Toyota Yaris MK1 Shock Absorbers And Spring Removal Guide (1999-2005)

Поділитися
Вставка

КОМЕНТАРІ • 97

  • @shaknoori2868
    @shaknoori2868 3 роки тому +4

    Very nice. For North American people, this video can apply to Toyota Echo, Yaris, Scion xB, xD too as they all use the same suspension pieces. Not sure about Corollas and Matrix though
    Edit: I confirm that Echo/Yaris rear springs are different from Matrix/Corolla/Vibe.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      This is good info! I'll put it in the description as well so it comes up in search results. I'm glad this video is still helping people! How did you get on with your springs?

    • @shaknoori2868
      @shaknoori2868 3 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty honestly this video was a great help. I live in a snowy area and in winter, roads are very salty. For that bolts, nuts were quite rusty and some of them broke. But thankfully, I got the front on and for the rear, the springs did not fit because I bought the wrong part.
      Anyways, great video. Liked

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      @@shaknoori2868 I know the feeling xD You are not sure what you need to take off! It's handy just having the confidence before hand! No problem. Thanks for watching!

  • @MikeSpikeEdwards
    @MikeSpikeEdwards 4 роки тому +13

    Enjoyed watching your tutorial on damper/spring replacement. Great to see normal people sharing their own experience for others to gain confidence to have a go themselves, Thanks , Mike.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +2

      Thank man! It's how I learned to do it. I just watched youtube videos and followed them! I've been watching loads of stuff on plastering walls and home inprovements and I'm now gonna give that a go. Saves a tone of money plus you can get it to a standard that you want

  • @MrKata55
    @MrKata55 7 днів тому +1

    Super helpful. Watching ur video 'cuz I just been driving my Yaris mk1 thru a very bumpy intersection in my city and actually saw what seemed like a rubber spring dampener roll off from under my vehicle and I wasn't sure if it's mine or not. Seeing the video I see now that the springs can actually rust to the point of falling apart there, better check mine all around xd

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  7 днів тому

      Good to hear the video came in handy! I had a BMW X1 snap a spring and the holder had fell out of it as well! I went back to where is happened and found the rubber bit of it but not the metal part!
      Good sign of you springs snapping is the car will become very bouncy!

  • @Tinnitussss
    @Tinnitussss 3 роки тому +4

    Man very clean and straightforward to the point! Appreciated, no need to pay for this, looks quite doable, I had the impression that could be dangerous and these springs can bounce and can hurt etc. But as long as the weight is taken out of it, there is no stress on them!

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your feedback! Yeah springs was the first thing I done when it came to car work on my own. I followed a mightycarmods video on how to do it!

    • @Tinnitussss
      @Tinnitussss 3 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty I would actually love to hear your experience(if any) about the electric windows in general electric system in yaris 2004, I just bought one today was quite cheap and tbh no prior experience in any other sense than driving it. Have to fix them. the right windows doesn't response to up down button either from driver side or the passenger side. How would you approach it to fix?(I'm aware a very generic question) but in case if you had any experience would love to hear it.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      @@Tinnitussss The only experience with the windows on my Yaris I've had is them going up and down 😂😥 I would start off at the switches like. A multi meter is your friend! Good practice to learn how one works as well. Check that the switches are still working with a continuity test. If that's fine make sure it's getting power to it. There will be one wire on the switch plug. Learn that with a multi meter and you have just figured out how to fix a lot of electrical things 😂 Most likely the switch has probably had water gone down it and it's corroded something inside of the switch. Also... There is a lock for the window switches. Always check daft things

    • @Tinnitussss
      @Tinnitussss 3 роки тому +1

      @@DriveShifty Thanks for the reply, it actually solved pretty quickly, I think there was some sort of corrosion. Because when I plugged it off/on it started to work :)

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      @@Tinnitussss Spot on! Everyone loves and easy fix! If you want to go extra with it some contact cleaner and a toothbrush will clean the corrosion away! Good work!

  • @markolaine1091
    @markolaine1091 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanx man. I fixed my self because of you😊 greetings from finland

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  5 місяців тому

      Glad to hear! Good on you for having a go as well. My mates just moved there!

  • @mikan4216
    @mikan4216 3 роки тому +5

    Highly impressed with the dedication and love to Yaris I got the same 05 reg

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      It's been a good little car! Had it for 7 years haha

    • @mattlawton4715
      @mattlawton4715 3 роки тому +3

      @@DriveShifty I have a 2007 yaris these are good cars I have done my rear shocks at nearly 200000 it's still on the original rear and front springs and front shocks these cars last well its passed every mot no faults just great little cars. Great video and your getting a big thumbs up 👍from me. Very well done Keep goin and keep them coming.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +2

      @@mattlawton4715 Thank you very much. Yeah my one has just clocked 150,000. It's not had an easy life as well as I'm a always running late person xD. Good to hear other storys. Have you got your stickers from toyota?

