Suspension mods for Innova - doable ?

Hatari · 28th April 2008, 19:27

We have an Innova G3 and does a lot of highway driving where we have encountered under-carriage scraping over bumps and minimal bad roads.
we want to raise the ride height using 20/25 mm aluminium spacers (had done the same successfully on a Fiat Uno).

The Innova is a far more complex vehicle and would like to know if the steering/suspension geometry will be affected by this procedure.

any suggestions guys ?

Hatari

JayD · 28th April 2008, 19:47

Petes has launched a suspension kit for the scorpio.... check with him if he has anything fo the innova.

shuvd · 28th April 2008, 20:13

Blistein B2s are available with Pete's. You could contact them.

Pete's Performance Products

Akshay1234 · 28th April 2008, 20:33

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Originally Posted by shuvd

Blistein B2s are available with Pete's. You could contact them.

Pete's Performance Products

i had mentioned wrong in the other thread. peter posted that they are bilstein b6. anyway they wouldnt raise the car.

IMO adding spacers would seriously affect the handling and stability and that is not something you wanna do to a car that is used alot on highways.

GTO · 29th April 2008, 11:30

Hatari, have you encountered this problem since the car was new or has it cropped up only recently? Your post indicates extensive highway use and loading, so it could be that the suspension is worn out / sagging. Maybe an overhaul is the solution here?

I don't recommend spacers at all. It can potentially ruin the onroad behaviour.

Hatari · 29th April 2008, 22:21

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Originally Posted by GTO

Hatari, have you encountered this problem since the car was new or has it cropped up only recently? Your post indicates extensive highway use and loading, so it could be that the suspension is worn out / sagging. Maybe an overhaul is the solution here?

I don't recommend spacers at all. It can potentially ruin the onroad behaviour.

the problem's been there since the beginning..
the spacers worked very well on the Uno
and just want to add 1 inch spacers..

GTO · 30th April 2008, 14:10

If larger wheels / tyres fit without scraping, that may be an option to consider. You can easily get some mm of ground clearance with bigger rubber.

EDIT : You could also consider the options listed in this thread.

gautam99 · 6th January 2021, 13:26

Anyone has experience or reviews with suspension upgrades for the Toyota crysta and which ones, if any are good? Please share your advice or experience.

ChoosetoCruze · 7th January 2021, 05:26

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Originally Posted by gautam99

Anyone has experience or reviews with suspension upgrades for the Toyota crysta and which ones, if any are good?

What are you after? Do you know the manufacturer of the stock suspension parts in your car?

28th April 2008, 19:27	#1
Hatari Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,872 Thanked: 874 Times	Suspension mods for Innova - doable ? We have an Innova G3 and does a lot of highway driving where we have encountered under-carriage scraping over bumps and minimal bad roads. we want to raise the ride height using 20/25 mm aluminium spacers (had done the same successfully on a Fiat Uno). The Innova is a far more complex vehicle and would like to know if the steering/suspension geometry will be affected by this procedure. any suggestions guys ? Hatari
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JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Petes has launched a suspension kit for the scorpio.... check with him if he has anything fo the innova.
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28th April 2008, 20:13	#3
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Blistein B2s are available with Pete's. You could contact them. Pete's Performance Products
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29th April 2008, 11:30	#5
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,545 Thanked: 300,759 Times View My Garage	Hatari, have you encountered this problem since the car was new or has it cropped up only recently? Your post indicates extensive highway use and loading, so it could be that the suspension is worn out / sagging. Maybe an overhaul is the solution here? I don't recommend spacers at all. It can potentially ruin the onroad behaviour.
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30th April 2008, 14:10	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,545 Thanked: 300,759 Times View My Garage	If larger wheels / tyres fit without scraping, that may be an option to consider. You can easily get some mm of ground clearance with bigger rubber. EDIT : You could also consider the options listed in this thread. Last edited by GTO : 30th April 2008 at 14:42.
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6th January 2021, 13:26	#8
gautam99 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bangalore Posts: 133 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Suspension mods for Innova - doable ? Anyone has experience or reviews with suspension upgrades for the Toyota crysta and which ones, if any are good? Please share your advice or experience.
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