trd shocks - Toyota Yaris Forums

sdmf · 04-29-2007, 06:01 AM

hey guys, planning on installing my trd shocks and springs later on 2day. would i need to save the old bump stops from my stock setup or are they supplied in the box. i have not opened it yet so i really dont know. would they have to be cut as well?

brickhardmeat · 04-29-2007, 08:14 AM

Blenjar says he called Toyota and they said to cut. I'm still kinda surprised that Toyota told him to cut but apparently that is what they said. There are not different bump stops in the box.

Ran Kizama · 04-29-2007, 09:47 AM

There are not new bump stops in the box. Use your old ones. I asked my tech at Toyota here and he said to not cut the bumpstops. The shocks are designed to work with the factory bumpstops.

brickhardmeat · 04-29-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ran Kizama

There are not new bump stops in the box. Use your old ones. I asked my tech at Toyota here and he said to not cut the bumpstops. The shocks are designed to work with the factory bumpstops.

I would opt not to cut myself. However, this is something that there seems to be a big difference of opinion on.

tekmoe · 04-29-2007, 12:35 PM

do NOT cut. i have these installed and we used the originals.

i repeat. DO NOT CUT.

brickhardmeat · 04-29-2007, 12:37 PM

I hope he's not out there cutting them right now.

sdmf · 04-29-2007, 01:52 PM

thanks guys, well im off to get my car slammed

brickhardmeat · 04-29-2007, 01:59 PM

we wanna see some pics later

07typeS · 04-29-2007, 02:03 PM

only takes a couple hours....see you back in a bit....

Nutzoids · 04-29-2007, 03:06 PM

Good Luck... Can't wait to see!

sdmf · 04-30-2007, 05:02 AM

well there was alot of cars 2day that were to be worked on, i was only able to get the front shocks and springs, heres some pics, notice i had a lovely assistant and other friends helping me out. just waiting for it to settle, anyway i ordered the trd rear sway bar. so hopefully i can finish everything this week.

eTiMaGo · 04-30-2007, 07:37 AM

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*Chris07LB* · 04-30-2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I would opt not to cut myself. However, this is something that there seems to be a big difference of opinion on.

No opinions. TRD's are a matched set, designed to work together. No bump stop cutting required.

Every other single spring ONLY change you make, needs the bump stop to be cut to their spec's when lower with STOCK ORIGINAL struts and springs.

Guys are talking out their ass on the topic, because they have no clue what they are talking about... again, like you said, "OPINION," not facts are being talked about.

Blenjar · 04-30-2007, 09:26 AM

I spoke to 3 Toyota Guys. 2 at Spark and 1 at my dealership. The one at my dealership has obviously a Toyota with TRD spring, his son too (xA). both cut the bump stop.

The Spark guys said they also cut the bump stop.
I cut mine too at the first U...ride is just low and bounces really smoothly...
Hey cut it or not, its koo..its probably a preference thing.

-- Blen

*Chris07LB* · 04-30-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blenjar

Hey cut it or not, its koo..its probably a preference thing.

-- Blen

First, go learn the purpose of a bumpstop. It's not a "preference thing."

Blen here's an example, if say you did DF's and DIDNT cut the bumpstops, (as recomended by Tanabe) and just left them stock, your suspension is now 2" lower then stock, using stock struts.. with me? Now, that first big ol pothole you enter, or rut in the road, your suspension travel is now limited to how much it will compress, because the bumpstops will be the first to make contact. By cutting the bumpstop the recomended amount, your suspension will be able to compress enough to where the shocks/struts won't bottom out, but also to where every hard hit will be absorbed by your suspension.

Facts to keep in mind is, spring rate as every brand is different, and also how much weight is going to be in the car at times... extra people or just packing it full of supplies.

I have installed MANY suspensions over the years.. from static dropped spring kits, to full on air suspension's and lift kits.

Brands recomending cutting bump stops from my first hand experience, using stock struts and or shocks?

H&R
Intrax
Ebiach
PRG
Tanabe
Sprint
B+G
Ground Force

Call your SPRINGS manufacturer if unsure!

brickhardmeat · 04-30-2007, 12:49 PM

Yes, I e-mailed Tanabe just to see what response I got...

Me "I have a set of DF210 springs and I am getting ready to install them on my 2007 Toyota Yaris lift back. Would you recommend cutting the bump stops?"

Tanabe USA "I would cut 1" off the bump stop."

