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08-19-2013, 02:25 PM | #91 |
Drives: 2004 Toyota Echo HB Join Date: Aug 2013
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Sorry, wrong tire specs.
Should be: 195/50/15 Yokohama S Drive |
11-25-2014, 07:55 AM | #92 |
Drives: 2013 Yaris LE 5Dr Join Date: Nov 2014
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Since it's a sticky, I don't feel bad reviving this old thread.
My '13 Yaris is really twitchy on the highway. My wife's '09 is very smooth by comparison. We both have stock suspension and tires. I'm hoping someone will have some advice. From what I've read in this thread, I'm hoping it's a simple toe or camber adjustment.
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11-25-2014, 04:29 PM | #93 |
Drives: 2013 Yaris Hatchback L Join Date: May 2013
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Hondajt: I had the exact same issue, the Yaris felt unstable at highway speeds, felt nervous. 205mm wide tires and lowering springs knocked that down a good bit, but driving time is what fixed it for me. The more time i spent driving it the less noticeable it became, now i don't notice any twitchy behavior at all.
Rear sway bar also seems to be a well praised mod that knocks down the nervous feeling the Yaris has at highway speeds, it might be worth a look into if you want to leave the Yaris mostly stock. |
11-25-2014, 10:18 PM | #94 | |
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05-18-2016, 06:38 PM | #95 |
Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sacramento, CA
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So, after nearly 160K miles, I'm getting ready to replace the rear shocks on my 09 liftback- changing out the OEM units for a a pair of Bilstein B6's. I plan to replace the bushings, bumpers, and supports with new OEM bits, and retain the other hardware. At the same time, I'm intend to add a TRD torsion spring / sway bar. I'm also going to add a Universal Racing two-point rear strut bar. The suspension is otherwise stock (I'll have the front struts changed out- they're still factory OEM- at a future date). I upsized the wheels and tires from the 14" base to a 15", running P185/60R15's on them, last year. Except for the back end being a bit light, especially on the freeway in high winds (or being buffeted by semi's), it handles pretty well- I like throwing this little washing machine on wheels around our fair city streets.
Lots of experts on this forum- so I'll ask: anything that I need to watch out for or otherwise be aware of in this re-fit? The shock replacement looks to be pretty straightforward, as is the installation of the sway bar and strut. Just checking one more time to see if there are any known (or unknown) gremlins to watch out for in this process. Thanks in advance... |
05-18-2016, 10:11 PM | #96 | |
2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how!
Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011
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I recommend getting it up on a lift if you can, makes the whole process so much simpler than putting it on jacks. I would also suggest buying extra bolts--I've had a few of the lower bolts shear off when changing them. |
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09-23-2017, 01:35 PM | #97 | |
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04-04-2022, 06:35 AM | #98 |
Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchie Join Date: Oct 2021
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Great thread! Worth reading.
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