Yaris Off-Road

[justjesus]

my research has led me to an interesting solution. The Susuki SX4 uses a spacer type deal, that is sandwiched between the upper strut mount and the rubber upper isolator. It also uses a type of shock extender to make up the 2" difference. I haven't gone this way due to my Tokico Reds, which have a thinner wall threaded area due to the adjustable "knob" in that area. - Because of this, I'm leaning toward Scott's solution.

For the rear, the addition of the firestone helper springs (air bags) seems to "add" some lift. Essentially, it doesn't allow the springs to compress as much.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by justjesus

my research has led me to an interesting solution. The Susuki SX4 uses a spacer type deal, that is sandwiched between the upper strut mount and the rubber upper isolator. It also uses a type of shock extender to make up the 2" difference. I haven't gone this way due to my Tokico Reds, which have a thinner wall threaded area due to the adjustable "knob" in that area. - Because of this, I'm leaning toward Scott's solution.

For the rear, the addition of the firestone helper springs (air bags) seems to "add" some lift. Essentially, it doesn't allow the springs to compress as much.

I just got my CooperCrap lift kit for my 2012 Mini Countryman S All4. Below is a picture of what the kit looks like (which spaces the struts and shocks from the top). It seems like this would be an easy solution for the Yaris, but the front lower spacer and firestone helpers are definitely a cheaper solution. The firestone bags do create a lift by significantly reducing the compression rate for the rear springs.

Coopercrap Lift.jpg