Raising Suspension

fookie · December 16, 2009

Hi guys, this is my first post here and hope you guys will help me out since I am a newbie when it comes to vehicles.

My car is a Corolla 110 and it has done nearly 70k on the clock. Recently I went for Wheel alignment and the guy said that the shocks are worn out and needed to be replaced. But today I took my car to the garage. After a test drive they said shocks are worn out a bit but no need to replace them at this time.

But it is good if the car is suspension is raised since this model has low ground clearance. It would also reduce the ‘Dug Dug’ noise. They claimed this is done using putting rings. I want to know whether raising height will have a negative impact on my car?

Thanks a lot for your valuable time.

Ripper · December 16, 2009

fookie said:
Hi guys, this is my first post here and hope you guys will help me out since I am a newbie when it comes to vehicles.
My car is a Corolla 110 and it has done nearly 70k on the clock. Recently I went for Wheel alignment and the guy said that the shocks are worn out and needed to be replaced. But today I took my car to the garage. After a test drive they said shocks are worn out a bit but no need to replace them at this time.

But it is good if the car is suspension is raised since this model has low ground clearance. It would also reduce the ‘Dug Dug’ noise. They claimed this is done using putting rings. I want to know whether raising height will have a negative impact on my car?

Thanks a lot for your valuable time.

I would advise you not to "lift" your suspension with bushes and the like and another point to note is that the ae110 doesn't have "low ground clearance" issue.

It's factory designed to operate at it's best with your existing suspension setup...

If the shocks are worn out, the obvious and the right thing to do is to replace them...

And even adding bushes and lifting the car would work only for a while...

your worn shocks will continue to wear out further and loose it's rebound and the ability to hold the weight of the car and you'll be back to square one.

generally raising the car will put it's center of gravity at a higher place than it is now. this will have a negative impact on the cars handling and balance which in turn might make certain parts wear out faster

SpEeD FrEak · December 16, 2009

fookie said:
Hi guys, this is my first post here and hope you guys will help me out since I am a newbie when it comes to vehicles.
My car is a Corolla 110 and it has done nearly 70k on the clock. Recently I went for Wheel alignment and the guy said that the shocks are worn out and needed to be replaced. But today I took my car to the garage. After a test drive they said shocks are worn out a bit but no need to replace them at this time.

But it is good if the car is suspension is raised since this model has low ground clearance. It would also reduce the ‘Dug Dug’ noise. They claimed this is done using putting rings. I want to know whether raising height will have a negative impact on my car?

Thanks a lot for your valuable time.

Raising the suspension will have a negative affect in cornering and handling.My advice is to Replace the shocks if they are worn out.

fookie · December 16, 2009

Hey guys thanks a lot for you valuable inputs. Yeah I think it's goood to stick to the stock specification. But how can I be certain that shocks are worn out ??

SpEeD FrEak · December 16, 2009

when the shocks are worn out the car's handling decreases and excessive body roll occurs, the car gets very low when its loaded,The ride becomes bumpy and you might hear a noise from the shocks.

Ripper · December 16, 2009

fookie said:
Hey guys thanks a lot for you valuable inputs. Yeah I think it's goood to stick to the stock specification. But how can I be certain that shocks are worn out ??

If you get that "dug dug" noise when going over pot holes, humps and the likes...chances are your shocks are worn and has lost it's ability to hold the weigh of the car and rebound properly! basically you shocks are bottoming out instead of absorbing the load...

Best way to confirm is to get you shocks tested from a testing joint!

rangerover · December 16, 2009

What is the best way to get just the shocks tested? Is it the electronic or manual inspection?

virensti · December 16, 2009

fookie said:
Hey guys thanks a lot for you valuable inputs. Yeah I think it's goood to stick to the stock specification. But how can I be certain that shocks are worn out ??

rangerover said:
What is the best way to get just the shocks tested? Is it the electronic or manual inspection?