    • @mattlawton4715
      @mattlawton4715 3 роки тому +1

      @@DriveShifty mine has had hard life to👍. No I haven't had a sticker what is it.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      @@mattlawton4715 After 150,000 miles and 200,000 I think, toyota have a cool thing where you tag them on a photo of your milage and they then send out a sticker! I think it's called the high mileage club

  • @TheShakir98
    @TheShakir98 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks so much man, it helped me replace the springs on my Scion xB. Very nice video

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      No problem! I'm glad this video is helping more than folk with yaris's!

    • @SethHollingshead
      @SethHollingshead 3 роки тому +1

      Ya same suspension for the most part and the echo

  • @Ken-uj8nm
    @Ken-uj8nm 4 роки тому +1

    Cheers for the excellent video

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому

      No problem! Thanks for the comment!

  • @pauvy2070
    @pauvy2070 5 місяців тому

    Good job 👍

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  5 місяців тому

      Cheer man! Hope it helped!

  • @nizsimo
    @nizsimo 4 роки тому +1

    Nice simple video, I’m about to do all four shocks and strut mounts etc on my 00 Vitz. Just wanted a quick idea of what’s involved. 👍🏽👍🏽 How ironic you have an MR2 I sold mine about a year ago, looking for another now.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +2

      Always comes in handy having a ruff idea how to do it! Glad it's came in handy. Bet you will miss the MR2. Don't think I'll ever get rid of mine haha

    • @nizsimo
      @nizsimo 4 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty haha yea i did the shocks yesterday... that was pretty easy... the rear i didnt even take off the wheels... just jacked it up. mine is riding much stiffer than i anticipated almost feels like a coilover. yea i kind regret selling the MR2 but i have some other plans in the works. cheers!

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      @@nizsimo Some shocks will get a bit softer over time! Good to hear you got on easy enough! If you can take off less wheels then do haha. Nothing worst than having to take wheels off haha. Your welcome. Glad it came in handy

  • @yzefeeRz
    @yzefeeRz 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job!
    Can you please tell me what rear spoiler is that?
    Thank you!

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      It's just a t sport / SR TTE spoiler

    • @yzefeeRz
      @yzefeeRz 3 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty thank you!

  • @yannispetridis5741
    @yannispetridis5741 3 роки тому +2

    Where did you place the jackstands in the front?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      Sub frame! There is a tube that comes down and I put it on that. It's a bit bashed in these days but it seem strong enough!

    • @yannispetridis5741
      @yannispetridis5741 3 роки тому

      Ah thanks! I just installed H&R lowering springs today. The front ones are slightly fucked tho, but I will get new upper bearings for the shock absorbers

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      @@yannispetridis5741 Awesome man! Yeah it will be the same thing but 2 times as quick xD No stuck bolts this time!

  • @institorisinstitoris959
    @institorisinstitoris959 Рік тому +1

    I'd like to know are there some sort of quality aftermarket absorbers and springs for MK1 available these days...

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому +1

      There is not a bad selection. Tein, Eibach, Koni, KYB, Apex ect.

    • @institorisinstitoris959
      @institorisinstitoris959 Рік тому

      @@DriveShifty What would be your choice? What would be reasonable in terms money/quality considering it's an old car now?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому +2

      @@institorisinstitoris959 Spring wise Tein. Tried and tested. Dampers just replace for new standard ones. KYB is a good brand. Most of the time the old ones on these cars are toast so just putting new ones on it an upgrade!

    • @institorisinstitoris959
      @institorisinstitoris959 Рік тому +1

      @@DriveShifty Sounds like a plan. Thank you m8

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 4 роки тому +1

    Hiya mate, I’m trying to get a single din stereo in my ph2 Yaris, I’ve watched your video three times but still struggling, how is the stereo meant to stay in? Can you do another video bro?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      Hey man! It sounds like you need to put the screws into it. The same way as the cubby pocket came out. Use the same loction and bolts and screw then into the holes on the radio. Make sure the screws are not to long

  • @ioannispavlidis5385
    @ioannispavlidis5385 3 роки тому +1

    Hello,
    I want to lower my Yaris too, what’s the mm of the springs you put on ? Have you got any issues with it like wheel clearance etc ?
    Thank you!

