n00b suspension install question - Toyota Yaris Forums

The Stig · 06-11-2007, 07:15 PM

If I'm going to install Tein S Springs + TRD Shocks, do I need (aside from tools listed in DIY sticky):

1, Spring compressor?
2, Reuse stock bump stop?
3, What else do I need?

Thanks in advance guys!

nqd · 06-11-2007, 09:33 PM

i installed my s techs with the same bump stops but i used the stock shocks.... and yes you will need a spring compressor for the stock spring... i bought a set from my local automotive store and returned it the next day....

and third some beers and a nice sunny day

joey1320 · 06-11-2007, 09:59 PM

add a good pizza and some sweaty hot chicks to pass you the tools.

but besides that you will need a spring compressor to switch over the top mount plates. you can either rent them or buy/return it if you don't plan on using it again.

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-11-2007, 11:26 PM

when we installed mine (same set up), we didn't need to use spring compressors. and we cut the bump stop like how Chris did.

heh, get ready for a stiff ride (although i wish it is a tad bit stiffer).

The Stig · 06-13-2007, 01:37 PM

cool, all i need now is about 50 hot chicks to pass me tools

thanks guys!

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 06-13-2007, 02:44 PM

im also getting ready this saturday to install the same setup. CHRIS or someone else can you tell me how much you cut your bumpstops and do i really need to if i use the stock struts.....

Toyotech · 06-13-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

im also getting ready this saturday to install the same setup. CHRIS or someone else can you tell me how much you cut your bumpstops and do i really need to if i use the stock struts.....

normally cut about 2 ribs off

death is my gift · 06-13-2007, 03:49 PM

stupid boys with your tools.
i STILL haven't gotten my Yari lowered.
good luck Stig

kurokoma-kun · 06-13-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by death is my gift

stupid boys with your tools.
i STILL haven't gotten my Yari lowered.
good luck Stig

Maybe he will do it for you if you pass him the tools?

Seriously I have a question about the spring compressor... is it completely safe to use at home? Something about handling the spring while its tensioned freaks me out...

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 06-13-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyotech

normally cut about 2 ribs off

THIS IS GOOD FOR BOTH THE TRD AND STOCK STRUTS????

The Stig · 06-13-2007, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

Maybe he will do it for you if you pass him the tools?

Seriously I have a question about the spring compressor... is it completely safe to use at home? Something about handling the spring while its tensioned freaks me out...

yeah i'm kind of paranoid about the compressor too, but i guess it's ok....it ain't my garage LOL...

death: i'm mechanically challenged...however, i got some mad lego skillz...reading a couple of DIYs got me think that this is just a full size lego set....yeah, i need lots of luck here

churp · 06-13-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

THIS IS GOOD FOR BOTH THE TRD AND STOCK STRUTS????

Myself I wouldn't cut them for the stock struts...they are designed to keep the strut cylinder from bottoming out. The bump stop bottoming is much softer and less damaging that having the cylinder bottom out. Aftermarket struts are probably different, but I can't imagine any car manufacturer engineering their products with more clearance than needed....it usually costs money!

Has anyone actually checked how far down the strut can go, with and without the bump stops....would be easy to do with the spring off. Then you could tell how much distance the bump stop has to compress before the cylinder bottoms. Of course then you'd have to decide how much you think the bump stop would compress under a severe load. No matter what...the longer the bump stop is the softer the 'thump' will be when it hits.

slothman86 · 06-13-2007, 09:57 PM

or some huge guy named Hans to compress the spring for you

Jerkratt · 07-11-2007, 12:20 AM

my friend put spings in his mazda prog... and they used 4 ppl holding the spring down lol in his front lawn

slvryaris · 07-11-2007, 02:21 AM

Usually however far you drop it say its an inch then you cut an inch off the bump stop. I believe that is the rule of thumb. Double check Chris's DIY for sure.

MrJester · 07-11-2007, 08:01 AM

I cut ribs down on the bump stop don't notice much rub at all. There a couple pot holes on my way to work that will bottom me out but they are quite large so I just do my best avoid them. :)

Thirty-Nine · 07-11-2007, 10:25 AM

When I installed my Tein springs on my xB, I didn't need a compressor for the rear; I just unbolted the shocks, and the springs eventually popped right out. The front struts didn't need compressors, as they weren't under much load at all. Do the Yaris front struts need compressors?

nqd · 07-11-2007, 10:32 AM

yes i beleive its the same set up as the xb

06-11-2007, 07:15 PM	#1
The Stig View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB MM 5spd, 99 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 34	n00b suspension install question If I'm going to install Tein S Springs + TRD Shocks, do I need (aside from tools listed in DIY sticky): 1, Spring compressor? 2, Reuse stock bump stop? 3, What else do I need? Thanks in advance guys!

06-13-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	im also getting ready this saturday to install the same setup. CHRIS or someone else can you tell me how much you cut your bumpstops and do i really need to if i use the stock struts..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

06-13-2007, 03:49 PM	#8
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	stupid boys with your tools. i STILL haven't gotten my Yari lowered. good luck Stig __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

06-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#13
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	or some huge guy named Hans to compress the spring for you __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

07-11-2007, 12:20 AM	#14
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	my friend put spings in his mazda prog... and they used 4 ppl holding the spring down lol in his front lawn __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

06-11-2007, 09:33 PM	#2
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	i installed my s techs with the same bump stops but i used the stock shocks.... and yes you will need a spring compressor for the stock spring... i bought a set from my local automotive store and returned it the next day.... and third some beers and a nice sunny day

06-11-2007, 09:59 PM	#3
joey1320 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 538	add a good pizza and some sweaty hot chicks to pass you the tools. but besides that you will need a spring compressor to switch over the top mount plates. you can either rent them or buy/return it if you don't plan on using it again.

06-11-2007, 11:26 PM	#4
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	when we installed mine (same set up), we didn't need to use spring compressors. and we cut the bump stop like how Chris did. heh, get ready for a stiff ride (although i wish it is a tad bit stiffer).

06-13-2007, 01:37 PM	#5
The Stig View User's Garage Drives: 07 LB MM 5spd, 99 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 34	cool, all i need now is about 50 hot chicks to pass me tools thanks guys!

07-11-2007, 02:21 AM	#15
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Usually however far you drop it say its an inch then you cut an inch off the bump stop. I believe that is the rule of thumb. Double check Chris's DIY for sure.

07-11-2007, 08:01 AM	#16
MrJester View User's Garage Drives: homo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Homo Posts: 149	I cut ribs down on the bump stop don't notice much rub at all. There a couple pot holes on my way to work that will bottom me out but they are quite large so I just do my best avoid them. :)

07-11-2007, 10:25 AM	#17
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	When I installed my Tein springs on my xB, I didn't need a compressor for the rear; I just unbolted the shocks, and the springs eventually popped right out. The front struts didn't need compressors, as they weren't under much load at all. Do the Yaris front struts need compressors? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

07-11-2007, 10:32 AM	#18
nqd Drives: 07 Yaris LB Absolute RED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884	yes i beleive its the same set up as the xb

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