Got my NF210 lowering springs - Toyota Yaris Forums

Shinare · 10-12-2011, 01:37 PM

Hey all,
I reciently purchased a set (havn't arrived yet) of NF210's and was wondering if this thread:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

Was still the end-all be-all installation instructions for them or if there was something better/easier out there?

Can't wait to install them. Only thing left on my short list is a rear sway bar!

Klink10 · 10-12-2011, 01:55 PM

Yea those were what I followed along with the service manual stickied on this site and the instructions provided. Don't forget correct tools and stands. Want to see pics when you are done and not ones of you crushed under the car.

Shinare · 10-14-2011, 02:50 PM

One question about the struts. In the instructions theres a hex/allen wrench in the bolt and then a wrench around the nut. Is it necessary to have this hex/allen wrench in there? I ask because I have an pnumatic impact wrench and was wondering if I can just use that on the nut to take it off without the hex/allen wrench in there. Why is that there?

thebarber · 10-14-2011, 03:14 PM

you shouldnt need the hex with an impact wrench...ive never needed it

depending on how many winters your yaris has seen, i would spray all bolts/nuts you intend to loosen with liquid wrench at least 24h before installation of the springs...

cali yaris · 10-14-2011, 04:13 PM

The hex works if you are using a 17mm offset wrench with it -- in other words, NOT using power tools, OR if you just don't want to remove and replace all the cowling.

Shinare · 10-14-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

... OR if you just don't want to remove and replace all the cowling.

Can the fronts be done without taking off all the windshield wiper stuff and cowling?

cali yaris · 10-14-2011, 04:34 PM

yeah that was kind of my point.

WeeYari · 10-14-2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinare

Can the fronts be done without taking off all the windshield wiper stuff and cowling?

IMO - taking off the cowling and going at the nuts with an impact is way easier than leaving the cowling in place and using offset and hex wrenches.

EDIT: when you do get the job done, please don't come back at us with a 'What is this gap?' thread

Shinare · 10-15-2011, 06:54 PM

LOL I remember that thread, I even went outside and took a pic of my yaris to help show its normal. hehe

BTW: My springs came in!! woot! My daughter is back from school this weekend and I will be out of town next weekend. :( I'm going to be sitting on these for two weeks. *sigh*

Betrivent · 10-15-2011, 07:39 PM

It'll be all them ore sweet when you put it in! *snicker*

10-12-2011, 01:37 PM	#1
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	Got my NF210 lowering springs Hey all, I reciently purchased a set (havn't arrived yet) of NF210's and was wondering if this thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096 Was still the end-all be-all installation instructions for them or if there was something better/easier out there? Can't wait to install them. Only thing left on my short list is a rear sway bar! __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

10-14-2011, 02:50 PM	#3
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	One question about the struts. In the instructions theres a hex/allen wrench in the bolt and then a wrench around the nut. Is it necessary to have this hex/allen wrench in there? I ask because I have an pnumatic impact wrench and was wondering if I can just use that on the nut to take it off without the hex/allen wrench in there. Why is that there? __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

10-14-2011, 03:14 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	you shouldnt need the hex with an impact wrench...ive never needed it depending on how many winters your yaris has seen, i would spray all bolts/nuts you intend to loosen with liquid wrench at least 24h before installation of the springs... __________________

10-14-2011, 04:13 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	The hex works if you are using a 17mm offset wrench with it -- in other words, NOT using power tools, OR if you just don't want to remove and replace all the cowling. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-14-2011, 04:34 PM	#7
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	yeah that was kind of my point. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

10-12-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Yea those were what I followed along with the service manual stickied on this site and the instructions provided. Don't forget correct tools and stands. Want to see pics when you are done and not ones of you crushed under the car.

10-15-2011, 06:54 PM	#9
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	LOL I remember that thread, I even went outside and took a pic of my yaris to help show its normal. hehe BTW: My springs came in!! woot! My daughter is back from school this weekend and I will be out of town next weekend. :( I'm going to be sitting on these for two weeks. sigh __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

10-15-2011, 07:39 PM	#10
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	It'll be all them ore sweet when you put it in! snicker

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