Just finished DIY NF210 but have question about the gap .... - Toyota Yaris Forums

350zrb · 04-25-2009, 08:15 PM

Hi,
I just finished installing NF210 but i have about 1/4" space between the top cap and car body (top of the strut tower).
Is this a problem?
Thanks
Pat

WeeYari · 04-25-2009, 08:18 PM

Put up a pic. I think this is something that many have questioned, and seems to be normal.

350zrb · 04-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Got the pic but can't figure how to put in this thread.
Thanks

Tamago · 04-25-2009, 08:33 PM

www.tinypic.com

350zrb · 04-25-2009, 08:34 PM

I attached the pic.

WeeYari · 04-25-2009, 08:36 PM

Yep, looks like what others have reported.

350zrb · 04-25-2009, 08:38 PM

I Just don't see how this can be OK.
The strut assembly is not really bolt on to the car if there is this gap there.
???

YarisSedan · 04-25-2009, 09:54 PM

Looks like you may have to tighten the top of the strut mount bolt a bit.

350zrb · 04-25-2009, 10:06 PM

The first nut (below the cap) is already tighten. The second nut (above the cap) also tighten and wil not go down any more.
Thk

mrbond · 04-25-2009, 10:52 PM

No, it's fine, actually. If you jack the car up, you'll notice that the gap goes away. I took my car to the local performance shop, and they said it's just the result of having lowered the car. No problem.

Btw, I'd put the little rubber cap back on if I were you...

tristan · 04-25-2009, 10:52 PM

Yep mine look like that too, no problems. I have trd springs

350zrb · 04-26-2009, 12:22 AM

Yes, I will put the top rubber cap back on.
Thanks for info guys.

frownonfun · 04-26-2009, 12:29 AM

why don't mine look like that then? i have the tokico's and df210's. is it just some setups cause this gap and some don't?

350zrb · 04-26-2009, 12:37 AM

What is Tokico? A strut?
I have original strut.

frownonfun · 04-26-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350zrb

What is Tokico? A strut?
I have original strut.

yeah, sorry, i meant the struts. tokico struts and df210 springs.

detroiter · 04-26-2009, 12:42 AM

Tokico HP shocks/struts are upgraded "performance" based to make handling stiffer. It is designed also for lowered applications. As in if you put lowering springs on, these things go great with them because they help stop the "spongey" feel and help from rubbing, etc.

frownonfun · 04-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by detroiter

Tokico HP shocks/struts are upgraded "performance" based to make handling stiffer. It is designed also for lowered applications. As in if you put lowering springs on, these things go great with them because they help stop the "spongey" feel and help from rubbing, etc.

ok well i knew that i just didn't know if that was the reason there was no gap after putting these and the springs on. not that i'm complaining. the gap would bother me.

350zrb · 04-26-2009, 12:59 AM

Yes, it's kind of bother me too.
I also cut the bump stop by 1.1"
May be I will put in hard rubber gasket into the gap?

04-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	Just finished DIY NF210 but have question about the gap .... Hi, I just finished installing NF210 but i have about 1/4" space between the top cap and car body (top of the strut tower). Is this a problem? Thanks Pat

04-25-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Put up a pic. I think this is something that many have questioned, and seems to be normal. __________________

04-25-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	Yep, looks like what others have reported. __________________

04-25-2009, 08:38 PM	#7
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	I Just don't see how this can be OK. The strut assembly is not really bolt on to the car if there is this gap there. ??? Last edited by 350zrb; 04-25-2009 at 09:04 PM.

04-25-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Looks like you may have to tighten the top of the strut mount bolt a bit. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

04-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	Got the pic but can't figure how to put in this thread. Thanks

04-25-2009, 10:06 PM	#9
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	The first nut (below the cap) is already tighten. The second nut (above the cap) also tighten and wil not go down any more. Thk

04-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#10
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	No, it's fine, actually. If you jack the car up, you'll notice that the gap goes away. I took my car to the local performance shop, and they said it's just the result of having lowered the car. No problem. Btw, I'd put the little rubber cap back on if I were you... __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

04-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#11
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	Yep mine look like that too, no problems. I have trd springs

04-26-2009, 12:22 AM	#12
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	Yes, I will put the top rubber cap back on. Thanks for info guys.

04-26-2009, 12:29 AM	#13
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	why don't mine look like that then? i have the tokico's and df210's. is it just some setups cause this gap and some don't?

04-26-2009, 12:37 AM	#14
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	What is Tokico? A strut? I have original strut.

04-26-2009, 12:42 AM	#16
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Tokico HP shocks/struts are upgraded "performance" based to make handling stiffer. It is designed also for lowered applications. As in if you put lowering springs on, these things go great with them because they help stop the "spongey" feel and help from rubbing, etc.

04-26-2009, 12:59 AM	#18
350zrb Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VA Posts: 44	Yes, it's kind of bother me too. I also cut the bump stop by 1.1" May be I will put in hard rubber gasket into the gap?

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