Tools to change front and rear suspension - Toyota Yaris Forums

yariseggvvti · 01-02-2013, 09:26 PM

Can someone list the size of tools in order change front and rear suspension. Also, take off stock shock attachments in to Tein.

Very appreciated your help and information!

Happy New Year!

yPod09 · 01-03-2013, 11:32 AM

Check out the DO IT YOURSELF section of the forum, TONS of helpful stuff.

Like the link below that has exactly what you are looking for:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

yariseggvvti · 01-04-2013, 01:45 AM

YPod09, Thanks for the link! I am going to try install the Tein basic this weekend.

CrankyOldMan · 01-04-2013, 07:55 AM

If you are keeping the stock shocks, you MUST have the spring compressors to safely remove the spring retaining plates. You should also have access to a decent quality impact wrench, an 18" or longer breaker bar, and all of the tools listed in the guide/service manual.

Also, a decent set of jackstands is the bare minimum you need to safely lift the vehicle. Do NOT use just the emergency jack! If you have access to a vehicle lift, that's the best tool to use.

TOLMACH · 01-05-2013, 12:56 AM

I was just using my wrocket without any breaker bars.. The really tricky tool appeared to be the deep offset wrench.. simply because I did not have one.. had to go the tool shop.

all tools can be seen here http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTR11-52070inst.pdf

yariseggvvti · 01-05-2013, 03:36 AM

Thanks all for the advice! I am plan buy all the hardware and not bother to take any parts from the stock suspension. I believe this way will make my life easier. I notice it will be cost a bit but I am going to do it myself. Looking forward pushing hard in the corner.

CrankyOldMan · 01-05-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yariseggvvti

I am plan buy all the hardware and not bother to take any parts from the stock suspension. I believe this way will make my life easier. I notice it will be cost a bit but I am going to do it myself.

This is what I did with my front springs/shocks when I put on Tokico blues and Tien S-techs, so now it's just a modular swap. You will need to use a press to install the bearings on the retainer plate, but everything else is just hand tools.

yariseggvvti · 01-05-2013, 04:29 PM

Crankyoldman, in order to press the bearing on the retainer plate. What kind the tool I have to prepare. Its okay rent it from AutoZone.

I am try to get all the information and get it done in the weekend. Yaris is my daily driven vehicle.

CrankyOldMan · 01-05-2013, 06:57 PM

To press the bearing correctly, you need an arbor or hydraulic press. I have access to a few different sizes at work and at school, so I didn't need to buy one. I don't see them available from AutoZone for rental, but you can probably go to a mechanic and ask them to do it for you. It only takes a few seconds, so they may even do it for free.

yariseggvvti · 01-07-2013, 01:09 AM

I am going to get everything done first before making a move. I dont wanna end up missing of hold up something. Thanks for the advice!

01-02-2013, 09:26 PM	#1
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	Tools to change front and rear suspension Can someone list the size of tools in order change front and rear suspension. Also, take off stock shock attachments in to Tein. Very appreciated your help and information! Happy New Year!

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01-03-2013, 11:32 AM	#2
yPod09 All black everything. View User's Garage Drives: '09 5dr All black. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 119	Check out the DO IT YOURSELF section of the forum, TONS of helpful stuff. Like the link below that has exactly what you are looking for: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

01-04-2013, 01:45 AM	#3
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	YPod09, Thanks for the link! I am going to try install the Tein basic this weekend.

01-04-2013, 07:55 AM	#4
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	If you are keeping the stock shocks, you MUST have the spring compressors to safely remove the spring retaining plates. You should also have access to a decent quality impact wrench, an 18" or longer breaker bar, and all of the tools listed in the guide/service manual. Also, a decent set of jackstands is the bare minimum you need to safely lift the vehicle. Do NOT use just the emergency jack! If you have access to a vehicle lift, that's the best tool to use.

01-05-2013, 12:56 AM	#5
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	I was just using my wrocket without any breaker bars.. The really tricky tool appeared to be the deep offset wrench.. simply because I did not have one.. had to go the tool shop. all tools can be seen here http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTR11-52070inst.pdf

01-05-2013, 03:36 AM	#6
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	Thanks all for the advice! I am plan buy all the hardware and not bother to take any parts from the stock suspension. I believe this way will make my life easier. I notice it will be cost a bit but I am going to do it myself. Looking forward pushing hard in the corner.

01-05-2013, 04:29 PM	#8
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	Crankyoldman, in order to press the bearing on the retainer plate. What kind the tool I have to prepare. Its okay rent it from AutoZone. I am try to get all the information and get it done in the weekend. Yaris is my daily driven vehicle.

01-05-2013, 06:57 PM	#9
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	To press the bearing correctly, you need an arbor or hydraulic press. I have access to a few different sizes at work and at school, so I didn't need to buy one. I don't see them available from AutoZone for rental, but you can probably go to a mechanic and ask them to do it for you. It only takes a few seconds, so they may even do it for free.

01-07-2013, 01:09 AM	#10
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	I am going to get everything done first before making a move. I dont wanna end up missing of hold up something. Thanks for the advice!