Shocks upgrade - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yarflana · 01-29-2013, 11:50 PM

Want to upgrade the rear shocks from stock. I looked a for while on the forum and found really only the Monroe Sensa Trac and Tokico shocks being used.

If I am looking to install a rear sway bar at the same time as upgrading the rear shocks, what do you suggest for the shocks?

Please advise...thanks,
Pat

DeathBeard · 01-30-2013, 10:04 AM

Tokico,Monroe is a inferior product

1.5 · 01-30-2013, 11:10 AM

There is also kyb

http://shop.microimageonline.com/KYB...et-KYB-GR2.htm

xnamerxx · 01-30-2013, 11:32 AM

If you wait a bit, megan is supposed to be releasing some stock replacement shocks, I tested them and was very surprised on how well they performed. Otherwise I'd say find a set of rear HTS's or blues.

Yarflana · 01-30-2013, 11:42 AM

So these would work for the rear?

I only want to do the rear at this time.
http://www.amazon.com/KYB-343442-GR-...1&s=automotive

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Originally Posted by 1.5

There is also kyb

http://shop.microimageonline.com/KYB...et-KYB-GR2.htm

Kaotic Lazagna · 01-31-2013, 01:09 AM

This should be moved to the wheels and suspension section.

OP, I'd suggest doing all four at the same time. I installed my TRD struts up front, and left the rear OEM since we couldn't figure out how to get to the top rear shock nut at the time, and man, my car handled pretty bad. Once the rear TRD shocks were on, my car handled so much better.

Yarflana · 01-31-2013, 11:10 AM

Thanks Koatic.

I plan to do the rear first since there is less action back there, and a sway bar. I will get to the front shortly thereafter, but retain the stock springs.

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

This should be moved to the wheels and suspension section.

OP, I'd suggest doing all four at the same time. I installed my TRD struts up front, and left the rear OEM since we couldn't figure out how to get to the top rear shock nut at the time, and man, my car handled pretty bad. Once the rear TRD shocks were on, my car handled so much better.

cali yaris · 01-31-2013, 02:13 PM

I'll price match on the rears, but the GR2 is not much of an upgrade in terms of performance (meaning you won't feel much difference). If you want a performance shock, you'd want Tokico blues. I can sell just rear pairs.

cali yaris · 01-31-2013, 03:55 PM

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If you wait a bit, megan is supposed to be releasing some stock replacement shocks, I tested them and was very surprised on how well they performed.

Megan has no concrete plans to release the product anytime soon. Certainly not before the beginning of 2014. Further, this product will be intended as an OEM replacement, with no difference in damping and no adjustment.

I'm not sure what you thought you were feeling with them, but there should be no actual performance improvement with this product.

Absolutely Red 12 · 01-31-2013, 05:44 PM

Buy all 4 Tokicos and the rear sway bar at once from Garm at Micro Image!!

Garm, make him a deal!!

UberSilver · 01-31-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Absolutely Red 12

Buy all 4 Tokicos and the rear sway bar at once from Garm at Micro Image!!

Garm, make him a deal!!

How much Garm? I've been looking for new shocks as well.

Can you get anywhere near $300. for all four corners?

vadr45 · 02-18-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

This should be moved to the wheels and suspension section.
OP, I'd suggest doing all four at the same time. I installed my TRD struts up front, and left the rear OEM since we couldn't figure out how to get to the top rear shock nut at the time, and man, my car handled pretty bad. Once the rear TRD shocks were on, my car handled so much better.

Gotta tell ya - I did the front and rear TRD shocks together and the car handles beautifully now. Previous owner only put in the TRD rear sway bar and lowering springs and it wurnt enuf. Even Madame appreciates the better ride profile.

Yarflana · 02-18-2013, 10:39 PM

Yeah, already put on Eibach's and Tokico reds and TRD sway. Much better now...an then some. Just trying to decide now whether the Eibach's get me low enough.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-18-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vadr45

Gotta tell ya - I did the front and rear TRD shocks together and the car handles beautifully now. Previous owner only put in the TRD rear sway bar and lowering springs and it wurnt enuf. Even Madame appreciates the better ride profile.

Nice.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-18-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Yarflana

Yeah, already put on Eibach's and Tokico reds and TRD sway. Much better now...an then some. Just trying to decide now whether the Eibach's get me low enough.

How long ago did you install the springs? If it wasn't too long ago, then they'll still settle and drop a little bit more. However, Eibach's drop is, what, 1.1" or 1.5"? I forget.

01-29-2013, 11:50 PM	#1
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	Shocks upgrade Want to upgrade the rear shocks from stock. I looked a for while on the forum and found really only the Monroe Sensa Trac and Tokico shocks being used. If I am looking to install a rear sway bar at the same time as upgrading the rear shocks, what do you suggest for the shocks? Please advise...thanks, Pat

01-30-2013, 10:04 AM	#2
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	Tokico,Monroe is a inferior product __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

01-30-2013, 11:10 AM	#3
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	There is also kyb http://shop.microimageonline.com/KYB...et-KYB-GR2.htm __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

01-31-2013, 02:13 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I'll price match on the rears, but the GR2 is not much of an upgrade in terms of performance (meaning you won't feel much difference). If you want a performance shock, you'd want Tokico blues. I can sell just rear pairs. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

01-31-2013, 05:44 PM	#10
Absolutely Red 12 Asshole Drives: 2012 and 2013! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Your moms house. Posts: 392	Buy all 4 Tokicos and the rear sway bar at once from Garm at Micro Image!! Garm, make him a deal!! __________________ Cheapest DD I could find!!

01-30-2013, 11:32 AM	#4
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	If you wait a bit, megan is supposed to be releasing some stock replacement shocks, I tested them and was very surprised on how well they performed. Otherwise I'd say find a set of rear HTS's or blues.

01-31-2013, 01:09 AM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	This should be moved to the wheels and suspension section. OP, I'd suggest doing all four at the same time. I installed my TRD struts up front, and left the rear OEM since we couldn't figure out how to get to the top rear shock nut at the time, and man, my car handled pretty bad. Once the rear TRD shocks were on, my car handled so much better.

02-18-2013, 10:39 PM	#13
Yarflana View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Base Model Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: TX Posts: 255	Yeah, already put on Eibach's and Tokico reds and TRD sway. Much better now...an then some. Just trying to decide now whether the Eibach's get me low enough.

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