Going up the climb up - Toyota Yaris Forums

Josepe-sv · 11-30-2009, 04:06 PM

I want a pair of centimeters more of height from floor (problem with some obstacles). In my old car the mechanic guy do it easy.
Any way, Im thinking when purchase next tires must be less flat, gain more height.

schleppy · 11-30-2009, 04:26 PM

I have absolutely no idea what you're asking for.

It sounds like you might want to raise your Yaris' suspension up a few cm?

Josepe-sv · 11-30-2009, 05:56 PM

I mean up the level of the car, over the floor. The distance bwn the floor and the chasis should be two centimeters more (to no hitting below the car).

supmet · 11-30-2009, 07:10 PM

I think he wants to lift the car so he doesn't scrape on bumps.

Bigger tires would help, but then the tires will probably rub on the body.

Altitude · 11-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Probably the cheapest route is to go with spring spacers to get about 1 to 1.5 inch lift. You should be able to find something generic enough for the Yaris. Google it.

CTScott · 11-30-2009, 09:32 PM

Sounds like it's time to turn my Crashy lift kit into product.

In trying to add 4" to Crashy's front end, I considered a few options. An adjustable coil spring spacer would probably work for just adding a couple of cm of clearance.

zakerya1 · 02-19-2011, 12:17 AM

CTSCOTT Thats a great idea How did you mount that bar to the strut when you lifted it?I Geuss it goes to a stableiser bar.How did you keep the axel from hitting that bar once you raised it.I Thought if i lifted my yaris i would have to move that bar because the axel would hit it.were you able to keep it alignment help!!!!

CTScott · 02-19-2011, 09:09 AM

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CTSCOTT Thats a great idea How did you mount that bar to the strut when you lifted it?I Geuss it goes to a stableiser bar.How did you keep the axel from hitting that bar once you raised it.I Thought if i lifted my yaris i would have to move that bar because the axel would hit it.were you able to keep it alignment help!!!!

I used 1/4" plate steel. The two sides are two separate pieces, and then I used some thick walled pipe to make the spacers to keep the ears on the strut from folding in as I tightened the bolts. I had to grind the flared part off of the bottom of the strut ears to allow the plates to lay right. The axle is not as straight as it was with no lift, but it is no where near rubbing or being at an angle where it would cause quick wear of the CV joints.

As for alignment, Crashy is not street-able at the moment, so I wasn't concerned about precise alignment, but I would think that as along as the struts remain in the same plane as they started, that alignment wouldn't be a huge issue.

I did have to extend the stabilizers as well. I cut them and re-welded the ends to a longer piece of stock.

zakerya1 · 02-19-2011, 05:24 PM

CTSCOTT Thanks for the help.dont suppose you have a picture from the front i can see,keep you posted

CTScott · 02-19-2011, 09:36 PM

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CTSCOTT Thanks for the help.dont suppose you have a picture from the front i can see,keep you posted

Here's a front shot:

Crashy Lift - Front.jpg

yaris2010RS · 03-02-2011, 03:17 AM

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As for alignment, Crashy is not street-able at the moment, so I wasn't concerned about precise alignment.

THIS SCARES ME!! not street-able yet? ctscott are u planning some else with crashy? scott ur the man if u get crashy on the road

CTScott · 03-02-2011, 07:53 AM

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THIS SCARES ME!! not street-able yet? ctscott are u planning some else with crashy? scott ur the man if u get crashy on the road

Be very scared! I am hoping to eventually get her back on the road, registered as a "kit car". A friend of mine is going through that process with an actual kit car, so I am watching what the DMV requires with his to determine if it is doable.

ilikerice · 02-19-2011, 08:45 AM

holy monkey balls batman... i gotta get a tetanus shot just looking at that picture...

R2D2 · 02-19-2011, 08:21 PM

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holy monkey balls batman... i gotta get a tetanus shot just looking at that picture...

Welcome to New England! You should see what a "seasoned" vehicle looks like!

That's a nifty set up CTScott-nice work!

zakerya1 · 02-20-2011, 12:24 AM

CTSCOTT This is what i was concerned about i mocked the bottom of the strut to the top mount.i didnt go as high as you did.It looks like the axel is going to rub against the bottom bar.Does the axel move up a little as i lower the car with the jack then mount the stableizer bar?

CTScott · 02-20-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by zakerya1

CTSCOTT This is what i was concerned about i mocked the bottom of the strut to the top mount.i didnt go as high as you did.It looks like the axel is going to rub against the bottom bar.Does the axel move up a little as i lower the car with the jack then mount the stableizer bar?

The axle moves up quite a bit when the weight of the front compresses the strut. That does mean that if you get the front tires to completely leave the ground that some axle rubbing will occur (when you're doing the Dukes of Hazard jumps). When you lower the car off the the jack or lift, as soon as the tire touches the ground the axle clears the plate below.

zakerya1 · 03-01-2011, 11:29 PM

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The axle moves up quite a bit when the weight of the front compresses the strut. That does mean that if you get the front tires to completely leave the ground that some axle rubbing will occur (when you're doing the Dukes of Hazard jumps). When you lower the car off the the jack or lift, as soon as the tire touches the ground the axle clears the plate below.

CTSCOTT I got the driver side lifted ok,but iam having trouble with the other side.the axle wont go down far enough to mount the strut because its hitting the a arm.Did you have that problem? do i have to compress the strut or something

CTScott · 03-02-2011, 12:08 AM

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CTSCOTT I got the driver side lifted ok,but iam having trouble with the other side.the axle wont go down far enough to mount the strut because its hitting the a arm.Did you have that problem? do i have to compress the strut or something

I compressed the springs to make it easier to line things up.

11-30-2009, 04:06 PM	#1
Josepe-sv Drives: Yaris 2008 HB 1.5 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: EL SALVADOR, SV Posts: 74	Going up the climb up I want a pair of centimeters more of height from floor (problem with some obstacles). In my old car the mechanic guy do it easy. Any way, Im thinking when purchase next tires must be less flat, gain more height.

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