Removed my spare tire but now i have a problem... - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisSedan · 04-01-2010, 11:06 PM

The rear of my car sits up very noticebly higher. I have trd springs and it looks like the rear end sits up 1 inch more. So the car looks angled down. Its surprising just that little bit of weight removed make the rear lift up.

Now im wondering if its worth just finding lowering springs for the rear only. I like having trd springs cause the ride is nice still. I heard the honda fit springs fit in the back. Anyone know of a higher spring rate spring that is just a little bit lower than trd.

To help balance things out.

FRONT

REAR

FRONT

REAR

Tamago · 04-01-2010, 11:09 PM

quit mixing go with show. that'll fix your problem ;)

YarisSedan · 04-02-2010, 03:28 PM

Why cant i have my cake and eat it too!

Kioshi · 04-02-2010, 03:48 PM

i have H&R springs...i removed my spare in January....the rear went up slightly, but not enough to notice the car pointed downwards when looked at~

Might want to try H&R lowering springs...

dinamix · 04-02-2010, 06:05 PM

your gonna spend the extra money to get 1/2 inch lower on the back? you might as well get coilovers. your probably going to spend the same amount. use your commom sense buddy. why would your remove your spare tire in the first place? its there for a reason

DARK AGE 53 · 04-02-2010, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

I have trd springs and it looks like the rear end sits up 1 inch more. So the car looks angled down. Its surprising just that little bit of weight removed make the rear lift up.

how soft are these spings anyways, a 1" rise for just removing your spare tire sounds crazy.

Tamago · 04-02-2010, 06:48 PM

cut off a coil..

Kioshi · 04-02-2010, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinamix

use your commom sense buddy. why would your remove your spare tire in the first place? its there for a reason

Read through other posts scattered on this site before speaking bluntly...
People Auto-X, like to travel light/do weight reduction....use your common sense on what the users applications and desires are..

Jason, whats the rate on the rear TRD springs? The H&R rear springs have a 1.3 rate...and are stiff so they don't go up much with the spare removed..

YarisSedan · 04-02-2010, 09:04 PM

I dont think there is a set spring rate since they are progressive not linear? Which could be the reason why they react so easily to weight. Spring rate dosnt get higher till they are pushed down so changes depends on the road and weight conditions.

"your gonna spend the extra money to get 1/2 inch lower on the back? you might as well get coilovers. your probably going to spend the same amount. use your commom sense buddy. why would your remove your spare tire in the first place? its there for a reason"

I have a triple A card in my wallet and i dont travel more than a few miles from home to work. I have tire pressure monitor system so ill know whenever my tire is low. its very unlikely ill ever have a blowout going no more than 45 on brand new tires that will require a spare tire. But if i did, i could just have my car towed to the closest tire shop.

If i ever go on a long trip its as simple as throwing the spare tire back in the trunk for reassurance.

Also springs are usually no more than 200 dollars and thast for a complete set of four verses 800 or more for a set of coil overs.

Tamago · 04-03-2010, 07:10 AM

cut off a coil

Kioshi · 04-03-2010, 08:27 AM

^ thats high school status for people who can't afford lowering springs.

Jason - there should be a rate of how much it sets your front/rear of the car. The Tanabe DFs on the rear do: 1.8 once they settle~ (dont quote me on it, but somewhere around there)
I know when Sean took his spare out, his raised somewhat in the rear, but not enough to where it looks like it was nose diving.

Tamago · 04-03-2010, 05:15 PM

cut off a coil.

use a cutoff wheel, not a torch.

DARK AGE 53 · 04-03-2010, 05:16 PM

my Yaris has stock springs, I removed the spare tire, hard mat covering the spare tire well, plastic trays, lug nut wrench and jack handle....total rise was a 1/4".

