Getting ready for suspension. What springs?

[Kevs Toy]

Ok, so I've made my decision on what I'm gonna do for suspension on my 99 v6 camry. Way job security is looking right now I might be out of work by the end of the year but I do need to replace my suspension, which is orig. and has 93k on it.

I was gonna go with coilovers but thats too much money given what I stated, so I'm just gonna do springs, struts, and new strut mounts. Still pricey but def. cheaper than going with JICs like I had orig. wanted to. I'm going with the Tokico HP struts since from everything I've read that seems to be the best handling strut available for our cars. I dont mind having some sacrifice in ride quality, just want the car to perform at the best level possible. And I'm not looking for a big drop in stance either. Lower is nice but its not everything. Handling quality is what matters the most.

With that said, I'm deciding on which spring set to go with. Right now I'm thinking along the lines of Eibach, Tein, or H&R. I really like Eibach products and their quality. I guess Id like to hear what other people have experience with and maybe if someone knows the different spring rates offered and maybe input on any brands I overlooked. I've tried searching on here but I'm not really able to ciphere through any relevant info when I do that.

Also, for strut mounts I'll be going with OE Toyota units, as seems to be the best out there. I know people have complained about noise from worn mounts and will new mounts cure that or is there anything else I need to replace or do to take care of that? Thanks for your time guys.

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I have the KYB GR-2 struts with the Eibach Pro-kit springs (1.2" drop all around) and I haven't had any problems so far. Think I've had these installed for a little over 3 years. The drop (gap between wheels and feners) is pretty much even in the front and back. The ride is a little soft but it gets a little rough going over moderate bumps and speed bumps. Overall, this setup is pretty good and I'm pretty happy with it. If I had the money, I would go with coilovers too.

[eyeball96]

I'm parcel to H&R sports, and tokicos, but thats just me.

One thing u have to buy for your supension upgrade is a TRD rear sway bar...best 150 bucks I've spend on the Coupe. You won't believe the difference it makes.

[Venom_5]

+1 on the Tokicos
+1 on the H&R Sports (not the OE Sports) if you want a modest drop, Tein is my personal favorite for the Gen 4 however

KYB Mounts or OE Toyota Mounts will both be fine ... check your insulators & boots to see if they need to be replaced as well!

[Kevs Toy]

Im gonna stick to oe mounts. I had KYB mounts on my 90 corolla and they got noisy over time plus I've heard sketchy reviews of em. Oh, and I already got a TRD RSB. Keep the posts coming guys. If anyone has info as to specific spring rates from different makers that would be great

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Some springs are linear and some are progressive. Eibachs don't have a specific spring rate since they're progressive and require an increasing amount of force to compress the spring. I believe the Tein S-Techs are linear though.

[Venom_5]

most of the springs available for your car that have been used by TN members are progressive, so you cant get a "rate" for them ... its a function, and most companies wont give them out unfortunately

[Kevs Toy]

Thanks for clarifying on the mention of progressive and linear. Well, I guess then I just need to hear what people's opinions are if they've had experience with more than one type or what they're using. So far seems that Eibach, H&R, and Tein are the contenders

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Venom had a pretty detailed thread on the different suspension setups. I'm pretty sure it included all the springs you mentioned. And it's H&R, not H&B.

[bigbird]

depending on the teins id rock thoes or the H&Rs. the teins come in Htech or Stech which are a lower drop and a little stiffer.

[2000le4cyl]

Ever try Tokico and TRD spring? Anyone.
That is what i have on my 00 camry LE

['00 V-6 Camry]

i just drop mine on tokico and eibach it's a great look and handling is a lil improved but i really love the look not slammed but definitely lowered

[Kevs Toy]

Anymore feedback on the matter? Right now looking like I'll be doing the eibachs and Tokicos. Hopefully should handle much better after that