Stiffer Shocks but no lowered ride height, any suggestions? Gen 3 prius 2011

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Nathanael Wong, May 12, 2019.

  1. Nathanael Wong

    Nathanael Wong Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2019
    11
    3
    0
    Location:
    Malaysia
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I was wondering what would be good option if i want to change my shocks to a stiffer set but i do not want to sacrifice ride height as i live in malaysia and roads here aren't exactly the best. The reason i want to change to a stiffer set of shocks is to help with handling and also to help with carrying heavy loads as there are a number of quite tall speed bumps in my area and i do not want the vehicle to bottom out when i am carrying cargo or people or both.

    Any suggestions will be much appreciated.

    TQ
     
    #1 Nathanael Wong, May 12, 2019
  2. Grit

    Grit Senior Member

    Joined:
    Aug 22, 2017
    6,343
    4,140
    1
    Location:
    Wilkes Land
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    You should raise height but keep everything else the same. Stiffer will lead to premature wear of struts, suspension and etc. what’s your tire pressure set to?
     
    #2 Grit, May 13, 2019
    James Powers likes this.
  3. Nathanael Wong

    Nathanael Wong Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2019
    11
    3
    0
    Location:
    Malaysia
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    sure I'll look into raising ride height, current tire pressure is 32psi which is the recommended tie pressure for the car. I have however changed the tires to a set of 205/65R15s still on the OEM rims though.
     
    #3 Nathanael Wong, May 14, 2019
  4. James Powers

    James Powers Senior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2017
    396
    555
    0
    Location:
    Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Look up the Prius lift kit. It adds a spacer that will raise the height of the Prius. As far as stiffer shocks, I dont think there really is one, unless you bought coilovers and raised the car.. But then with the conditions of your roads, coilovers would get warn out quickly, even if you raised the car. I would suggest Koni shocks if you can find them or KYB as the OEM shocks are typically KYB anyway and the pick up the lift kit for ride height.
     
    #4 James Powers, Jun 6, 2019
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)