Lowering Question??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

darkMINI · 10-21-2010, 08:15 PM

How far can a Yaris be lowered before requiring new struts? I've heard that you can modify the bumpstops on the original struts???

JBougie · 10-21-2010, 08:34 PM

I have a 2" drop on mine ... and that's about as low as you can get, and I don't have aftermarket struts. Factory setup, still rides smooth as ever.

darkMINI · 10-21-2010, 10:34 PM

Thanks JBougie, Did you have to mess with the bump stops?

big lo · 10-21-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by darkMINI

How far can a Yaris be lowered before requiring new struts? I've heard that you can modify the bumpstops on the original struts???

As low as you want it, aftermarket springs comes in different ratios so that depends on the person the lowest springs around are the TEIN S techs I have those and my ride is on 18 she sits low

kargoboy · 10-21-2010, 11:51 PM

As long as you keep it around 2 inches or under you should be fine.
I've had Eibachs on my Mazda DD for six years and 140k miles and I
am still on the OEM struts.

Freedan · 10-22-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by darkMINI

Thanks JBougie, Did you have to mess with the bump stops?

I can't talk for JBougie, but I have the MI springs on stock shocks. I did cut the bump stop.

I didn't feel any difference in ride quality though. But then again I only had the car for 300ish miles before I installed the MI springs.

*Astroman* · 10-22-2010, 03:20 PM

I went to fat cat motorsports online and purchased their shortened bumpstops, still running OEM shocks just fine. Waiting for them to go out before I replace them with some good ones. So far the car handles awesome, can't wait to see what improved shocks do.

JBougie · 10-22-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by darkMINI

Thanks JBougie, Did you have to mess with the bump stops?

I don't know if it was needed but we cut mine, just the first nub.

JBougie · 10-22-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Freedan

I can't talk for JBougie, but I have the MI springs on stock shocks. I did cut the bump stop.

I didn't feel any difference in ride quality though. But then again I only had the car for 300ish miles before I installed the MI springs.

heheh I had mine for a whole 20 miles :) haha

jamal1984 · 10-22-2010, 08:43 PM

dumb questions, i'm planning to do this on my next DIY project, what is bump stops? and where is it located at?
For the price of spring and shocks it's almost equal the price of coilover, what is the advantage and disadvantage of both?
thanks

JBougie · 10-22-2010, 11:53 PM

Bump stop is a styrofoam piece that's on top of the strut. I wouldn't suggest going in blind and cutting it if you don't know what it is or what you're looking for. Find a good DIY with pictures :)

IMO:
With the Yaris, you don't need shocks with a lot of the springs - so it is GREATLY cheaper than coilovers.

It's great they are adjustable - however, if you don't have them adjusted properly you'll throw the cars balance out of whack.

If you get good coilovers, they won't squeek - if you don't get good coilovers, they have the potential of annoying the living hell out of you.

If you live somewhere that it snows a lot, it's great because you can adjust your car back up in the winter. However, since there is no weather protection on them - they rust very quickly. No one I knew would touch them in MN because they rust too fast and since we all had daily drivers - not worth dropped $1k on them.

Depending on the weather conditions of your area - they last about the same amount of time, if you're up north the cupplers and rods will rust out (like earlier mentioned) but you're in GA (I just noticed that) so you shouldn't have to worry about that)

I guess it's all with really just your preference. Springs are easier IMO and it's just less maintenance lol I'm lazy, so I'm all about convenience :)

Klink10 · 10-23-2010, 10:33 AM

Astro....thanks for the link info. Been wanting to lose another say 1/2 inch on my TRD set up that uses un-cut bumpstops. That may be the solution.

darkMINI · 10-23-2010, 02:57 PM

Sweet info, Thanks all yous guys!

10-21-2010, 08:15 PM	#1
darkMINI View User's Garage Drives: 08 hatch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C-Springs Posts: 101	Lowering Question??? How far can a Yaris be lowered before requiring new struts? I've heard that you can modify the bumpstops on the original struts??? __________________ '08 3dr HB, Black Sand, AEM, 16x6.6 Mini-Cooper wheels, DynoMax, Cruise, de-TPMS'ed.

10-21-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
darkMINI View User's Garage Drives: 08 hatch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C-Springs Posts: 101	Thanks JBougie, Did you have to mess with the bump stops? __________________ '08 3dr HB, Black Sand, AEM, 16x6.6 Mini-Cooper wheels, DynoMax, Cruise, de-TPMS'ed.

10-22-2010, 03:20 PM	#7
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	I went to fat cat motorsports online and purchased their shortened bumpstops, still running OEM shocks just fine. Waiting for them to go out before I replace them with some good ones. So far the car handles awesome, can't wait to see what improved shocks do. __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

10-23-2010, 02:57 PM	#13
darkMINI View User's Garage Drives: 08 hatch Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: C-Springs Posts: 101	Sweet info, Thanks all yous guys! __________________ '08 3dr HB, Black Sand, AEM, 16x6.6 Mini-Cooper wheels, DynoMax, Cruise, de-TPMS'ed.

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10-21-2010, 08:34 PM	#2
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	I have a 2" drop on mine ... and that's about as low as you can get, and I don't have aftermarket struts. Factory setup, still rides smooth as ever.

10-21-2010, 11:51 PM	#5
kargoboy Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan/'03 Protege Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 260	As long as you keep it around 2 inches or under you should be fine. I've had Eibachs on my Mazda DD for six years and 140k miles and I am still on the OEM struts.

10-22-2010, 08:43 PM	#10
jamal1984 The Beautification of Car View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 967	dumb questions, i'm planning to do this on my next DIY project, what is bump stops? and where is it located at? For the price of spring and shocks it's almost equal the price of coilover, what is the advantage and disadvantage of both? thanks

10-22-2010, 11:53 PM	#11
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	Bump stop is a styrofoam piece that's on top of the strut. I wouldn't suggest going in blind and cutting it if you don't know what it is or what you're looking for. Find a good DIY with pictures :) IMO: With the Yaris, you don't need shocks with a lot of the springs - so it is GREATLY cheaper than coilovers. It's great they are adjustable - however, if you don't have them adjusted properly you'll throw the cars balance out of whack. If you get good coilovers, they won't squeek - if you don't get good coilovers, they have the potential of annoying the living hell out of you. If you live somewhere that it snows a lot, it's great because you can adjust your car back up in the winter. However, since there is no weather protection on them - they rust very quickly. No one I knew would touch them in MN because they rust too fast and since we all had daily drivers - not worth dropped $1k on them. Depending on the weather conditions of your area - they last about the same amount of time, if you're up north the cupplers and rods will rust out (like earlier mentioned) but you're in GA (I just noticed that) so you shouldn't have to worry about that) I guess it's all with really just your preference. Springs are easier IMO and it's just less maintenance lol I'm lazy, so I'm all about convenience :)

10-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#12
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	Astro....thanks for the link info. Been wanting to lose another say 1/2 inch on my TRD set up that uses un-cut bumpstops. That may be the solution.