My car after TRD Springs and Sway Bar - Toyota Yaris Forums

GrimlockGT · 03-23-2010, 03:05 PM

Here are a few pictures of my car after I put on the TRD Springs and Sway Bar. I did the install by myself and the hardest part was the top nuts to remove the front spring assembly. I managed to do it without removing the cowl and wipers. I'm going to get a wheel alignment in a week or so, just to be safe.

2009 Blizzard Pearl 3Door Liftback

DARK AGE 53 · 03-23-2010, 03:49 PM

Car looks great

, what was your total drop?

Later,
Al

ricktoyota73 · 03-23-2010, 04:24 PM

I just did the same thing and I'm diggin' it! I didn't measure but I think 1"-1.5" drop...looks like more than 1", but maybe not quite 1.5".

GrimlockGT · 03-23-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

Car looks great

, what was your total drop?

Later,
Al

Like RickToyota said, it was just over a 1" drop. I did before an after measurements for the front. I already had the rear springs off when I thought about measuring the rear.

detroiter · 03-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Don't forget that it's going to drop more once the springs settle in. Expect another .5" or so.

ricktoyota73 · 03-24-2010, 07:14 PM

I think mine are settled now...it looks even better, so look forward to that ;)

DARK AGE 53 · 03-24-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ricktoyota73

I think mine are settled now...it looks even better, so look forward to that ;)

Any rubbing, if there's a Michigan meet I hope to see your car....also, do you have a stock or aftermarket exhaust system?

ricktoyota73 · 03-24-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

Any rubbing, if there's a Michigan meet I hope to see your car....also, do you have a stock or aftermarket exhaust system?

No rubbing even with 17" wheels, but have been solo in the car so far. That might change with passengers/gear, etc. I have a Megan Racing muffler and I think the pipe and axle beam make contact sometimes. I'm going to try some shorter rubber exhaust hangers to see if it solves the problem. Other than that, I'm good!

Billiam · 03-25-2010, 05:06 PM

How's the ride quality with the TRD springs?

XYaris · 03-25-2010, 05:19 PM

I have the same springs and sway bar along with 17's. Ive never rubbed. Also, look forward to an additional 1/2" drop as they settle.

Ride quality is def. firmer but I believe the springs are progressive, so that helps a bit. The 17's kill the ride much more than the springs.

GrimlockGT · 03-25-2010, 05:54 PM

Yeah, I have 17" x 7" rims with +42 offset, 205 40 17 tires and there is no rubbing. The car definitely handles better, but ride is a bit rougher. I like it, but my wife noticed a difference right away. The car bounces a bit, but that is due to the stock struts and shocks. Maybe next year I'll replace them.

DARK AGE 53 · 03-25-2010, 08:13 PM

GrimlockGT, what kind of front mud guards do you have on your car?

GrimlockGT · 03-25-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

GrimlockGT, what kind of front mud guards do you have on your car?

Factory Toyota ones. My car is the Base CE which only has the ones in front. The next model up comes with front and back.
My car is a Canadian model so there might be some differences. (like Blizzard Pearl paint

)

DARK AGE 53 · 03-25-2010, 10:30 PM

I have factory Toyota guards but they don't look like yours, looks like the Canadian guards are different. Thanks

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03-23-2010, 03:49 PM	#2
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	Car looks great , what was your total drop? Later, Al

03-23-2010, 04:24 PM	#3
ricktoyota73 Drives: 2014 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 33	I just did the same thing and I'm diggin' it! I didn't measure but I think 1"-1.5" drop...looks like more than 1", but maybe not quite 1.5".

03-23-2010, 06:30 PM	#5
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Don't forget that it's going to drop more once the springs settle in. Expect another .5" or so.

03-24-2010, 07:14 PM	#6
ricktoyota73 Drives: 2014 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 33	I think mine are settled now...it looks even better, so look forward to that ;)

03-25-2010, 05:06 PM	#9
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 557	How's the ride quality with the TRD springs?

03-25-2010, 05:19 PM	#10
XYaris Drives: '09 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 152	I have the same springs and sway bar along with 17's. Ive never rubbed. Also, look forward to an additional 1/2" drop as they settle. Ride quality is def. firmer but I believe the springs are progressive, so that helps a bit. The 17's kill the ride much more than the springs.

03-25-2010, 05:54 PM	#11
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	Yeah, I have 17" x 7" rims with +42 offset, 205 40 17 tires and there is no rubbing. The car definitely handles better, but ride is a bit rougher. I like it, but my wife noticed a difference right away. The car bounces a bit, but that is due to the stock struts and shocks. Maybe next year I'll replace them.

03-25-2010, 08:13 PM	#12
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	GrimlockGT, what kind of front mud guards do you have on your car?

03-25-2010, 10:30 PM	#14
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	I have factory Toyota guards but they don't look like yours, looks like the Canadian guards are different. Thanks