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2013 Honda Fit/Jazz Suspension/Lift Information:
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Lift Strategies: Summary
Four methods of lift are available to lift a 2nd generation Honda Fit/Jazz: Tires, Spacers, Springs, and any combination of the aforementioned three. The ideal lift combination is using springs both front and rear from a 2nd generation Honda Insight and front 30mm spacers to level the front of the vehicle. Lifted Honda Fits/Jazzes do benefit from adding a rear sway-bar, and thicker front sway-bar end-links.
2nd Generation Honda Fit Lift Spacers:
Mr Gasket (Holley) Spacers:
Mr Gasket (Holley) manufactures a universal spring spacer (Mr Gasket Part# 1287) that is reported to provide approximately a 25mm (1-inch) lift. It is reported that disassembly of the strut assembly is likely required when using this method.
Mr Gasket 1-inch Spring Spacer
Tema4x4 Spacers:
A Russian company sells lift spacers for the Honda Fit/Jazz, both for the front and rear suspension.
Tema4x4 Front Strut Lift Spacers
Tema4x4 sells two different styles of spacers, a 20mm (0.78-inch) spacer which is installed below the strut mount (which requires disassembly of the strut), and a 20mm or 30mm (1.18-inch) spacer which mounts above the strut mount (preferred method).
20mm Below Strut Mount Spacer Diagram
20mm/30mm Above Strut Mount Spacer Diagram
Honda Fit/Jazz Suspension “Rally” Lift (2010-2104 Honda Insight Suspension Interchangeability):
Front and Rear coil springs from the 2010-2014 Honda Insight both fit the 2nd generation Honda Fit. The 2010-2011 Honda Insight front coil springs do not lift the fit, but are stiffer. The rear springs lift the Honda Fit approximately 2.5“ inches. If your intent is to only lift the Honda Fit usage of the Honda Insight rear springs and 30mm front strut spacers is the fastest/cheapest method. If your intent is to only increase the load capacity, the rear springs can be used alone, but it will make the Honda Fit have a raked appearance.
2010 Honda Insight Front Coil Spring(s)
Part Number: 51401-TM8-A03
Notes: Non-progressive springs, appears to be 0.5mm thicker than stock 2013 Honda Springs, same height as stock 2013 Honda Fit coil springs. When installed on a 2nd generation Honda Fit, top of wheel-well sits at 25”.
2010 Honda Insight Rear Coil Spring(s)
Part Number: 52441-TM8-A03
Notes: Non-progressive springs, significantly thicker than 2013 Honda Fit stock springs. When installed on a 2nd generation Honda Fit, top of wheel-well sits at 27“.
2011 Honda Insight Front Coil Spring(s)
Part Number: 51401-TM8-A11
Notes: Possibly progressive rate coil springs(?), difficult to obtain new, was unable to obtain these due to reportedly being discontinued and out of stock at many locations. Reference to 2011 Honda Insight Suspension Changes
2011 Honda Insight Rear Coil Spring(s)
Part Number: 52441-TM8-A11
Notes: Notes: Possibly progressive rate coil springs(?), difficult to obtain new, was unable to obtain these due to reportedly being discontinued and out of stock at many locations. Reference to 2011 Honda Insight Suspension Changes
Tires
What tires to use is a complex question as many factors come into play. Below is a basic overview of tire sizes in regards to them being used to lift a Honda Fit.
Some lift can be obtained via larger tire sizes, and it may be desired as well to run larger tires to fill the wheel well if using other methods of lifting the Fit/Jazz platform.
Due to the nature of the Macpherson strut assemblies used in the Honda Fit, you will be limited in tire sizes as the spring perch located on the strut will interfere with the tire should you go too large. This is not as big of a problem on the rear of the vehicle where a torsion beam rear suspension is used.
In addition to the diameter of the tire, the width of the tire is also important. Be aware that the more surface area that the tire has with the ground, the more rolling resistance the vehicle will have . This will result in decreased fuel economy, but in some situations is a fair trade for the increased grip and disbursement of vehicle weight.
Stock Tire Size: 175/65R15 (approximately 24” in diameter)
Maximum Reported 15“ Wheel Tire Size: 195/65/R15 (approximately 25” in diameter) 2nd Generation Known Compatible Tire Sizes:
16“ Wheel:
205/50R16
205/55R16
Sway-Bar End-Links: Stock vs Moog
Moog front sway-bar end-links are thicker than stock end-links and are grease-able. Stock end-links are approximately 9.5mm thick vs Moog end-links which are approximately 13mm thick.
Moog [GE8] Front Sway-Bar Endlink
Part Number: Moog K750381
Stock Honda Front Sway-Bar End-Link vs Moog Front End-Link
Honda Fit/Jazz Pictures:
Honda Fit w/ Rear 2nd Gen Insight Springs Only
Honda Fit w/ Front & Rear 2nd Gen Insight Springs and Front 30mm Strut Spacers
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