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bB2NER · 03-15-2011, 03:13 PM

Cut springs are really BAD! They don't fit the spring pockets right and can fall out. On top of screwing up the overall spring rate and creating a very stiff ride.
Do yourself and yaris a favor and get the drop you want using the proper springs.

As far as using regular wheel spacers... Be sure to get the right length wheel studs and make sure the spacers are hub centric to avoid vibrations.
I prefer the hub spacers that bring the hub and brake assembly out as a whole so you don't have to mess with the wheel studs.

carlitoselcool · 03-16-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bB2NER

Cut springs are really BAD! They don't fit the spring pockets right and can fall out. On top of screwing up the overall spring rate and creating a very stiff ride.
Do yourself and yaris a favor and get the drop you want using the proper springs.

As far as using regular wheel spacers... Be sure to get the right length wheel studs and make sure the spacers are hub centric to avoid vibrations.
I prefer the hub spacers that bring the hub and brake assembly out as a whole so you don't have to mess with the wheel studs.

For all the skeptical people, I have had several cars with cut springs and I haven't encounter any problem, the ride quality is very nice, just a little more bouncy but it feels stiff and nice for turning, the lowering springs that I could buy will not give me this nice 4 inch drop, so I decided to once again cut the springs, I had a mustang , scion xa and now a yaris on cut springs and I love each of these car's handling and suspension. My opinion, don't be scared of cutting springs ( they are just springs, nothing high tech involved with springs) save money and get your own customize height that you want to achieve, of course if you have the $1000 go for the coillovers. Hope this post clarifies, let me know if any questions, Also I cut about 3 turns in the front and 2 in the back but I suggest you do it by trial and error to achieve your desired height. Good luck and let me know if I can help you with anything

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03-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#1
bB2NER My Box and Her Egg Drives: 05' Scion xB / 08' Yaris 3dr Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: W.TN Posts: 97	Cut springs are really BAD! They don't fit the spring pockets right and can fall out. On top of screwing up the overall spring rate and creating a very stiff ride. Do yourself and yaris a favor and get the drop you want using the proper springs. As far as using regular wheel spacers... Be sure to get the right length wheel studs and make sure the spacers are hub centric to avoid vibrations. I prefer the hub spacers that bring the hub and brake assembly out as a whole so you don't have to mess with the wheel studs.