|
08-27-2014, 02:18 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2
|
Yaris Off-Road
I have a 2007 Yaris that I have decided that I want to have some fun with. I am looking to make it an off road toy. Here is my problem, I can't find any kind of suspension lift kit. Does anyone know of a lift kit that would work on a Yaris? I want to go at least 2 inches.
|
08-27-2014, 03:08 PM | #2 |
ULTIMATE
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
|
I made my own for my snow plowing Yaris. I don't believe that you will find an off-the-shelf one. I recently ordered one for my AWD Mini Cooper Countryman that installs between the top of the shocks and struts and the mount for them. That may actually be an easier thing to self-fabricate than how I did it, which was pushing up the mounting points from the bottom.
__________________
|
08-27-2014, 05:53 PM | #3 |
Drives: 2011 Yaris RS 5 door 5 spd Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 449
|
There are kits, but good luck finding them in north america. The yaris is a very popular car for amateur rally in Europe and I remember when I was in Greece back in 2005 I was at a performance shop and they pulled up a catalogue for rally suspension, skids and other related parts for the yaris. Expensive but they exist, well they did back in 2005. BTW when I say yaris I mean echo hatch (as in Europe the echo was the Yaris at the time).
But I still see videos of guys running yaris' in rally both with full blown builds to mild entry level builds. I'm sure these parts are still out there for this car.
__________________
TRD sway bar, h&r coilovers, tanabe strut tower bar, konig feather, bfg sport comp 2, MI intake manifold, aem cai, dc header, trd catback, MI crank pulley, trd short shift kit, phillips hid kit, morimoto led fogs, parrot navi indash, alpine 6.5 speakers, alpine amp, alpine reverse camera, led interior lights, thule roof racks, netz badges... |
08-29-2014, 02:50 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 2
|
Thank you
|
08-30-2014, 02:21 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: May 2013
Location: St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 55
|
Disconnect front sway bar if you find yourseld flexing it out at all. Though I assume we are talking more rally offroad than truck offroad.
|
09-04-2014, 07:19 PM | #6 |
my research has led me to an interesting solution. The Susuki SX4 uses a spacer type deal, that is sandwiched between the upper strut mount and the rubber upper isolator. It also uses a type of shock extender to make up the 2" difference. I haven't gone this way due to my Tokico Reds, which have a thinner wall threaded area due to the adjustable "knob" in that area. - Because of this, I'm leaning toward Scott's solution.
For the rear, the addition of the firestone helper springs (air bags) seems to "add" some lift. Essentially, it doesn't allow the springs to compress as much. |
|
09-04-2014, 09:29 PM | #7 | |
ULTIMATE
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
|
Quote:
Coopercrap Lift.jpg
__________________
|
|
09-05-2014, 06:23 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: May 2013
Location: St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 55
|
Stiffening the suspensions is not the way to do it, Offroad you need compliant suspension ESPECIALLY with an open differential and 2wd like we have. Spacers are certainly an option, as for the shocks in the rear they aren't exactly complex. I'd be willing to bet if you poked around a junkyard you could find something longer from another application. Then you could either use the junkyard parts or buy new ones based on that application.
Making the car higher isn't even half the battle. Making it flex and comply to the terrain is equally (if not more) important, as soon as one of your driven wheels lose traction you aren't going anywhere at all. Don't forget to do something to protect the base pan at least. My two cents. |
09-05-2014, 10:55 PM | #9 | |
ULTIMATE
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
|
Quote:
A locking or limited slip diff would be a huge help with an off-road Yaris, as once I take the weight of the plow off the front, I do find that traction is significantly reduced.
__________________
|
|
09-06-2014, 12:48 AM | #10 |
Drives: 07' Yaris sedan Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Erie Pa.
Posts: 27
|
i bought super cheap coilover sleeves from ebay.... lost the picture but it was around 4 inches of lift
|
09-06-2014, 09:11 AM | #11 | |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: May 2013
Location: St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 55
|
Quote:
|
|
09-09-2014, 05:35 PM | #12 |
Regarding the rear, how much compliance can we really get from an axle beam setup like we have on the Yaris? The bushings where it mounts to the body do offer a small bit of flex, but enough to provide any decent articulation?
Personally, and just for now, I will be using the airbag helpers just for the expected added weight from all the gear I will be hauling around. The rear springs are rather soft, so the helpers will aid in that department. |
|
09-09-2014, 08:59 PM | #13 |
0-60 in slow
Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: so cal
Posts: 926
|
For non driven wheels is compliance needed or is wheel travel enough?
If the wheels were driven I could see you needing\wanting articulation but I'm not sure thats needed for the non driven wheels. I admit though I might be wrong about that. |
09-09-2014, 09:41 PM | #14 |
ULTIMATE
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
|
With the type of situation that Mitchell12 is talking about in post #12, the rear axle being so tied together would cause a front wheel to lift off the ground and spin with the open diff.
__________________
|
09-19-2014, 08:08 PM | #15 |
I've made a post!
Drives: 2008 Vitz Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Caribbean
Posts: 1
|
Hello to all
I am writing here as I did not find this topic in the forum. If I am wrong, please let me know and I will delete my post. I own a japanese 2007 4WD Toyota Vitz. It is a very good car, the fuel comsumption is about 32 Km per gallon in the city (High to med traffic). But I am writing here because I am asking you all to help me with the rear differential maintenance, as I have looked a lot on the internet and I have not fount clear information about it. I would like to know the right lubricant for it, the quantity tha must be used, the procedure if it is possible. If you can give me links about maintainance for the car I would really appreciate. Thanks in advance |
09-19-2014, 08:52 PM | #16 |
Drives: 2007 yaris HB Join Date: May 2013
Location: St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 55
|
Cant tell you the weight of oil but almost all diffs you just fill till it overflows from the fill hole.
__________________
|
04-11-2015, 06:26 PM | #17 |
Go for it..
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW | VitzBoy | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 7 | 09-20-2023 07:50 AM |
Yaris vs Celica | jesh462 | New YARIS Purchase Forum | 11 | 10-18-2012 11:49 PM |
One Less 2007 Blazing Blue Yaris on the road....(large res pics) | Shroomster | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 27 | 08-03-2012 09:40 PM |
Yaris feels bumpy on smooth road | salmonz | DIY / Maintenance / Service | 23 | 08-08-2010 11:25 AM |
Yaris road trip | ryota | General Yaris / Vitz Discussion | 12 | 05-04-2010 02:53 PM |