Questions about springs - Toyota Yaris Forums

oscarying · 09-03-2006, 08:07 AM

Would like to ask ..
is that changing the springs but not changing the whole suspension would shorten the life of the factory damper?
how long will that be shorten if thats true?
i wanna get kings spring due to its cheap in aust

slvryaris · 09-03-2006, 12:27 PM

You can get Tanabe springs from Jay at C2AUTO or P.M. him at C2AUTOSPL. Dont know about the shipping though. Tanabe states that their springs are fine with the stock shocks and struts. I am sure it will wear a little faster depending on how far you go down, but I would be sure to get the front end aligned or checked after lowering to make sure every thing is ok.

SimmZ · 09-03-2006, 07:16 PM

Lowering springs on stock shocks/struts will shorter thier life by the half.

BulletProofAuto · 09-03-2006, 08:16 PM

there is no direct amount that the springs will shorten the life of dampers. i would not worry about it too much though, by the time your stock dampers begin to fail there should be plenty of "improvements" on the market to replace them with.

slvryaris · 09-03-2006, 09:57 PM

I imagine the stock shocks/struts wouldnt last that long in the first place.

03Z33 · 09-04-2006, 10:01 AM

I can't say how long they'll last, but they do get VERY hot after a session at the track running R-compounds !

As mentioned, the Tanabe springs aren't so much stiffer than stock to cause "excessive" stress to the shock/struts... For normal street driving they should last a few years before any major signs of wear.

*Chris07LB* · 09-04-2006, 12:57 PM

Talked to Tanabe direct a few times already... their DF210's were designed to use the stock struts/springs, and factory sway bar end links.

Now you can always improve on the factory stuff, and get a much better upgrade, but its not needed.

oscarying · 09-05-2006, 07:29 PM

For the DF210's you guys mentioned,will it drop the baby?

*Chris07LB* · 09-05-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by oscarying

For the DF210's you guys mentioned,will it drop the baby?

The SEARCH button is your friend. Lots of posted info and pictures of the DF210's. Go have a good read.

bulldogs2k · 09-05-2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

The SEARCH button is your friend. Lots of posted info and pictures of the DF210's. Go have a good read.

happy motoring!

09-03-2006, 08:07 AM	#1
oscarying Drives: SLOOWZ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 56	Questions about springs Would like to ask .. is that changing the springs but not changing the whole suspension would shorten the life of the factory damper? how long will that be shorten if thats true? i wanna get kings spring due to its cheap in aust

09-03-2006, 07:16 PM	#3
SimmZ Drives: 2k3 Cavalier & 2k2 Echo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Posts: 260	Lowering springs on stock shocks/struts will shorter thier life by the half. __________________ 2003 Chevy Cavalier Ecotec - His car! 2002 Toyota Echo Sedan - Her car... FOR SALE!

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09-03-2006, 12:27 PM	#2
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	You can get Tanabe springs from Jay at C2AUTO or P.M. him at C2AUTOSPL. Dont know about the shipping though. Tanabe states that their springs are fine with the stock shocks and struts. I am sure it will wear a little faster depending on how far you go down, but I would be sure to get the front end aligned or checked after lowering to make sure every thing is ok.

09-03-2006, 08:16 PM	#4
BulletProofAuto Drives: 00 itr Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gardena, CA Posts: 227	there is no direct amount that the springs will shorten the life of dampers. i would not worry about it too much though, by the time your stock dampers begin to fail there should be plenty of "improvements" on the market to replace them with.

09-03-2006, 09:57 PM	#5
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I imagine the stock shocks/struts wouldnt last that long in the first place.

09-04-2006, 10:01 AM	#6
03Z33 View User's Garage Drives: TCR10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,132	I can't say how long they'll last, but they do get VERY hot after a session at the track running R-compounds ! As mentioned, the Tanabe springs aren't so much stiffer than stock to cause "excessive" stress to the shock/struts... For normal street driving they should last a few years before any major signs of wear.

09-04-2006, 12:57 PM	#7
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Talked to Tanabe direct a few times already... their DF210's were designed to use the stock struts/springs, and factory sway bar end links. Now you can always improve on the factory stuff, and get a much better upgrade, but its not needed.

09-05-2006, 07:29 PM	#8
oscarying Drives: SLOOWZ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 56	For the DF210's you guys mentioned,will it drop the baby?