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      Hi there! I used Tein springs that are 35mm lower on the front adn 37mm on the back. I have no issus with wheel clearance or anything like that. I have 195/50/15 tyres on and no spacers! Hope this helps

    • @ioannispavlidis5385
      @ioannispavlidis5385 3 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty brilliant I have 14 inch wheels would you reckon 40mm would be still good ? Or shall I go 35-37 and get bigger wheels ? I really like the gap you have on your Yaris, when driving it does it feel more stable ? Does it still have body lean etc ?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      @@ioannispavlidis5385 If it's the standard 14" wheels then they will be no problem. I started of with 14's. The tyres size I have now (195/50/15) are very close in all over size to the old tyre I had (185/65/14) so that should give you a good idea of what they would be like. I don't feel as if the car would have any problem with 40mm lowering springs. People run them way lower with coilovers. Yeah it helps with body roll haha. A good video to watch of mine is the mod you should do to your yaris (Cheeky plug). I go over most of my mods that I have done to help the car!

    • @ioannispavlidis5385
      @ioannispavlidis5385 3 роки тому +1

      @@DriveShifty I will have a look at them right now, I can’t handle going around the corner too quick and feeling like that car is about to flip ahaha, but thank you so much I will have a look at your other videos right now !

  • @murphy963
    @murphy963 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, how do you know that coil springs need replacement too apart from the shocks? Thanks

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      Spring can snap from harsh bumps or pot holes. They can over a long time start to sag and lose there spring. The car would be very noticeable lower on one corner.
      If a shock is blown then the car will be very bouncy. When you hit a bump in the road, the car will bounce after it even know you are not hitting any bumps. It will feel like your on a boat. They will leak there fluid from inside. If you want to see some extreme cases on blown shocks then UA-cam and watch some videos of it.
      Hope this helps

    • @murphy963
      @murphy963 3 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty thankyou Sir...much appreciated

  • @tegelreacts8210
    @tegelreacts8210 3 роки тому +1

    Hey pal my dream project car is a Yaris, I’m getting myself another one to strictly work on and upgrade, can I have your details to private message you?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      I believe you have already found my instagram! xD

  • @lucasnoble4157
    @lucasnoble4157 3 роки тому

    Hey man, you wouldn’t happen to have the links to where you bought the front and shock absorbers?? And if not that just the names? Im Looking to upgrade them while I put in the lowering springs :) thanks

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      Hi there! I just went on ebay and searched up yaris shock absorbers! The ones I put on were KYB's on the front. If you are in the UK then try having a look at sites like Demon Tweeks and Fensport! They do more of your upgraded shocks and stuff

  • @hduncan2587
    @hduncan2587 Рік тому

    Is... is that... a 1.0L? Not knocking it, I just find it amusing that yet again, I find a Yaris with loaded rear beam (that bar running through your rear torsion beam). The North American market never got that on the Echo, and we only ever got the "big" 1.5L. I hate how much they knee capped our cars for handling and performance....
    I asked in another video of yours what struts you ended up using in terms of KYB, and I see it's the Excel G like they sell here (since in that video you mentioned Bilsteins, which aren't even an option here). The joys of other markets!

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому

      It's a 1.3L T spirit which is a step down from a T sport. I also have a SR which is the same as a T Spirit just a non face lift model and that also has a loaded rear beam. I wasn't aware of the loaded rear beams as I've not had a bogo yaris. I wouldn't know if they it was a high spec option. The UK likes a "sporty" hatchback so I would think that they would all have them.
      I know in the EU there was an ECO model and it came thing nothing. No loaded rear beam

  • @nadim2769
    @nadim2769 4 роки тому

    So glad I came across this video! I need all 4 coil springs replaced (I think) on my yaris. Will do it myself. How much should it cost per coil? Looking for a normal coil not lowered (I'm young so don't want the police stopping me).

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      I know that feeling! I've ran lowering springs and have never been pulled over buy I do live in a place where you rarely see them! Not sure how much they will be but I will give you some tips on finding cheap parts. Best place to start is sites like Eurocarparts or carparts4less. You just plug your number plate in and it will give you a few options. Also on eurocarparts always check the price of stuff WITH THE DISCOUNT CODE. They always seem to have bumped up prices but once the discount code is applied it bring it back down. Then have a quick look on ebay. Sometimes you will find a really good deal on there and it's always worth a try! Make sure you have some spring compressors. You don't want the old springs flying into space haha. Good luck!

    • @nadim2769
      @nadim2769 4 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty I've checked eBay seemed like a good place to go, and spring compressors will be used for sure (don't want it to go through my head 😅)

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      @@nadim2769 Yeah that's not ideal. You do need your head! Just thinking also get yourself some wire brush tooth brushes. They work wonders on rusty bolts!

