Yaris feels bumpy on smooth road

[YAR1S]

wow thats crazy .... did you get in a wreck??

[salmonz]

Originally Posted by YAR1S

wow thats crazy .... did you get in a wreck??

Nope.. but it seems that way.

I think two events that may have caused this.

First - About a year ago, I hit a pothole on the highway on the passenger side. It was a loud thud and had my rim replaced.

Second - About 6 months ago, I hit a fallen light post on the driver side. I called the police and reported it. I went to the dealership a day after to get my front end inspected. Toyota said the car is as good as new.

I stopped going to the dealership because they always tell me B/S and make me pay for every little thing. Four months ago I bought new tires, rims, brakes, and rotors, and got everything roadforce balanced.

Did some research on new axle assemblies and I'm looking at $1200 for new genuine Toyota parts. If I went to the dealer, I would be charged $1500. So I may go with aftermarket.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by salmonz

Nope.. but it seems that way.

I think two events that may have caused this.

First - About a year ago, I hit a pothole on the highway on the passenger side. It was a loud thud and had my rim replaced.

Second - About 6 months ago, I hit a fallen light post on the driver side. I called the police and reported it. I went to the dealership a day after to get my front end inspected. Toyota said the car is as good as new.

I stopped going to the dealership because they always tell me B/S and make me pay for every little thing. Four months ago I bought new tires, rims, brakes, and rotors, and got everything roadforce balanced.

Did some research on new axle assemblies and I'm looking at $1200 for new genuine Toyota parts. If I went to the dealer, I would be charged $1500. So I may go with aftermarket.

I don't believe that there are any aftermarket axles for the Yaris yet. I had a wicked bent one on Crashy and picked up a perfect junkyard one for $60 shipped.

The Axles are fairly easy to replace. The hardest part is braking the Axle nut loose. I destroyed a couple of 3/8" ratchets before investing in a heavy duty 1/2" breaker bar.

[salmonz]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I don't believe that there are any aftermarket axles for the Yaris yet. I had a wicked bent one on Crashy and picked up a perfect junkyard one for $60 shipped.

The Axles are fairly easy to replace. The hardest part is braking the Axle nut loose. I destroyed a couple of 3/8" ratchets before investing in a heavy duty 1/2" breaker bar.

You're right on the aftermarket. There's some on eBay for $90 each from auto recyclers.