It looks like one of the springs in the rear is new and the other one is old. As such the new one is making that side of the car sit higher than the other.
I'm not sure if I should now try just getting one new spring for the other side and hope that levels them up, or if I should get the pair.
Also I'm not sure on the condition of the shock absorbers - it's so firm I can't make it bounce to check in the normal way (tried rocking it with the cross members above the engine). So I guess a new set of springs and shocks for the rear might be another option but the price would be creeping up then.
Is there a recommend brand of aftermarket springs/shocks that are equivalent to stock performance/height etc? Or are genuine parts the best option?
That is a large can of worms you have just opened Benjamino.
I would always attend to Left and Right components on the same axle at the same time, tyres, brakes, shocks, springs. So,if the springs are obviously different it would be very unlikely that you could match what is there as to what is "best" I suggest you first consider what your plans are for modifying your car.
I'm sure there will be several along soon to point you in the right direction.
I'm mostly interested in keeping it stock I think.
So I guess I'm after the best recommendations for stock spring replacement - is it genuine toyota or is there a good option for aftermarket?
Is it worth doing the shocks while I'm in there? Are they any kits with the springs pre-fitted so I don't need to get involved with spring compressors?
Thanks!
Ben
good few coily options. (the search option is your friend)
For me, I went stock (KYB) shocks and tein S springs. Like may others.
If your car is an 06, the shocks are 12 years old at best.
A suspension refresh, as costly as it is, is money well invested vs spent.
If you can do the spannering yourself, happy days.
I'm afraid the springs and shocks come individually, unless you're buying adjustable coil-overs.
Compressing the springs may seem daunting, but it really isn't.
KYB shocks are OEM equivalent (thanks Ardent!), but you don't have to go to Toyota for them. Springs are also available aftermarket, but you'll have to scroll through loads of lowering springs to find them.
If you are only doing the rear, best not to lower.
You'll almost certainly have to cut the anti roll bar drop links off, so you might as well order a pair. (Not expensive).
Thanks all for the useful info.
Yeah I think I need to make peace with the idea of compressing springs!
Looking through various sites it looks like you can replace just the shock core and keep the main strut outer bit. Assume that the best approach unless there are serious rust issues?
Quote from: benjamino on November 10, 2018, 09:27
Thanks all for the useful info.
Yeah I think I need to make peace with the idea of compressing springs!
Looking through various sites it looks like you can replace just the shock core and keep the main strut outer bit. Assume that the best approach unless there are serious rust issues?
Not really a goer of an idea. KYBs for this car come as complete units. Everybody tends to go that way.