have to take back what I said about the rear springs NEVER falling out, though with the zip ties it's practically impossible. :respekt:

[xnamerxx]

Use Ty-Wraps not zip ties. Zip ties are rated for almost no weight whereas Ty-Wraps can handle 10-50 lbs.