Got my coilovers today, what's up with Megans rear spring perches? - Toyota Yaris Forums

DeathBeard · 11-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Hey all,

if you look at the bottom of the spring perches on the tein coilovers there is a nut that secures the rear spring perches to the beam, on the megans there is no such way to secure it, is it just supposed to sit in the beam, that's it? Does it rely on spring preload to keep the spring in the car? Looks a little sketchy

1.5 · 11-17-2012, 02:39 PM

Yes sir it just sits there. Just like the stock springs just sit straight on the perches. The weight of the car will keep them in place.

DeathBeard · 11-17-2012, 02:45 PM

Ok cool so no worries about the spring becoming unseated I was hoping either you or mr. miles would see it

DeathBeard · 11-17-2012, 02:46 PM

pic

1.5 · 11-17-2012, 03:07 PM

looks so nice and clean just flip it for install lol

after you're done installing, if you still want shorter stiffer springs lmk first. I have the 170mm/7kg that I don't really need anymore since I am picking up a few shorter ones.

DeathBeard · 11-17-2012, 04:23 PM

thanks brother

Once again thanks Garm for the excellent service!

yariseggvvti · 11-18-2012, 12:08 AM

Deathbeard: How did you set it up. Do you do the setting before you install or install it and then adjust it. Thanks!

mr_miles · 11-18-2012, 01:20 AM

If you go without the perches, I suggest investing in some thick cable ties. I use very large ones on the bottom of the springs to hold them in the perches( two on each spring). Fortunately, there are holes in the bottom of the perch, and the ties work perfect there.

cali yaris · 11-18-2012, 01:54 AM

welcome - enjoy - PICS PICS PICS

1.5 · 11-18-2012, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yariseggvvti

Deathbeard: How did you set it up. Do you do the setting before you install or install it and then adjust it. Thanks!

If you are going for perfect fitment, then you may never finish making adjustments lol. I still make fine tuning adjustments almost weekly. Its like you are always chasing that perfect setting. If you are using them for a moderate drop and performance then I would set them, install them and let them settle, and then make your final adjustments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_miles

If you go without the perches, I suggest investing in some thick cable ties. I use very large ones on the bottom of the springs to hold them in the perches( two on each spring). Fortunately, there are holes in the bottom of the perch, and the ties work perfect there.

If using the standard 190/3 springs you don't need the zipties as much. The soft rate allows the chassis to hold the spring in place. For stiffer springs absolutely I would zip tie them but I've only ever done so on top. The bottom is so tight it like locks in place.

ilikerice · 11-18-2012, 06:35 AM

1.5 is right, the weight of the car and the shocks prevent the spring from coming out.

11-17-2012, 02:39 PM	#2
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Yes sir it just sits there. Just like the stock springs just sit straight on the perches. The weight of the car will keep them in place. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

11-17-2012, 02:45 PM	#3
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	Ok cool so no worries about the spring becoming unseated I was hoping either you or mr. miles would see it __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

11-17-2012, 03:07 PM	#5
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	looks so nice and clean just flip it for install lol after you're done installing, if you still want shorter stiffer springs lmk first. I have the 170mm/7kg that I don't really need anymore since I am picking up a few shorter ones. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

11-17-2012, 04:23 PM	#6
DeathBeard Drives: 2010 Yaris S Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 574	thanks brother Once again thanks Garm for the excellent service! __________________ "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." Proverbs 16:9

11-18-2012, 01:54 AM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	welcome - enjoy - PICS PICS PICS __________________ 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.

11-18-2012, 12:08 AM	#7
yariseggvvti Drives: Yaris Hatchieback Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 199	Deathbeard: How did you set it up. Do you do the setting before you install or install it and then adjust it. Thanks!

11-18-2012, 06:35 AM	#11
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	1.5 is right, the weight of the car and the shocks prevent the spring from coming out. __________________ -Derrick- "Racing is important to men who do it well. When you're racing... It's life. Anything that happens before or after, is just waiting."

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