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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.

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

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?

Link to a thread on the Vibe:
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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;

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.....

mango02 wrote: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.

Almost $300 for that skidplate!? holy cow!

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.