I'll probably just buy a set of the shorter bump stops that I saw recently because I would end up with a "hack job" attempting to cut mine.

by the way the car looks good! it will be interesting to see how much it settles but it looks like a healthy sporty kinda stock drop, probably will ride quite nice too, let us know what you think as you try it out

*Chris07LB* · 04-30-2007, 01:47 PM

Brick - look in my DIY Spring How_To.

Cutting the bumpstops is CAKE! I used just a hacksaw blade, but a normal dinner knive will also make quick work of it.

brickhardmeat · 04-30-2007, 05:35 PM

I used your DIY to install my temporary set up and I'm sure I'll use it again this next time around made things very easy. Thanks.

I still might buy the shorter ones so I can keep the stock set. I might want to do something different later.

04-29-2007, 06:01 AM	#1
sdmf Down With the Sickness Drives: 2007 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 385	trd shocks update with pics hey guys, planning on installing my trd shocks and springs later on 2day. would i need to save the old bump stops from my stock setup or are they supplied in the box. i have not opened it yet so i really dont know. would they have to be cut as well? __________________ Strength - Determination - Merciless - Forever Last edited by sdmf; 04-30-2007 at 05:04 AM.

04-29-2007, 08:14 AM	#2
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Blenjar says he called Toyota and they said to cut. I'm still kinda surprised that Toyota told him to cut but apparently that is what they said. There are not different bump stops in the box. __________________ SPONSORED BY Last edited by brickhardmeat; 04-29-2007 at 12:30 PM.

04-29-2007, 09:47 AM	#3
Ran Kizama That Anime Guy View User's Garage Drives: 5-Speed Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 543	There are not new bump stops in the box. Use your old ones. I asked my tech at Toyota here and he said to not cut the bumpstops. The shocks are designed to work with the factory bumpstops. __________________

04-29-2007, 12:35 PM	#5
tekmoe ex-yaris owner View User's Garage Drives: 08 solstice gxp, 06 triumph s3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 344	do NOT cut. i have these installed and we used the originals. i repeat. DO NOT CUT. __________________

04-29-2007, 12:37 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I hope he's not out there cutting them right now. __________________ SPONSORED BY

04-29-2007, 01:52 PM	#7
sdmf Down With the Sickness Drives: 2007 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 385	thanks guys, well im off to get my car slammed __________________ Strength - Determination - Merciless - Forever

04-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#8
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	we wanna see some pics later __________________ SPONSORED BY

04-29-2007, 02:03 PM	#9
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04-30-2007, 05:02 AM	#11
sdmf Down With the Sickness Drives: 2007 yaris liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: chicago Posts: 385	ug well there was alot of cars 2day that were to be worked on, i was only able to get the front shocks and springs, heres some pics, notice i had a lovely assistant and other friends helping me out. just waiting for it to settle, anyway i ordered the trd rear sway bar. so hopefully i can finish everything this week. __________________ Strength - Determination - Merciless - Forever

04-30-2007, 07:37 AM	#12
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04-30-2007, 09:26 AM	#14
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	I spoke to 3 Toyota Guys. 2 at Spark and 1 at my dealership. The one at my dealership has obviously a Toyota with TRD spring, his son too (xA). both cut the bump stop. The Spark guys said they also cut the bump stop. I cut mine too at the first U...ride is just low and bounces really smoothly... Hey cut it or not, its koo..its probably a preference thing. -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

04-30-2007, 12:49 PM	#16
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Yes, I e-mailed Tanabe just to see what response I got... Me "I have a set of DF210 springs and I am getting ready to install them on my 2007 Toyota Yaris lift back. Would you recommend cutting the bump stops?" Tanabe USA "I would cut 1" off the bump stop." I'll probably just buy a set of the shorter bump stops that I saw recently because I would end up with a "hack job" attempting to cut mine. by the way the car looks good! it will be interesting to see how much it settles but it looks like a healthy sporty kinda stock drop, probably will ride quite nice too, let us know what you think as you try it out __________________ SPONSORED BY Last edited by brickhardmeat; 04-30-2007 at 12:52 PM. Reason: original post reply

04-30-2007, 01:47 PM	#17
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Brick - look in my DIY Spring How_To. Cutting the bumpstops is CAKE! I used just a hacksaw blade, but a normal dinner knive will also make quick work of it.

04-30-2007, 05:35 PM	#18
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I used your DIY to install my temporary set up and I'm sure I'll use it again this next time around made things very easy. Thanks. I still might buy the shorter ones so I can keep the stock set. I might want to do something different later. __________________ SPONSORED BY

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