Suspension part interchangeability for 2015 5 door hatch back - Toyota Yaris Forums

Calrenman · 04-02-2022, 09:19 AM

Hello
Does anyone have any idea about part interchange ability between yaris generations?
I have a 2015 and nobody has aftermarket frame braces or strut/ shock tower braces. The pics look the same except for the mounts on the shocks.
I would love to start a sticky on parts interchangeability.

First example is the sway bar from the 2013. The PTR11-52071 is supposed to bolt right up. I am installing one on my 2015 Le 5 door hatch.

What else can I get away with?

mitch9521 · 04-02-2022, 08:46 PM

Pretty much anything suspension-wise from a 2nd gen(06-11) will bolt into a 3rd gen hatchback(12-19).

Calrenman · 04-03-2022, 01:23 AM

Thanks Mitch.

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Originally Posted by mitch9521

Pretty much anything suspension-wise from a 2nd gen(06-11) will bolt into a 3rd gen hatchback(12-19).

I thought the shock mounts and front strut tower are different (I want to install a strut tower brace.).

mitch9521 · 04-03-2022, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

Thanks Mitch.

I thought the shock mounts and front strut tower are different (I want to install a strut tower brace.).

I have a Tanabe strut bar ready to go onto my car next weekend when I swap onto my summer wheels and the part number is the same between the NCP91(2nd gen hatch) and NCP131(3rd gen).

Calrenman · 04-05-2022, 02:56 AM

Let me know how it works. I have not purchased the strut bat yet.
I am looking at the "Front Strut Bar for 2006-2020 Toyota Yaris XP90 XP150 1.5 Hatchback Ultra Racing" (link below). Have you had any experience or heard any reviews with this company's gear?

The braces look stout!

I put a "horn brace" and a urethane suspension on my hatch back 3cyl./5 speed 1998 GEO Metro. It was fun in the canyons here in L.A./ Ventura. 0 to 60 in under an hour!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11519063749...4AAOSwL2hh4PVT

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Originally Posted by mitch9521

I have a Tanabe strut bar ready to go onto my car next weekend when I swap onto my summer wheels and the part number is the same between the NCP91(2nd gen hatch) and NCP131(3rd gen).

mitch9521 · 04-06-2022, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

Let me know how it works. I have not purchased the strut bat yet.
I am looking at the "Front Strut Bar for 2006-2020 Toyota Yaris XP90 XP150 1.5 Hatchback Ultra Racing" (link below). Have you had any experience or heard any reviews with this company's gear?

The braces look stout!

I put a "horn brace" and a urethane suspension on my hatch back 3cyl./5 speed 1998 GEO Metro. It was fun in the canyons here in L.A./ Ventura. 0 to 60 in under an hour!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11519063749...4AAOSwL2hh4PVT

I have an Ultra Racing strut bar for a 91-99 Tercel/Paseo in my shed that is unopened but other than that I have no experience with them.

They seem to be fairly decent for one that is non-adjustable. I recommend the Tanabe one, you can adjust it.

Calrenman · 04-06-2022, 05:04 AM

What does the adjustment do? Camber? Or just stiffen the ride?

Is the tanabe four bolts or two?

Do you have a part # or link handy?

I am new to the mods on this car. My car has been in a fender bender so adjustment may be a good call. Car tracks well. I cannot wait to put the sway bar on. The freeway is wobbly in the wind.

Thanks for the heads up.

mitch9521 · 04-07-2022, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

What does the adjustment do? Camber? Or just stiffen the ride?

Is the tanabe four bolts or two?

Do you have a part # or link handy?

I am new to the mods on this car. My car has been in a fender bender so adjustment may be a good call. Car tracks well. I cannot wait to put the sway bar on. The freeway is wobbly in the wind.

Thanks for the heads up.

Tanabe part number should be: NST45.
I got mine from RHDJapan.

This link should help you:

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2285

Calrenman · 04-07-2022, 08:34 AM

Thank you Mitch.

Calrenman · 04-15-2022, 08:22 AM

Hello Mitch. Did you install the bar yet?
Is there a difference?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch9521

Tanabe part number should be: NST45.
I got mine from RHDJapan.

This link should help you:

https://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2285

mitch9521 · 04-15-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

Hello Mitch. Did you install the bar yet?
Is there a difference?

No I ran out of time and didn't get around to installing the strut bar. Its on the list lol.

Planning a wedding eats up alot of time.

On the other hand, my exhaust came in from Japan so I get to install that too at some point

Calrenman · 04-15-2022, 08:29 PM

did you get a "cat back" exhaust? Good luck with the wedding.

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Originally Posted by mitch9521

No I ran out of time and didn't get around to installing the strut bar. Its on the list lol.

Planning a wedding eats up alot of time.