Tamago · 04-03-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK AGE 53

my Yaris has stock springs, I removed the spare tire, hard mat covering the spare tire well, plastic trays, lug nut wrench and jack handle....total rise was a 1/4".

yup, your yaris has stock springs ;)

schleppy · 04-05-2010, 04:43 PM

Relocate your battery to your trunk. That's likely my next mod.

YarisSedan · 04-05-2010, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schleppy

Relocate your battery to your trunk. That's likely my next mod.

Thats actually the best advise I think. Takes care of my cosmetic issue while giving me more balanced weight.

SilverBack · 04-05-2010, 10:25 PM

I'm running Progress springs, which are so stiff that there's ZERO ride height difference after gutting the interior for Auto-X.

YarisSedan · 04-06-2010, 01:14 PM

pics now so you can see the difference. I am wondering if this related to the rear suspention mod from moving the rear axle beam?

04-01-2010, 11:06 PM	#1
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Removed my spare tire but now i have a problem... The rear of my car sits up very noticebly higher. I have trd springs and it looks like the rear end sits up 1 inch more. So the car looks angled down. Its surprising just that little bit of weight removed make the rear lift up. Now im wondering if its worth just finding lowering springs for the rear only. I like having trd springs cause the ride is nice still. I heard the honda fit springs fit in the back. Anyone know of a higher spring rate spring that is just a little bit lower than trd. To help balance things out. FRONT REAR FRONT REAR Last edited by YarisSedan; 04-06-2010 at 01:14 PM.

04-05-2010, 10:25 PM	#17
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	I'm running Progress springs, which are so stiff that there's ZERO ride height difference after gutting the interior for Auto-X. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-06-2010, 01:14 PM	#18
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	pics now so you can see the difference. I am wondering if this related to the rear suspention mod from moving the rear axle beam? Last edited by YarisSedan; 04-06-2010 at 01:47 PM.

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YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Why cant i have my cake and eat it too!

04-02-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	i have H&R springs...i removed my spare in January....the rear went up slightly, but not enough to notice the car pointed downwards when looked at~ Might want to try H&R lowering springs...

04-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
dinamix Drives: magntic grey Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 65	your gonna spend the extra money to get 1/2 inch lower on the back? you might as well get coilovers. your probably going to spend the same amount. use your commom sense buddy. why would your remove your spare tire in the first place? its there for a reason

04-02-2010, 09:04 PM	#9
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	I dont think there is a set spring rate since they are progressive not linear? Which could be the reason why they react so easily to weight. Spring rate dosnt get higher till they are pushed down so changes depends on the road and weight conditions. "your gonna spend the extra money to get 1/2 inch lower on the back? you might as well get coilovers. your probably going to spend the same amount. use your commom sense buddy. why would your remove your spare tire in the first place? its there for a reason" I have a triple A card in my wallet and i dont travel more than a few miles from home to work. I have tire pressure monitor system so ill know whenever my tire is low. its very unlikely ill ever have a blowout going no more than 45 on brand new tires that will require a spare tire. But if i did, i could just have my car towed to the closest tire shop. If i ever go on a long trip its as simple as throwing the spare tire back in the trunk for reassurance. Also springs are usually no more than 200 dollars and thast for a complete set of four verses 800 or more for a set of coil overs.

04-03-2010, 08:27 AM	#11
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	^ thats high school status for people who can't afford lowering springs. Jason - there should be a rate of how much it sets your front/rear of the car. The Tanabe DFs on the rear do: 1.8 once they settle~ (dont quote me on it, but somewhere around there) I know when Sean took his spare out, his raised somewhat in the rear, but not enough to where it looks like it was nose diving.

04-03-2010, 05:16 PM	#13
DARK AGE 53 Drives: 2009 Yaris Onyx Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 201	my Yaris has stock springs, I removed the spare tire, hard mat covering the spare tire well, plastic trays, lug nut wrench and jack handle....total rise was a 1/4".

04-05-2010, 04:43 PM	#15
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	Relocate your battery to your trunk. That's likely my next mod.