Want firmer suspension for Gen 5 LE

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Have 02 LE, 4 cyl 5 speed M/T

Want a firmer "sports" suspension, any way to accomplish this?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

SE Springs if you don't want to lower it. TRD/Eibach if you do want to lower it, with a stiffer suspension than the SE. There's also Ksport Coilovers, or Tein springs.

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I definitely do not want to lower it.

What are "SE Springs" and where do I get them?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

SE is the "sport" model of Camry..they're OEM springs but stiffer than the LE and XLE springs. From any dealer, i have some from my '02 SE..but i haven't decided if i want to sell or keep them incase i want to go back to stock (if i ever decide to sell the car).

check ebay as well.

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Ah... OK.

So how much of a difference do the SE springs make?

The base LE model is great but handles kind of like a Buick.. somewhat.
Also, stupid question, but which springs do you mean?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

this is my first Camry, and i've never driven an LE or XLE..so i can't honestly tell you how the SE springs compare. But from what i have been reading they are stiffer than the LE springs.

the coil spring goes around the strut(shock)..i'm not good at explaining..maybe someone else can lol..but what you'relooking for is a set of (4) springs off an SE...

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Ebay doesn't have any... any good online sources? I would think dealerships are the priciest choices.

Maybe a salvaged car at a junk yard, is that worth messing with?

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

www.trdparts4u.com click replacement parts, then put your year and model..and click front suspension (do the same for rear, two separate sections) click suspension parts, then coil springs and find the SE spring...

I know this because i just searched for them for you Hope this helps..they're a reputable site i've purchased stuff off them before so no worries.

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Hm, I drilled down all the way to the coin springs, but there is no obvious "SE" springs.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...02&catalogid=1

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

on that link you posted..

third from the top:
Coil spring, camry, manual trans, 2.4l, w/o solara, se - camry

If you're not 100% sure, email them tell them exactly what you're looking for (The SE springs) and ask for the parts number.

They'll give you all the info you need to order. Ask how much shipping is as well

[LoudCamry]

i might consider sellin my se spring, i am planning to lower my car but haven't have time go get it done.

[i 1a 05 Camry]

Are there any difference between Jap built and US built for the se suspensions?

[CharmCityES]

the SE is a sporty camry varient, which uses firmer springs and stiffer shocks in combination with a thicker rear sway bar and standard front strut bar to make for sportier ride and better handling
i have an 03 SE myself and having driven gen 5 LEs, i can say the SE is worlds better in stiffness and handling performance than the LE or XLE

[CharmCityES]

oh and ill sell you my SE springs cause im lowering my SE soon...and conviently, youre in Md too

[Super Kaioken]

yeah i've got my SE springs too if you want to buy them

you could also get a TRD RSB