On the other hand, my exhaust came in from Japan so I get to install that too at some point

mitch9521 · 04-16-2022, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

did you get a "cat back" exhaust? Good luck with the wedding.

Yes. I got a Fujitsubo Authorize RM from Japan.

mitch9521 · 04-21-2022, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Calrenman

did you get a "cat back" exhaust? Good luck with the wedding.

Here is the strut bar, fits like a glove. Mounting the brackets is a pain, there isn't enough clearance between the bolt and strut assembly for a socket/extension so it requires alot of patience but other than that it fit perfectly. Might be easier if you remove the wiper cowl but I did not.

Calrenman · 04-27-2022, 07:44 AM

It looks nice. A whole lot of Quarter turns... sucky! I will probably drop the strut. The 2015s had a recall for the strut bearings. So I will check them. Your car looks good!

Did you "tune" the front end or just put the bar in snug?

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Originally Posted by mitch9521

Here is the strut bar, fits like a glove. Mounting the brackets is a pain, there isn't enough clearance between the bolt and strut assembly for a socket/extension so it requires alot of patience but other than that it fit perfectly. Might be easier if you remove the wiper cowl but I did not.

mitch9521 · 04-27-2022, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calrenman

It looks nice. A whole lot of Quarter turns... sucky! I will probably drop the strut. The 2015s had a recall for the strut bearings. So I will check them. Your car looks good!

Did you "tune" the front end or just put the bar in snug?

You're supposed to snug up the bar while the front wheels are still off the ground so thats what I did. IMO its more of a show piece than an "upgrade" for normal driving, it seems to help with body roll when you're cornering hard though, especially coupled with the TRD rear sway bar.

Calrenman · 04-28-2022, 08:12 AM

I like the look of it. I do ride hard in the canyons here in So. Cal so I might get some bang for the buck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitch9521

You're supposed to snug up the bar while the front wheels are still off the ground so thats what I did. IMO its more of a show piece than an "upgrade" for normal driving, it seems to help with body roll when you're cornering hard though, especially coupled with the TRD rear sway bar.

Calrenman · 06-03-2023, 07:14 AM

I installed the sway bar and some rubber spring spacers that firmed the ride up and it tracks completely "true" now.
The slop in the rear axle/ trailing arm is gone! TRD sway bar is the way to go!
I also installed a trailer hitch for a bike rack that seemed to stiffen it up too.

I may have made contact with a Japanese Manufacturer of frame and body braces for test fitting some braces on the 2015 Yaris 3rd gen with an automatic. It may help get parts lists "UPDATED" and expanded. I will go to their shop at the end of the month. I will figure how to get pictures and video up to share results.

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04-02-2022, 09:19 AM	#1
Calrenman Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: So. Cal. Ventura Posts: 91	Suspension part interchangeability for 2015 5 door hatch back Hello Does anyone have any idea about part interchange ability between yaris generations? I have a 2015 and nobody has aftermarket frame braces or strut/ shock tower braces. The pics look the same except for the mounts on the shocks. I would love to start a sticky on parts interchangeability. First example is the sway bar from the 2013. The PTR11-52071 is supposed to bolt right up. I am installing one on my 2015 Le 5 door hatch. What else can I get away with?

04-02-2022, 08:46 PM	#2
mitch9521 Gen 3 > Gen 2 Drives: NCP131, F-150 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 497	Pretty much anything suspension-wise from a 2nd gen(06-11) will bolt into a 3rd gen hatchback(12-19). __________________ 2014 NCP131 5 Speed 2007 F150 4.2L 5 Speed 2013 Rav4 LE AWD Autotragic - Wife's

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04-06-2022, 05:04 AM	#7
Calrenman Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: So. Cal. Ventura Posts: 91	What does the adjustment do? Camber? Or just stiffen the ride? Is the tanabe four bolts or two? Do you have a part # or link handy? I am new to the mods on this car. My car has been in a fender bender so adjustment may be a good call. Car tracks well. I cannot wait to put the sway bar on. The freeway is wobbly in the wind. Thanks for the heads up.

04-07-2022, 08:34 AM	#9
Calrenman Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: So. Cal. Ventura Posts: 91	Thank you Mitch.

06-03-2023, 07:14 AM	#18
Calrenman Drives: 2015 Toyota Yaris LE Hatchie Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: So. Cal. Ventura Posts: 91	I installed the sway bar and some rubber spring spacers that firmed the ride up and it tracks completely "true" now. The slop in the rear axle/ trailing arm is gone! TRD sway bar is the way to go! I also installed a trailer hitch for a bike rack that seemed to stiffen it up too. I may have made contact with a Japanese Manufacturer of frame and body braces for test fitting some braces on the 2015 Yaris 3rd gen with an automatic. It may help get parts lists "UPDATED" and expanded. I will go to their shop at the end of the month. I will figure how to get pictures and video up to share results.