Compress existing springs? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

1.5 · 07-31-2012, 01:37 PM

in the rear the struts do not need to be touched.

in the front yes, you will need to remove the struts, use a spring compressor to squeeze the springs together and unassemble the strut while the spring is compressed and remove the spring from the strut then place the new spring on the strut and reassemble. Reinstall and done.

33OH · 07-31-2012, 01:47 PM

I ran coil clamps on my DF210's to make them lower. They work, but make your ride bouncy and will eventually fail and come off. You also will need to remove your shock/strut/spring assembly and use spring compressors to add them - so why not just install a new spring while you're at it? Same amount of work involved pretty much.

Also, do not cut Yaris springs. As others have said, they taper and will not sit on the perch correctly if cut.

BEEF · 07-31-2012, 01:55 PM

ok, here is all you need to know. you may want to print this out and show it to your guy. then there is no question about what you need to do.

otterhere · 07-31-2012, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEEF

ok, here is all you need to know. you may want to print this out and show it to your guy. then there is no question about what you need to do.

Thank you, Beef! We seem to be the blind leading the blind here; the first mechanic I called had never even heard of the YARIS; made me spell it???

And if anyone has a link to PICTURES of removing the back seat, I'll take those, too!

Can't be too careful...

BEEF · 07-31-2012, 03:21 PM

back seat.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306

not a pdf of it but someone that has done it. that should be really easy to do.

otterhere · 08-02-2012, 12:52 PM

Another question since, having to remove the struts, the mechanics want to charge me around $300... Plus the cost of the springs, plus the cost of shipping -- all for under 2" of difference? I'm at this point thinking, "Eh, not worth it!" Can I do just the back end (rear springs) since the struts DON'T have to be taken off there (will cost less to do) and it's the back end sticking up that really bothers me anyway; don't like the butt-up look.

otterhere · 08-15-2012, 01:25 PM

Estimates all in: Cutting or compressing springs being unsafe, I'd have it done the proper way, so $465 for parts and labor (maybe $400 if I bought used) to "drop" my Yaris to make it look better and stiffen the bouncy ride; my decision? Learn to love it...

07-31-2012, 01:37 PM	#19
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	in the rear the struts do not need to be touched. in the front yes, you will need to remove the struts, use a spring compressor to squeeze the springs together and unassemble the strut while the spring is compressed and remove the spring from the strut then place the new spring on the strut and reassemble. Reinstall and done. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

07-31-2012, 03:21 PM	#23
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	back seat. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306 not a pdf of it but someone that has done it. that should be really easy to do. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

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07-31-2012, 01:47 PM	#20
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	I ran coil clamps on my DF210's to make them lower. They work, but make your ride bouncy and will eventually fail and come off. You also will need to remove your shock/strut/spring assembly and use spring compressors to add them - so why not just install a new spring while you're at it? Same amount of work involved pretty much. Also, do not cut Yaris springs. As others have said, they taper and will not sit on the perch correctly if cut.

08-02-2012, 12:52 PM	#24
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Another question since, having to remove the struts, the mechanics want to charge me around $300... Plus the cost of the springs, plus the cost of shipping -- all for under 2" of difference? I'm at this point thinking, "Eh, not worth it!" Can I do just the back end (rear springs) since the struts DON'T have to be taken off there (will cost less to do) and it's the back end sticking up that really bothers me anyway; don't like the butt-up look.

08-15-2012, 01:25 PM	#25
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Estimates all in: Cutting or compressing springs being unsafe, I'd have it done the proper way, so $465 for parts and labor (maybe $400 if I bought used) to "drop" my Yaris to make it look better and stiffen the bouncy ride; my decision? Learn to love it...