TRD springs - installation questions - Toyota Yaris Forums

GrimlockGT · 03-08-2010, 09:54 PM

Hi
I just picked up my TRD springs for my '09 3DR and looking at the installation documentation that came with it, I have a few questions.

The install shows that I need 4 replacement nuts and I should discard the old ones holding in the front springs. Is this necessary?

Where can I get the spring tape? Just ask at a local parts store (I'm in Canada).

I have 17x7 with a 42 offset rims with 205 40 17 tires. Will this setup rub?

Thanks
Chris

mario98c · 03-08-2010, 10:20 PM

You don't need to discard the bolts that came with the yaris and for the spring tape i dont known if is necessary but i don't use it in my springs.

MUSKOKA800 · 03-09-2010, 01:19 PM

I bought new nuts at the stealership prior to starting the job. They're not expensive.
Later I found those I removed looked identical but put in the new ones anyway.
Regarding spring tape. I don't recall that mentioned in my TRD instructions so never used any. In fact, I've installed lowering springs on several cars and have never heard of the stuff???
Below is the PDF version of the Yaris TRD spring instructions courtesy of Sparks. I see no mention tape.

http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTR11-52070inst.pdf

thebarber · 03-09-2010, 01:29 PM

you don't need to swap nuts or use spring tape

just swap springs and thats it

GrimlockGT · 03-09-2010, 01:36 PM

I was looking at a different TRD spring installation document and it showed tape. I looked more closely this time and the tape is used to protect the coating when compressing the new springs.
I think I found the document on this site.

thebarber · 03-09-2010, 02:31 PM

where did you buy these springs? Just wondering if you have TRD USA springs or Toyota Canada lowering springs which are really Eibach Prokits. Either way, you shouldn't need a spring wrap.

GrimlockGT · 03-09-2010, 02:36 PM

I bought the springs at the local Toyota Dealership in Dartmouth, NS. They were shipped in from Toronto. What is the difference between the TRD USA and Toyota Canada lowering springs? Mine are red if that helps.

WeeYari · 03-09-2010, 03:09 PM

TRD springs are red with a 1.25" drop. Toyota Canada springs are black with a 1" drop.

GrimlockGT · 03-09-2010, 03:16 PM

I got the right set then

I used the part number from the TRDUSA website when I ordered them.

thebarber · 03-09-2010, 04:06 PM

are they red or black? lol, do they say eibach on them like my toyota canada springs do?

GrimlockGT · 03-09-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

are they red or black? lol, do they say eibach on them like my toyota canada springs do?

Red

thebarber · 03-10-2010, 10:12 AM

then they're "genuine" trd springs...

still no wrap req'd

03-08-2010, 09:54 PM	#1
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	TRD springs - installation questions Hi I just picked up my TRD springs for my '09 3DR and looking at the installation documentation that came with it, I have a few questions. The install shows that I need 4 replacement nuts and I should discard the old ones holding in the front springs. Is this necessary? Where can I get the spring tape? Just ask at a local parts store (I'm in Canada). I have 17x7 with a 42 offset rims with 205 40 17 tires. Will this setup rub? Thanks Chris

03-08-2010, 10:20 PM	#2
mario98c Drives: Toyota Yaris Sedan 09 STD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,227	You don't need to discard the bolts that came with the yaris and for the spring tape i dont known if is necessary but i don't use it in my springs. __________________

03-09-2010, 01:19 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I bought new nuts at the stealership prior to starting the job. They're not expensive. Later I found those I removed looked identical but put in the new ones anyway. Regarding spring tape. I don't recall that mentioned in my TRD instructions so never used any. In fact, I've installed lowering springs on several cars and have never heard of the stuff??? Below is the PDF version of the Yaris TRD spring instructions courtesy of Sparks. I see no mention tape. http://www.trdsparks.com/install/PTR11-52070inst.pdf __________________ 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.

03-09-2010, 01:29 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	you don't need to swap nuts or use spring tape just swap springs and thats it __________________

03-09-2010, 02:31 PM	#6
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	where did you buy these springs? Just wondering if you have TRD USA springs or Toyota Canada lowering springs which are really Eibach Prokits. Either way, you shouldn't need a spring wrap. __________________

03-09-2010, 01:36 PM	#5
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	I was looking at a different TRD spring installation document and it showed tape. I looked more closely this time and the tape is used to protect the coating when compressing the new springs. I think I found the document on this site.

03-09-2010, 02:36 PM	#7
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	I bought the springs at the local Toyota Dealership in Dartmouth, NS. They were shipped in from Toronto. What is the difference between the TRD USA and Toyota Canada lowering springs? Mine are red if that helps.

03-09-2010, 03:09 PM	#8
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,743	TRD springs are red with a 1.25" drop. Toyota Canada springs are black with a 1" drop. __________________

03-09-2010, 03:16 PM	#9
GrimlockGT Drives: 2009 3DR Blizzard Pearl CE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 77	I got the right set then I used the part number from the TRDUSA website when I ordered them.

03-09-2010, 04:06 PM	#10
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	are they red or black? lol, do they say eibach on them like my toyota canada springs do? __________________

03-10-2010, 10:12 AM	#12
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	then they're "genuine" trd springs... still no wrap req'd __________________

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