5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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I posted this over in the Hybrid section, but it might be useful to anyone in here who is concerned about bottoming out their Gen6 when using TRD springs.
Wow, that actually looks pretty good, not bad at all. Great idea with the SE rears and TRD fronts. I didn't know SE springs actually lower the car, I thought they were just stiffer then stock springs.
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Wow, that actually looks pretty good, not bad at all. Great idea with the SE rears and TRD fronts. I didn't know SE springs actually lower the car, I thought they were just stiffer then stock springs.
The factory SE is lower than all other Camry trims by 0.4", but not entirely by the springs. The springs, shock absorbers, bushings, etc, are all different.
__________________ 2007 CAMRHEE Hybrid - SOLD! Nov 2008 Completed Mods: RK Sport body kit, 18" LexusGS430 wheels, TRD/SE springs, Rear Lip Spoiler, Sliding Armrest, Smoked Tails, Terk XM-Direct, Rear Bumper Applique, Front License Bracket, K&N, Lower Grill Chrome Accents
Um.....different spring rates. The TRD springs and SE suspension weren't design for mixing...
That is true for the designed application on a non-hybrid. But the TRD springs are not designed for the hybrid, so by using SE springs in the rear, who is to say that I didn't create a matched set of lowering springs specifically for the hybrid? I wouldn't suggest doing what I did to a non-hybrid, I just posted my results as information for anyone who wanted it.
__________________ 2007 CAMRHEE Hybrid - SOLD! Nov 2008 Completed Mods: RK Sport body kit, 18" LexusGS430 wheels, TRD/SE springs, Rear Lip Spoiler, Sliding Armrest, Smoked Tails, Terk XM-Direct, Rear Bumper Applique, Front License Bracket, K&N, Lower Grill Chrome Accents
That is true for the designed application on a non-hybrid. But the TRD springs are not designed for the hybrid, so by using SE springs in the rear, who is to say that I didn't create a matched set of lowering springs specifically for the hybrid? I wouldn't suggest doing what I did to a non-hybrid, I just posted my results as information for anyone who wanted it.
Yea just saying, its cool and all how you decided to try it out and thats groovy.
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