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03-22-2010, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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TRD Springs And Sway Bar
I put the TRD lowering springs on my 08 Yaris last week. I thought the ride felt better than the factory springs and handling is a bit better. Two days later, I added the TRD rear sway bar. This little car handles nicely now! I recommend both mods to all Yaris owners.
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03-22-2010, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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Looks good man and thats a nice setup, feels good in the twisties!
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03-23-2010, 09:37 AM | #3 |
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Now add the Sportivo dampers and hang on.
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03-23-2010, 04:18 PM | #4 |
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Thanks! Not going to replace struts/shocks until they need to be replaced, though. This was fun to do on the "cheap".
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03-23-2010, 04:44 PM | #5 |
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Looks great! I like the wheels.
I only replaced the springs on mine as well and will wait till new struts and shocks are needed before replacing them. |
03-23-2010, 05:20 PM | #6 |
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Looks great!
Please take the time to add your recommendations to this thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9846 Thanks!
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03-23-2010, 05:23 PM | #7 | |
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03-23-2010, 05:48 PM | #8 |
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which brand then.i was thinking about the sway bar
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03-24-2010, 04:46 AM | #9 |
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Very nice , any rubbing with your set-up?
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03-24-2010, 09:59 AM | #10 |
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03-24-2010, 10:47 AM | #11 |
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04-02-2010, 09:39 AM | #12 |
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Wow Rick, I'm a fan! I like the "simple" mods. I'm a daily highway driver and I was looking to make similar adjustments. Good job!
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04-03-2010, 12:11 AM | #13 |
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those are at the top of my list of to do.. i just ordered the same rims as you as well! konig feathers 16" with nitto neogens 205/45/16. what are yours? also how much was it to install the springs and sway bar or did you do it yourself?
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04-05-2010, 04:58 PM | #14 |
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17" Feathers...Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 tires.
I work at a dealership and paid a tech $60 on the side to install the springs and $20 to do the sway bar. I think book time on the springs is about 5-6 hours, so look out if you have a shop do it. Labor could be expensive!
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04-05-2010, 11:01 PM | #15 |
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Very nice!
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04-06-2010, 12:43 AM | #16 | |
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also any rubbing with your setup? |
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04-06-2010, 08:00 AM | #17 |
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i agree top parts for a top toy
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04-26-2010, 03:25 AM | #18 |
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I am thinking of whether to get the NF210 or the TRD, now see your thread....looks so nice......
Also, just wondering will it be like really bumpy on uneven road? |
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