TRD Springs And Sway Bar - Toyota Yaris Forums

ricktoyota73 · 03-22-2010, 10:20 PM

I put the TRD lowering springs on my 08 Yaris last week. I thought the ride felt better than the factory springs and handling is a bit better. Two days later, I added the TRD rear sway bar. This little car handles nicely now! I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.

jekqmb · 03-22-2010, 11:55 PM

Looks good man and thats a nice setup, feels good in the twisties!

MUSKOKA800 · 03-23-2010, 09:37 AM

Now add the Sportivo dampers and hang on.

ricktoyota73 · 03-23-2010, 04:18 PM

Thanks! Not going to replace struts/shocks until they need to be replaced, though. This was fun to do on the "cheap".

GrimlockGT · 03-23-2010, 04:44 PM

Looks great! I like the wheels.

I only replaced the springs on mine as well and will wait till new struts and shocks are needed before replacing them.

*tk-421* · 03-23-2010, 05:20 PM

Looks great!

Please take the time to add your recommendations to this thread:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9846

Thanks!

cali yaris · 03-23-2010, 05:23 PM

Quote:

I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.

Me too! -- but not that brand.

centrysis · 03-23-2010, 05:48 PM

which brand then.i was thinking about the sway bar

DARK AGE 53 · 03-24-2010, 04:46 AM

Very nice

, any rubbing with your set-up?

Later,
Al

ricktoyota73 · 03-24-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Me too! -- but not that brand.

I work at a Toyota dealership, so the price was right ;)

ricktoyota73 · 03-24-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

Very nice

, any rubbing with your set-up?

Later,
Al

I have a Megan Racing muffler on it and the rear axle beam hits the pipe sometimes. Shorter hangers should resolve that. I have 17" wheels and no rubbing.

djgoodonya · 04-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Wow Rick, I'm a fan! I like the "simple" mods. I'm a daily highway driver and I was looking to make similar adjustments. Good job!

Vang · 04-03-2010, 12:11 AM

those are at the top of my list of to do.. i just ordered the same rims as you as well! konig feathers 16" with nitto neogens 205/45/16. what are yours? also how much was it to install the springs and sway bar or did you do it yourself?

ricktoyota73 · 04-05-2010, 04:58 PM

17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires.
I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive!

Kimmy · 04-05-2010, 11:01 PM

Very nice!

Vang · 04-06-2010, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricktoyota73

17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires.
I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive!

alright thanks.
also any rubbing with your setup?

AND189 · 04-06-2010, 08:00 AM

i agree top parts for a top toy

beZzZ · 04-26-2010, 03:25 AM

I am thinking of whether to get the NF210 or the TRD, now see your thread....looks so nice......

Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road?

03-22-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
ricktoyota73 Drives: 2014 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 33	TRD Springs And Sway Bar I put the TRD lowering springs on my 08 Yaris last week. I thought the ride felt better than the factory springs and handling is a bit better. Two days later, I added the TRD rear sway bar. This little car handles nicely now! I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.

03-22-2010, 11:55 PM	#2
jekqmb Local Sh*t Disturber Drives: 2009 Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: STL Posts: 591	Looks good man and thats a nice setup, feels good in the twisties! __________________ You think your Yaris is low and fitted LOLzzzzz

03-23-2010, 09:37 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	Now add the Sportivo dampers and hang on. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

03-23-2010, 05:20 PM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Looks great! Please take the time to add your recommendations to this thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9846 Thanks! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

04-05-2010, 04:58 PM	#14
ricktoyota73 Drives: 2014 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 33	17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires. I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive! __________________ Parts Pro at Metro Toyota Kalamazoo, MI.

03-23-2010, 04:18 PM	#4
ricktoyota73 Drives: 2014 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 33	Thanks! Not going to replace struts/shocks until they need to be replaced, though. This was fun to do on the "cheap".

03-23-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	Looks great! I like the wheels. I only replaced the springs on mine as well and will wait till new struts and shocks are needed before replacing them.

03-23-2010, 05:48 PM	#8
centrysis Drives: '08 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 85	which brand then.i was thinking about the sway bar

03-24-2010, 04:46 AM	#9
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	Very nice , any rubbing with your set-up? Later, Al

04-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#12
djgoodonya the ubernigga View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris 3D HB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Jersey Shore, NJ Posts: 25	Wow Rick, I'm a fan! I like the "simple" mods. I'm a daily highway driver and I was looking to make similar adjustments. Good job!

04-03-2010, 12:11 AM	#13
Vang Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 158	those are at the top of my list of to do.. i just ordered the same rims as you as well! konig feathers 16" with nitto neogens 205/45/16. what are yours? also how much was it to install the springs and sway bar or did you do it yourself?

04-05-2010, 11:01 PM	#15
Kimmy Loves to travel Drives: 2008 toyota yaris Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 321	Very nice! __________________

04-06-2010, 08:00 AM	#17
AND189 Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: australia Posts: 329	i agree top parts for a top toy

04-26-2010, 03:25 AM	#18
beZzZ Learning & Upgrading View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Yaris 5 Dr HB Black Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Unionville/Markham, ON Posts: 197	I am thinking of whether to get the NF210 or the TRD, now see your thread....looks so nice...... Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road?

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