The Lift Kit Thread aka The Canadian Commuter mod

[myfirstyota]

I cut the front bumper cause of body damage originally.. I hit a hiway caution barrel that was overturned with its base toward traffic somewhere between Kingston and the 416 to Ottawa. There were no reflectors to be seen. I cut the fractured section of the front bumper off and cut the other side to match, knowing it would add to my off road look. I will mention agan I'm running scion xD front fender liners. They "kinda" fit but are a bit more roomy than the yaris ones.

I'm expecting major trimming for the larger tires.
Also, I'd like to run some pretty wide spacers or very offset wheels. And probably fender flares to keep the cops at bay :)

Also it seems there may be some leverage factor to my lift as it looks taller than I thought it would. The spring is located close to the fulcrum of the axle, being the mounting points. The wheel being further down the arm may generate more lift at the end?

Anyone with a 3 or 4 door hatch on stock springs wanna measure from ground to the jack points for me? At no point was i under 12" to mine!