OEM Shock Durability - Toyota Yaris Forums

darkmoon87 · 04-06-2010, 06:36 AM

My yaris is lowered on springs only. Im still running my factory oem shocks.

Since the car is lowered, I assume that my shocks will suffer from more weight and pressure.

How many miles do usually shocks last for? And how long do they last when they have to sustain extra stress given from lowering springs?

Any experienced estimate would be much appreciated. Thanks

YarisSedan · 04-06-2010, 01:34 PM

I got 26k miles on mine installed trds at 5k miles on stock struts and shocks since then. I noticed the rear shocks showing signs of minor leakage. They dont seem to dampen as much as they did new but they still function and do their job. I think our factory shocks are made by KYb and they have been known to make it to 100k without major issues. So on lowerd car id guess 60k

MUSKOKA800 · 04-06-2010, 01:38 PM

It looks like you're not shy about throwing money at it so why wait? Upgrade to some hi-po dampers and enjoy the huge handling benefits NOW.

04-06-2010, 06:36 AM	#1
darkmoon87 Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 365	OEM Shock Durability My yaris is lowered on springs only. Im still running my factory oem shocks. Since the car is lowered, I assume that my shocks will suffer from more weight and pressure. How many miles do usually shocks last for? And how long do they last when they have to sustain extra stress given from lowering springs? Any experienced estimate would be much appreciated. Thanks __________________ RIP Yaris, I will miss your superb handling a lot. darkmoon87's picture thread http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10013

04-06-2010, 01:34 PM	#2
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I got 26k miles on mine installed trds at 5k miles on stock struts and shocks since then. I noticed the rear shocks showing signs of minor leakage. They dont seem to dampen as much as they did new but they still function and do their job. I think our factory shocks are made by KYb and they have been known to make it to 100k without major issues. So on lowerd car id guess 60k __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

04-06-2010, 01:38 PM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	It looks like you're not shy about throwing money at it so why wait? Upgrade to some hi-po dampers and enjoy the huge handling benefits NOW. __________________ 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.

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