spring compression plz read need answers - Toyota Yaris Forums

jdm-yaris · 08-20-2010, 08:17 PM

ok i have a yaris 5dr hatch09 i brought springs for it from DZ it was a 1.8 all around...but then when i had them installed the car was more lowered in the back then the front.....so this guy called saying not to cut them but that he can compress the spring so that it will match like the rear but the question is is that a good idea to do i really need answers please and thanks

coheed · 08-20-2010, 09:56 PM

Let the new suspension settle for a few weeks- 2 months max. The way our suspension is designed stock it has a slight rake. When some springs are put on it makes it seem like the back is lower then the front. Pretty typical with springs that drop the same height front and back. Mine looked like that for about 2 weeks after I dropped mine. Just let it settle itself in and you should be good. Just dont cut the springs.

MUSKOKA800 · 08-22-2010, 12:36 PM

If all else fails you might contact a commercial spring shop. They typically service heavy trucks and may be able to help re-configure your rear springs.

Good Luck!

cali yaris · 08-22-2010, 01:21 PM

Spring spacers will raise the rear approximately 3/8" and stiffen it slightly.

This thread has two to pick from:
http://www.microimageonline.com/foru...ing-stiffeners

severous01 · 08-22-2010, 09:16 PM

you could do some water-hose or similar hose on the spring on each end. not only will it stop squeaks but it will also raise vehicle a little. not much or anything significant but it will raise. you could also go on the self help aisle in autozone or similar and find some spring spacers....get the small ones. they twist in using 1/2" square driver. it's a rig job i know, but they're like 10 bux for 4 of them...

33OH · 09-04-2010, 08:31 PM

Just saw this. I run the "compressed spring clamp" on the front springs to lower my DF210's a little. Works great but you will (of course) get a little more bounce.

08-20-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
jdm-yaris Drives: Yaris S 5dr hatch 09 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: kissimmee fl Posts: 21	spring compression plz read need answers ok i have a yaris 5dr hatch09 i brought springs for it from DZ it was a 1.8 all around...but then when i had them installed the car was more lowered in the back then the front.....so this guy called saying not to cut them but that he can compress the spring so that it will match like the rear but the question is is that a good idea to do i really need answers please and thanks

08-20-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
coheed Drives: 08 BB LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maiden, NC Posts: 785	Let the new suspension settle for a few weeks- 2 months max. The way our suspension is designed stock it has a slight rake. When some springs are put on it makes it seem like the back is lower then the front. Pretty typical with springs that drop the same height front and back. Mine looked like that for about 2 weeks after I dropped mine. Just let it settle itself in and you should be good. Just dont cut the springs. __________________ Too much of car culture is people taking things too seriously and not enjoying it for what it is.

08-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	If all else fails you might contact a commercial spring shop. They typically service heavy trucks and may be able to help re-configure your rear springs. Good Luck! __________________ 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.

08-22-2010, 01:21 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	Spring spacers will raise the rear approximately 3/8" and stiffen it slightly. This thread has two to pick from: http://www.microimageonline.com/foru...ing-stiffeners __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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08-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#5
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	you could do some water-hose or similar hose on the spring on each end. not only will it stop squeaks but it will also raise vehicle a little. not much or anything significant but it will raise. you could also go on the self help aisle in autozone or similar and find some spring spacers....get the small ones. they twist in using 1/2" square driver. it's a rig job i know, but they're like 10 bux for 4 of them...

09-04-2010, 08:31 PM	#6
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	Just saw this. I run the "compressed spring clamp" on the front springs to lower my DF210's a little. Works great but you will (of course) get a little more bounce.