New shocks/springs? - Toyota Yaris Forums

devinlamothe · 04-10-2009, 02:09 PM

So I now have 110,000km and I'm wondering should I be getting new shocks/springs?

I did an inspection of them and they don't appear to be leaking or anything, seem like they are in pretty good condition.

regal · 04-12-2009, 09:07 AM

Odds are yes you need new shocks. You can do a test by pushing down on the hood and releasing, shouldn't bounce up/down afterward.

devinlamothe · 04-12-2009, 12:37 PM

Thing is, I've done this and they stay put. But I guess it's better to be safe than have a strut bust on me while driving.

Does anyone know where to get OEM shocks and springs for a decent price? No way I am buying them from the stealership.

thebarber · 04-12-2009, 04:42 PM

i have some extra oem shocks/struts kicking around w/ about 5000kms on them...

MUSKOKA800 · 04-12-2009, 05:06 PM

If you don't grab the barbers OEM units then the logical aftermarket units with be KYB GR-2's if you can source them in Canada. TireRack lists them if you care to import.

hafeez · 04-12-2009, 11:04 PM

is the KYB GR-2's better than the Tokico Blues if i'm lowered on Tanabe DF210 springs? how about the TRD Sportivo ones?

04-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	New shocks/springs? So I now have 110,000km and I'm wondering should I be getting new shocks/springs? I did an inspection of them and they don't appear to be leaking or anything, seem like they are in pretty good condition.

04-12-2009, 04:42 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	i have some extra oem shocks/struts kicking around w/ about 5000kms on them... __________________

04-12-2009, 05:06 PM	#5
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	If you don't grab the barbers OEM units then the logical aftermarket units with be KYB GR-2's if you can source them in Canada. TireRack lists them if you care to import. __________________ 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.

04-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#6
hafeez View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Silver Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 53	is the KYB GR-2's better than the Tokico Blues if i'm lowered on Tanabe DF210 springs? how about the TRD Sportivo ones? Last edited by hafeez; 04-13-2009 at 09:15 AM.

04-12-2009, 09:07 AM	#2
regal Drives: 09 Yaris 3 Dr White LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 432	Odds are yes you need new shocks. You can do a test by pushing down on the hood and releasing, shouldn't bounce up/down afterward.

04-12-2009, 12:37 PM	#3
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Thing is, I've done this and they stay put. But I guess it's better to be safe than have a strut bust on me while driving. Does anyone know where to get OEM shocks and springs for a decent price? No way I am buying them from the stealership.