Help with lowering - Toyota Yaris Forums

Turbo&Auto · 05-17-2007, 10:19 AM

I'm trying to install my Tanabe DF springs, how do you remove the nut on top of the front struts??? I can get a socket on top but then I can't get the wrench on the socket to turn it. Help please if you can :)

hasher22 · 05-17-2007, 10:24 AM

Have u tried the search button for a Tanabe DF DIY??

those search engines are powerful....

Turbo&Auto · 05-17-2007, 10:25 AM

Yeah, I just noticed the howto section. When I found the site thru google it took me right to a forum page and I didnt notice the YW front page with the easy link.

Sorry for the laziness. I'm BIG on forums so I know how annoying it can be when someone does what I just did. My bad...

YamilR · 05-17-2007, 10:30 AM

You need a 19mm wrench

Toymaniac · 05-17-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamilR

You need a 19mm wrench

sorry but i just did mine and it was a 17mm for both top bolts...

the 19mm its the 2 lower one that are bolted to the hub...

the fist one on top i removed it with an impact gun

brickhardmeat · 05-17-2007, 01:51 PM

I just used my fingers because I am so tough and strong.

Didn't I mention that I also know -everything-.

Turbo&Auto · 05-17-2007, 07:08 PM

Reading that how-to helped alot. I saw something online about remove the wiper tray with the wipers and all, I just couldn't believe that was the way. BUT sure enough it was....It was a lot easier then I thought too!! :) 2 hrs for the total install.

Here it is:

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo&Auto

Reading that how-to helped alot. I saw something online about remove the wiper tray with the wipers and all, I just couldn't believe that was the way. BUT sure enough it was....It was a lot easier then I thought too!! :) 2 hrs for the total install.

Out of curiosity did you start at the front, or the rear? Which springs did you use?

Turbo&Auto · 05-17-2007, 08:25 PM

I started with the front since I figured it would be the most tough.

Tanabe DF's.

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo&Auto

I started with the front since I figured it would be the most tough.

Tanabe DF's.

That would be my approach. Get the crappy part done, and then move on to the easy stuff. I assume you spent most of your time on the front end? Where did you place your jack for the front end work? I assume you brought both tires off the ground at the same time?

BTW, Where are you located at in PA?

brickhardmeat · 05-17-2007, 08:33 PM

I put mine up on jack stands

Front was a little time consuming for me all that goddamn turning and spring compressing, won't be so bad putting in the coilovers.

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I put mine up on jack stands

Front was a little time consuming for me all that goddamn turning and spring compressing, won't be so bad putting in the coilovers.

The only thing I hate about unibody is the lack of a frame! I always worry about crunching body work even though I use the designated jacking points.

brickhardmeat · 05-17-2007, 08:48 PM

I always try and push the car off the stands before I start.

Of course with this car you kind of feel like you will dent or break something whaling on it as mentioned by others.

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I always try and push the car off the stands before I start.

Of course with this car you kind of feel like you will dent or break something whaling on it as mentioned by others.

I assume that maneuver is an effort to cause a natural obstruction from drive buys whilst you are wrenching in "Big D"!

YamilR · 05-17-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toymaniac

sorry but i just did mine and it was a 17mm for both top bolts...

the 19mm its the 2 lower one that are bolted to the hub...

the fist one on top i removed it with an impact gun

Yeah I'm wrong, I meant to say 17mm box wrench. It's being 6 months and 8000 miles later and they look even better once they settle

YamilR · 05-17-2007, 08:58 PM

Here's the DIY by Chris07LB
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

blacksan · 05-17-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamilR

Yeah I'm wrong, I meant to say 17mm box wrench. It's being 6 months and 8000 miles later and they look even better once they settle

So, now that your ass is sagin you are one with the force?

05-17-2007, 10:19 AM	#1
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	Help with lowering I'm trying to install my Tanabe DF springs, how do you remove the nut on top of the front struts??? I can get a socket on top but then I can't get the wrench on the socket to turn it. Help please if you can :)

05-17-2007, 10:24 AM	#2
hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	Have u tried the search button for a Tanabe DF DIY?? those search engines are powerful.... __________________

05-17-2007, 01:51 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I just used my fingers because I am so tough and strong. Didn't I mention that I also know -everything-. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-17-2007, 08:33 PM	#11
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I put mine up on jack stands Front was a little time consuming for me all that goddamn turning and spring compressing, won't be so bad putting in the coilovers. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-17-2007, 08:48 PM	#13
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	I always try and push the car off the stands before I start. Of course with this car you kind of feel like you will dent or break something whaling on it as mentioned by others. __________________ SPONSORED BY

05-17-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	Yeah, I just noticed the howto section. When I found the site thru google it took me right to a forum page and I didnt notice the YW front page with the easy link. Sorry for the laziness. I'm BIG on forums so I know how annoying it can be when someone does what I just did. My bad...

05-17-2007, 10:30 AM	#4
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	You need a 19mm wrench

05-17-2007, 07:08 PM	#7
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	Reading that how-to helped alot. I saw something online about remove the wiper tray with the wipers and all, I just couldn't believe that was the way. BUT sure enough it was....It was a lot easier then I thought too!! :) 2 hrs for the total install. Here it is:

05-17-2007, 08:25 PM	#9
Turbo&Auto Drives: 07 Join Date: May 2007 Location: home Posts: 236	I started with the front since I figured it would be the most tough. Tanabe DF's.

05-17-2007, 08:58 PM	#16
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	DIY Here's the DIY by Chris07LB http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096

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