Up-graded suspension - Toyota Yaris Forums

FFranze · 09-03-2012, 11:35 AM

I have an '09 Yaris sedan - I would like to up-grade the suspension for a softer, more comfortable ride. The stock set-up is rather stiff/harsh.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Fred

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-03-2012, 11:52 AM

You're the first that I've heard saying that stock was stiff. Complaints before you were along the lines of it feeling like a boat.

Does your sedan have the TRD suspension and TRD wheels? If so, you can get the real "stock" set up. If not, I'm not sure there is anything softer out there.

MUSKOKA800 · 09-03-2012, 12:03 PM

I found the stock sedan ride rather plush. Far too much so for me. Yours cannot be stock.

1.5 · 09-03-2012, 12:03 PM

Really? If you want a soft plush cushy luxury ride, you should have bought a cushy plush luxury car.

*kimona* · 09-03-2012, 12:26 PM

If you're running 15" wheels on stock suspension, then focus on moderately taller, more comfortable/quiet tyres.

Example: 195/60/15 Michelin Primacy MXV4

yarisugi · 09-03-2012, 01:40 PM

or 195/80/15

cali yaris · 09-03-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

If you're running 15" wheels on stock suspension, then focus on moderately taller, more comfortable/quiet tyres.

1. ^ You'll sacrifice some performance to make this change, but it will make the ride softer.
2. Check tire pressures - over-inflating will make the ride harsher.
3. Remove the front sway bar.
4. Get a cushion for your seat.
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Kaotic Lazagna · 09-03-2012, 02:11 PM

Was just about to mention seats lol.

ciscobear · 09-03-2012, 03:24 PM

I've got a feeling his car maybe lowered. Wow I hated my stock feel, felt way too mushy and floaty. But what works for me may not work for him.

FFranze · 09-03-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1.5

Really? If you want a soft plush cushy luxury ride, you should have bought a cushy plush luxury car.

Actually I inherited the car from my dad 3 months after he bought it - one month after he unexpectly died. The car is a 4-door sedan and the suspension is stock - ablsolutely nothing has been changed.

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-03-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFranze

Actually I inherited the car from my dad 3 months after he bought it - one month after he unexpectly died. The car is a 4-door sedan and the suspension is stock - ablsolutely nothing has been changed.

Sorry to hear about your father. Like others have mentioned, check your tire pressure. Report back when you find out what psi all the tires are set at.

malibuguy · 09-04-2012, 12:08 PM

buy a avalon

1.5 · 09-04-2012, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FFranze

Actually I inherited the car from my dad 3 months after he bought it - one month after he unexpectly died. The car is a 4-door sedan and the suspension is stock - ablsolutely nothing has been changed.

sorry to hear about your loss.

09-03-2012, 11:35 AM	#1
FFranze Drives: 2009 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 2	Up-graded suspension I have an '09 Yaris sedan - I would like to up-grade the suspension for a softer, more comfortable ride. The stock set-up is rather stiff/harsh. Any suggestions? Thanks, Fred

09-03-2012, 12:03 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I found the stock sedan ride rather plush. Far too much so for me. Yours cannot be stock. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

09-03-2012, 12:03 PM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Really? If you want a soft plush cushy luxury ride, you should have bought a cushy plush luxury car. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

09-04-2012, 12:08 PM	#12
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Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	You're the first that I've heard saying that stock was stiff. Complaints before you were along the lines of it feeling like a boat. Does your sedan have the TRD suspension and TRD wheels? If so, you can get the real "stock" set up. If not, I'm not sure there is anything softer out there.

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	If you're running 15" wheels on stock suspension, then focus on moderately taller, more comfortable/quiet tyres. Example: 195/60/15 Michelin Primacy MXV4

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09-03-2012, 02:11 PM	#8
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Was just about to mention seats lol.

09-03-2012, 03:24 PM	#9
ciscobear Drives: Toyota Belta Join Date: May 2011 Location: Barbados Posts: 196	I've got a feeling his car maybe lowered. Wow I hated my stock feel, felt way too mushy and floaty. But what works for me may not work for him.