Non-lowering stiffer springs for Tokicos?

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by vten

Did you mean the spring compressor when you referring to the struts tool ?

If so, you can find them at the local advance auto parts...the brand is arm pro if my memory serve me right :)

Thanks, I was advised to speak to the parts store- in fact found the tool that I need at one of the CanadianTire outlets - the problem is that it is difficult to find it on site (always rented to someone) and they do not make reservations (( (which is unfair)

Thinking about spending 30 bucks and bying one from ebay

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Thinking about spending 30 bucks and bying one from ebay

Its a tool you wont regret owning...

However, if you're like me and have friends who mod their cars, it'll get borrowed a lot

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by thebarber

Its a tool you wont regret owning...

However, if you're like me and have friends who mod their cars, it'll get borrowed a lot

thanks for advice.. ordered one from ebay

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

thanks for advice.. ordered one from ebay

Which tool did you order? Can you post up the link on eBay to the one you picked up?

[cali yaris]

Definitely a useful automotive tool!

[BoyMalambing]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Definitely a useful automotive tool!

Do you have for Toyota Echo 2005 same like this.

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by BoyMalambing

Do you have for Toyota Echo 2005 same like this.

it is the same.. lots of stuff on ebay to choose from

[TOLMACH]

Update: my wife noticed today that the car became a firmer ride (asked me why does the car feel different).. I am happy!!

[CrankyOldMan]

I went with a much more expensive option: buy a second set of spring retaining hardware. While it cost about as much as a decent set of spring compressors, I won't ever have to mess with one: each spring stays mounted on its own shock.

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

I went with a much more expensive option: buy a second set of spring retaining hardware. While it cost about as much as a decent set of spring compressors, I won't ever have to mess with one: each spring stays mounted on its own shock.

Every aftermarket spring I've put on can be put on the strut without a spring compressor EXCEPT Eibach prokits

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by thebarber

Every aftermarket spring I've put on can be put on the strut without a spring compressor EXCEPT Eibach prokits

Indeed, but I'm going to be swapping out springs & shocks every fall/spring. This way I won't need a compressor to dis-/re-assemble the OEM springs twice a year.

[thebarber]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Indeed, but I'm going to be swapping out springs & shocks every fall/spring. This way I won't need a compressor to dis-/re-assemble the OEM springs twice a year.

i did the same for a couple years...then i got sick of doing it twice a year and just run eibach sportlines year-round.

i run taller tires in the winter, though....gives me an extra 1/2" of ground clearance

[TOLMACH]

Originally Posted by thebarber

Every aftermarket spring I've put on can be put on the strut without a spring compressor EXCEPT Eibach prokits

Interesting.. what was different with pro-kits?

Just ordered myself a set.. hopefully this works for yaris.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130621365599...84.m1497.l2649

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by TOLMACH

Interesting.. what was different with pro-kits?

Prokits have the least amount of drop. Therefor they are a taller spring, requiring more compression to mount over springs that drop 1.5 to 2".

[Yarflana]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Prokits have the least amount of drop. Therefor they are a taller spring, requiring more compression to mount over springs that drop 1.5 to 2".

I just installed Tokico reds and Eibach pro kit springs and DID NOT have to use a spring compressor to install; however, of course needed it for the stock spring removal for the parts that would transfer to the Tokicos.

I can safely say I will not need a spring compressor in the future to remove the Eibachs...they are shorter than stock enough to avoid the need for the tool.

[TOLMACH]

^ Makes sense, thank you