I want stiffer suspension, not so much lowering. - Toyota Yaris Forums

goku87 · 06-25-2009, 06:53 PM

Sometimes while you are driving down the road in Alaska you are able to let go of the steering wheel and the car will drive itself. Why? The ruts in the road are so deep they keep the wheels going in the right direction. These same ruts, when crossing an intersection, allow for some good air time since you are going at them perpendicularly.

Do they make non-lowering springs? Haha, I kid. But seriously, I just want a suspension that doesn't feel like the car is rolling so much when I take a corner, but I don't want to lower my car so that I drag everywhere (due to the ruts). Any suggestions?

silver_echo · 06-25-2009, 07:01 PM

track down a shop that makes custom springs... there is a shop in my area that will make custom springs for a vehicle, just tell them what you want, send in your old springs for comparison, they want about $700/axle on my 2001 echo for the same purpose... i also am going stiffer without lowering...

jonismyname · 06-25-2009, 08:02 PM

use aftermarket springs with small drop, then use spacers, i believe they're available form jcwhitney. or, place blocks in the factory springs. that's a bad idea. but it'll work.

jonismyname · 06-25-2009, 08:03 PM

actually, i don't know if it'll work. but it'll stiffen the spring rate. and napa does carry them. it'll also put extra stress on the rest of the spring. but the spacers will work.

*Astroman* · 06-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Eibach makes a stiffer spring that only lowers 1". There are also other non-lowering add-ons you could do. A rear sway bar, rear link bar, underbracing, and a front strut tower bar help.

For the best bang for your buck, go with the rear sway bar. The others help, but that sway bar makes the biggest impact.

Tamago · 06-25-2009, 08:26 PM

there's a thread here called "racing suspension" .. talk to kngrsll about stiffer springs. or have me build you some coilovers. stiffer shocks/struts will do more for you than stiffer springs.

kngrsll · 06-25-2009, 09:18 PM

i would get really stiff shocks (like the Tokico HTS or maybe blues) and a sway bar.

CASTREX · 06-25-2009, 11:50 PM

Start with the rear sway bar...

Then, if is not enough for your need, get the Tokico blues... and leave the OE springs alone...

06-25-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
goku87 Drives: Black HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: AK Posts: 542	I want stiffer suspension, not so much lowering. Sometimes while you are driving down the road in Alaska you are able to let go of the steering wheel and the car will drive itself. Why? The ruts in the road are so deep they keep the wheels going in the right direction. These same ruts, when crossing an intersection, allow for some good air time since you are going at them perpendicularly. Do they make non-lowering springs? Haha, I kid. But seriously, I just want a suspension that doesn't feel like the car is rolling so much when I take a corner, but I don't want to lower my car so that I drag everywhere (due to the ruts). Any suggestions? __________________ Selling: [NST Short Shift Kits] [Clazzio Seat Covers] [Carbon Fiber Shift Knob] [180mm Double Din Dash] [Replacement Stock Headlight Bulb] [Various Interior Trim Pieces]

06-25-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
silver_echo ekodrvr View User's Garage Drives: 2002 white subaru impreza wrx Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 776	track down a shop that makes custom springs... there is a shop in my area that will make custom springs for a vehicle, just tell them what you want, send in your old springs for comparison, they want about $700/axle on my 2001 echo for the same purpose... i also am going stiffer without lowering... __________________ if you want to see my plans for this car, check out here... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3154316 i like this smiley...

06-25-2009, 08:13 PM	#5
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Eibach makes a stiffer spring that only lowers 1". There are also other non-lowering add-ons you could do. A rear sway bar, rear link bar, underbracing, and a front strut tower bar help. For the best bang for your buck, go with the rear sway bar. The others help, but that sway bar makes the biggest impact. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

06-25-2009, 09:18 PM	#7
kngrsll Apexing Egg!! Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris white hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 872	i would get really stiff shocks (like the Tokico HTS or maybe blues) and a sway bar. __________________ HighTach Motorsports 2007 Toyota Yaris-ARGH!! Mods: Tokico HTS, 6.6 kg F, 6.1 kg R custom springs, 23 mm RSB, 2-way TRD LSD, 15x7 +25 Team Dynamic wheels, 195/55/15 Dunlop Star Specs, Cobra Suzuka S

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06-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#3
jonismyname Drives: 08 liftback 5spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: adirondacks, ny Posts: 220	use aftermarket springs with small drop, then use spacers, i believe they're available form jcwhitney. or, place blocks in the factory springs. that's a bad idea. but it'll work.

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jonismyname Drives: 08 liftback 5spd Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: adirondacks, ny Posts: 220	actually, i don't know if it'll work. but it'll stiffen the spring rate. and napa does carry them. it'll also put extra stress on the rest of the spring. but the spacers will work.

06-25-2009, 11:50 PM	#8
CASTREX Who said Yaris was slow? View User's Garage Drives: Yaris T-Sport 2008 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,287	Start with the rear sway bar... Then, if is not enough for your need, get the Tokico blues... and leave the OE springs alone...