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Old 02-16-2010, 07:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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USA Is there a cheap and quick way to reduce body roll

I'm new to this forum but have spent a little time reading through the threads. My question is. Is there a quick and inexpensive way to reduce body roll in my 2000 Camry V6. I've owned the car from new but have always thought it had to much body roll. I'm not looking to race and I don't expect it to handle like a sports car but a little less roll would be great.
I've thought about a tower bar, and or stiffer struts but don't want a jarring ride. Any proven suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 02-16-2010, 08:08 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Get TRD rear sway bar for $150. Night/day difference for the price, especially with aftermarket springs/struts. You'll get the "jarring ride" when going over bumps/dips at an angle, but I have almost no body roll in the rear. My car will actually oversteer in certain situations.
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welcome! you dont have many options if you dont want to replace springs or struts(it is a family sedan after all), but adding the trd rear swaybar may help.

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A front strut bar willl also help. Get the TRD version.
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Weld your suspension so it doesn't move. I guarantee most bang for the buck.
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TRD RSB seem to be rare for a 2000 Camry, is Whiteline a good alternative? Should I replace the links as well?
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whiteline has an excellent alternative. a lot of gen 3 guys use them. might as well replace the endlinks while you're there depending on your mileage.
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FYI I found a Whiteline RSB for 2000 Camry from neverenoughauto.com for $145 shipped. Let's hope it does the job.
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make sure to grease the bushings so you won't have a rubbery sound
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TRD/Whiteline RSB Best $150 ever spent.
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I get remarks like lighten the car and go slower around the corners. . .

^+1 for the buckfifty anti-sway bar!

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another vote for the swaybar. best modification for the suspension outside coilovers.
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TRD Swaybar! And if you've got the money then upgrade your struts/springs as well, it makes a world of difference.
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- You never said what tire wheel combo it has. 15" 195's wouldn't be the best profile if you want response. Not that it should have that, just an example . . .

Is it due for new skins by chance?
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- You never said what tire wheel combo it has. 15" 195's wouldn't be the best profile if you want response. Not that it should have that, just an example . . .
Doesn't matter as much on the Camry. For a budget handling/performance build, you start in this order:

1. Sway bars
2. Springs/Shocks
3. Wheels/Tires (skip for sleeper status. )
4. Brakes
5. Engine

Most people on here would agree, IMO.
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