LIFTING 2005 VIBE!!! NOT BIGGER TIRES...

[mango02]

Could not find anything on lifting VIBE. Just want to raise it 1" or 2" DO NOT want BIGGER TIRES. Would like to raise suspension. Springs? Bushings? Blocks? All I see is LOWERING need to go up because of rough roads.

[gtv237]

There's not really a simple way to increase height or travel without ruining the suspension geometry.

[mango02]

When you lower a VIBE you screw up the GEOMETRY. When you install different aspect ratio tires or size you screw up the GEOMETRY. Has anyone experimented and raised a VIBE? There is one RALLY VIBE did he use stock springs? does anyone make anything for a VIBE to make it TOUGHER, STRONGER? Does Toyota TRD make anything for a MATRIX Corolla? Skid Pan like VW makes for the JETTA?

[Derf]

Link to a thread on the Vibe:
viewtopic.php?f=30&t=40933&p=482114&hil ... ft#p482114" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Which ultimately leads to a link on a Matrix with the same suspension.
http://matrixowners.com/index.php?/topi ... trix-lift/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have not seen an actual skid plate, but this is at least metal.
http://www.kamispeed.com/BEATRUSH-Alumi ... 516010.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mango02]

DERF thanks! skid pan looks good for me. The lift looks good but unable to go that route. No PLASMA cutter and no TIG welder. Thanks for the THREAD!!! DERF.....

[lannvouivre]

When you lower a VIBE you screw up the GEOMETRY. When you install different aspect ratio tires or size you screw up the GEOMETRY. Has anyone experimented and raised a VIBE? There is one RALLY VIBE did he use stock springs? does anyone make anything for a VIBE to make it TOUGHER, STRONGER? Does Toyota TRD make anything for a MATRIX Corolla? Skid Pan like VW makes for the JETTA?

He is on stock suspension with a skidplate in front.

[Doug14]

Almost $300 for that skidplate!? holy cow!

[KITT222]

The rally Vibe has AWD front springs (AWDs are slightly raised) and 09 rears, though the spring rate in the rear may be a bit much for the lighter car. The skidplate is a custom plate of really thick metal. Next time I'm there I can inquire.