There's a place near Nawala (I'm not sure of the name) that does shock absorber tests. It gives out readings via a computer. You guys can get it checked there.

SpEeD FrEak · December 16, 2009

rangerover said:
What is the best way to get just the shocks tested? Is it the electronic or manual inspection?

I think electronic one's better

SpEeD FrEak · December 16, 2009

virensti said:
There's a place near Nawala (I'm not sure of the name) that does shock absorber tests. It gives out readings via a computer. You guys can get it checked there.

I think its Macro.Is it near the Nawala junction? Opposite the dialog building

fookie · December 16, 2009

Any idea how much does this test cost ?? Thanks everyone for your valuable inputs.

rangerover · December 16, 2009

Not more than 1000 Rs. Because i got it electronically checked at NaL*aka tyre house at hyde park for 1,000. But i guess you need to manually check the bumper mounts, dust boot conditions.

I always thought the manual was the best. <_<

MRM · December 16, 2009

fookie said:
Hi guys, this is my first post here and hope you guys will help me out since I am a newbie when it comes to vehicles.
My car is a Corolla 110 and it has done nearly 70k on the clock. Recently I went for Wheel alignment and the guy said that the shocks are worn out and needed to be replaced. But today I took my car to the garage. After a test drive they said shocks are worn out a bit but no need to replace them at this time.

But it is good if the car is suspension is raised since this model has low ground clearance. It would also reduce the ‘Dug Dug’ noise. They claimed this is done using putting rings. I want to know whether raising height will have a negative impact on my car?

Thanks a lot for your valuable time.

my 2 cents ,

First you need to stay away from the garage dude you went even to replace the shocks ,

even if you take new shocks he might do His modifications to satisfy you better saying all sorts of his experiences . these are the guys who ruin cars.

AE110 standard suspension is very good, comfotable and it handles really well for it's class, get the shocks tested and replace then with KYB if it is needed , it will be good as new ,

i used a AE110 for 5 yrs and sold it when the clock was 229K never had a problem of ground clearance,

unless your mechanic is tying to go see elephants in yala in a corolla .

Edited December 16, 2009 by MRM

Ripper · December 17, 2009

MRM said:
my 2 cents ,
First you need to stay away from the garage dude you went even to replace the shocks ,

even if you take new shocks he might do His modifications to satisfy you better saying all sorts of his experiences . these are the guys who ruin cars.

AE110 standard suspension is very good, comfotable and it handles really well for it's class, get the shocks tested and replace then with KYB if it is needed , it will be good as new ,

i used a AE110 for 5 yrs and sold it when the clock was 229K never had a problem of ground clearance,

unless your mechanic is tying to go see elephants in yala in a corolla .

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Ruslan · December 17, 2009

MRM said:
my 2 cents ,
First you need to stay away from the garage dude you went even to replace the shocks ,

even if you take new shocks he might do His modifications to satisfy you better saying all sorts of his experiences . these are the guys who ruin cars.

AE110 standard suspension is very good, comfortable and it handles really well for it's class, get the shocks tested and replace then with KYB if it is needed , it will be good as new ,

i used a AE110 for 5 yrs and sold it when the clock was 229K never had a problem of ground clearance,

unless your mechanic is tying to go see elephants in yala in a corolla .

Exactly, I've met many people with ruined suspensions because of these maka baases.

Edited December 17, 2009 by Ruslan

SpEeD FrEak · December 17, 2009

MRM said:
my 2 cents ,
First you need to stay away from the garage dude you went even to replace the shocks ,

even if you take new shocks he might do His modifications to satisfy you better saying all sorts of his experiences . these are the guys who ruin cars.

AE110 standard suspension is very good, comfotable and it handles really well for it's class, get the shocks tested and replace then with KYB if it is needed , it will be good as new ,

i used a AE110 for 5 yrs and sold it when the clock was 229K never had a problem of ground clearance,

unless your mechanic is tying to go see elephants in yala in a corolla .