    • @nadim2769
      @nadim2769 4 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty never knew that, thanks for that really appreciate it. Rusty bolts and screws are my enemy, really does my head in 😂😂😂

    • @shaknoori2868
      @shaknoori2868 3 роки тому +1

      @@DriveShifty Im gonna try putting Tein lowering springs tomorrow on my Scion xB. Wish me luck

  • @jonathanchile1656
    @jonathanchile1656 3 роки тому

    Friend, notice that I have a toyota echo 2005 hatchback, rear and front shock absorbers and spirals were replaced, as well as steering terminals and crutches, but the vehicle even when passing on a bad road the shock is felt, it does not absorb the bumps, what could be the problem?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому

      Hi there! It is always hard to understand someones problem just from a message haha. I think that the spring and shocks could be just to stiff for you. They will wear in after a few miles and get a bit softer. I would check your tyre pressures as they also could be to inflated. Hope this helps

  • @abushalemnew7981
    @abushalemnew7981 3 роки тому

    can you please tell me where can I get this shock observer for the same car in USA, thanks in advance.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  3 роки тому +1

      I'm sure the Scion xB or Toyota bB share parts with it. Might be a good shout looking at them. If not UK ebay

    • @shaknoori2868
      @shaknoori2868 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, scion xB, xD, Echo, Yaris have the same suspension parts so it will be very easy to access those parts

  • @shahrobrajput8868
    @shahrobrajput8868 4 роки тому +1

    How much is this car..can I import this car in Pakistan

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      The car isn't for sale and the car is that rusty that I would not want to sell it. I'm sure you would be able to find one in Pakistan and mod it for a lot less money as it would be to import it!

    • @shahrobrajput8868
      @shahrobrajput8868 4 роки тому

      @@DriveShifty Thanks bro for advice please recommend me which model will be best and how to know that Its RS VERSION

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому

      @@shahrobrajput8868 Not sure what they are all called over where you live but I sure there isn't a RS Version. The highest spec mk1 yaris in the uk is the T Sport which comes with the 1.5 liter engine

  • @muhammadislam0000
    @muhammadislam0000 4 роки тому

    Where did you buy your shocks from please?

  • @redseantlworld
    @redseantlworld 2 роки тому +1

    ⚘️💕⚘️💕⚘️

  • @SuperHaptics
    @SuperHaptics Рік тому

    I am still looking for the instalation which is not the reverse of the removal. Its probably the 1 in a million exception that everyone keeps focusing on😂

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому

      I must be tired again as I can't understand what you mean 😅 Can you explain it a bit more and I'll do my best to help!

    • @SuperHaptics
      @SuperHaptics Рік тому

      @@DriveShifty nothing important man just joking 😄. Its just that in all instructions manuals e.g. haynes it never misses to say that instalation is the reverse of the removal and now i see that many people think its important to make that clear. But still i cant remember the time that i had to install something in a way that wasn't really the reverse of the removal. Just that😁

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому

      @@SuperHaptics AH right sorry xD It's the same with "bolt on parts." They never do!
      If I have a wee trick that I do I always like to show it off to help folk!

  • @Sergey45872
    @Sergey45872 4 роки тому

    Well done, man!! How long did it take you?

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  4 роки тому +1

      Thank man! It took me about 2 hours but I've done it many times before. Also my bolts are not to rusty as some can be. For your first time doing it, it will take a bit longer but as the video shows it's not that difficult

    • @tardeliesmagic
      @tardeliesmagic 3 роки тому +1

      @@DriveShifty The back is a doddle,not done my front yet.

  • @blizteredthumbs7911
    @blizteredthumbs7911 Рік тому +1

    At 9:10 .... am I seeing this correctly? I mean really. That axle stand is sitting at 45 degrees. Thanks for the vid, but are you even still alive? Follow the nuts and bolts but please don't follow this guys safety lol

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому +2

      FFS it is as well. The weight of the car was still on the jack at that point. Aye don't do this. Work on a level floor and not have this problem

    • @blizteredthumbs7911
      @blizteredthumbs7911 Рік тому

      @@DriveShifty not hating on you man but cutting corners, half assing and complacency gets you seriously injured or dead. A 21 year old maybe younger mechanic local to where i grew up... awesome mechanic, worked on heavy machinery, was working on such like mentioned. No one had seen or heard from him. Found with a vehicle parked on his chest. Either the jack gave or what was assumed, he reached for something and somehow released the jack. As in, he was so complacent he didn't even pull out an axle stand.. Boom, found 2-3 days later. Poor fucker couldn't even scream for help. Sad like.

    • @DriveShifty
      @DriveShifty  Рік тому +2

      @@blizteredthumbs7911 Sorry to hear about the young lad! No you should never be afraid to call someone out for safety! People get far to comfy. Myself included. I would rather be humbly reminded here that when a car is stuck on top of me!