Suspension On First Gen Yaris

[KermitTheYaris]

Are the springs and shocks the same on 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, Tsport Yaris and facelift models?

[Devon Aygo]

No they aren't the parts all vary by

Age: pre/post facelift

Engine: 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.4d4d

Wheel size: 13",14",15"

Transmission: manual, auto, mmt

Bulid: France, Japan

[Cyker]

Blimey! That's a lot of different combinations!!

[KermitTheYaris]

No they aren't the parts all vary by

Age: pre/post facelift

Engine: 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.4d4d

Wheel size: 13",14",15"

Transmission: manual, auto, mmt

Bulid: France, Japan

That's interesting because I'm looking at a set of aftermarket springs which say they will fit 1.0, 1.3 and 1.5.

I'm guessing that means that whilst the different models came with different springs/shocks from the factory, the actual fitment and set up of the suspension is the same and the parts are in fact interchangable (in that they would be wrong for the car but would fit).

[Devon Aygo]

No they aren't the parts all vary by

Age: pre/post facelift

Engine: 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.4d4d

Wheel size: 13",14",15"

Transmission: manual, auto, mmt

Bulid: France, Japan

That's interesting because I'm looking at a set of aftermarket springs which say they will fit 1.0, 1.3 and 1.5.

I'm guessing that means that whilst the different models came with different springs/shocks from the factory, the actual fitment and set up of the suspension is the same and the parts are in fact interchangable (in that they would be wrong for the car but would fit).

It is most likely that the fitment would be the same and as you say with differences in factory setup, this will down to differing weights of each engine, transmission, equipment fitted and market the car is destined for. Fitting a set would pose little issue as all the shocks/springs will be setup as a set, but interchangable is a very open ended term as the springs/shock from a 1.5 would be stiffer and shorter than that of a 1.3 so should not be fitted on its own and only if full matching sets, OE fitment parts excluded

[KermitTheYaris]

No they aren't the parts all vary by

Age: pre/post facelift

Engine: 1.0, 1.3, 1.5, 1.4d4d

Wheel size: 13",14",15"

Transmission: manual, auto, mmt

Bulid: France, Japan

That's interesting because I'm looking at a set of aftermarket springs which say they will fit 1.0, 1.3 and 1.5.

I'm guessing that means that whilst the different models came with different springs/shocks from the factory, the actual fitment and set up of the suspension is the same and the parts are in fact interchangable (in that they would be wrong for the car but would fit).

It is most likely that the fitment would be the same and as you say with differences in factory setup, this will down to differing weights of each engine, transmission, equipment fitted and market the car is destined for. Fitting a set would pose little issue as all the shocks/springs will be setup as a set, but interchangable is a very open ended term as the springs/shock from a 1.5 would be stiffer and shorter than that of a 1.3 so should not be fitted on its own and only if full matching sets, OE fitment parts excluded

That all makes perfect sense to me. As long as matching aftermarket shocks are fitted with the aftermarket springs it should be fine. Thanks for the clear explanation.