OEM SE Spring on LE or CE??? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Dhanlal89 · 07-29-2009, 10:06 PM

If the GEN 6 oem SE spring were installed on a GEN 6 ce or le then how much stiffer would it be?? and would it make the car any lower?

I know the SE has stiffer suspension, but how much of a difference would just the springs make when installed on the LE or CE? And would it lower the car any?

Anyone have experiance where they did this would be helpful or some straight facts...thanks

Pawel062 · 07-29-2009, 10:58 PM

i believe would lower about half a inch and it would be a bit stiffer but no really stiff. would probably be about a step stiffer. driven all types of models and SE is really not that bad at all.

1956kiteboarder · 07-29-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawel062

i believe would lower about half a inch and it would be a bit stiffer but no really stiff. would probably be about a step stiffer. driven all types of models and SE is really not that bad at all.

Does not lower , the SE is lower because of body molding.
The SE struts have a 50 percent more damping with out them the SE springs alone will be out of step with the stock le/ce struts , most likely unruly bucking bronco syndrome over certain road surfaces.

Redline_Me · 07-30-2009, 01:50 AM

It would be a pointless thing to do.

Pawel062 · 07-30-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Redline_Me

It would be a pointless thing to do.

+1. just get some trds if u really want a drop or other springs. why waste money on SE when you can find trds cheap.

Dhanlal89 · 07-30-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1956kiteboarder

Does not lower , the SE is lower because of body molding.
The SE struts have a 50 percent more damping with out them the SE springs alone will be out of step with the stock le/ce struts , most likely unruly bucking bronco syndrome over certain road surfaces.

OK i understand so its like the SE suspension works together, cool thanks

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Originally Posted by Redline_Me

It would be a pointless thing to do.

lol, alright

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Originally Posted by Pawel062

+1. just get some trds if u really want a drop or other springs. why waste money on SE when you can find trds cheap.

thanks for the input

nuchieboy · 07-30-2009, 11:16 AM

not to thread jack but i figured i would ask this here since trd springs came up...to not void ur warranty do you have to have the springs installed by a toyota dealership or can i have any normal shop install them? cauz we all know that the stealership is probably going to rip me off..what did u guys pay to get your springs installed?

Redline_Me · 07-30-2009, 11:26 AM

There has been talk that the dealer has to do it. But by law as long as you keep the paperwork from who ever installs them for you, warranty should be good.

sundarpn · 07-30-2009, 01:42 PM

Is there an aftermarket strut that is same as the stock "SE" strut?

1956kiteboarder · 07-30-2009, 03:15 PM

KYB GR2 struts that is stock on the Gen6 SE Camry.

old motortrend article: 2007 Camry SE

The springs are 15 percent stiffer, the dampers 50 percent firmer, the front anti-roll bar is thicker, and the body is reinforced with an underfloor brace, thicker body side brackets, and a V brace behind the rear seatback.

Suspension thread
Gen 6 Suspension Thread(coils,spring, strut bar, sway bar,....)

If I had a LE/CE, I would go for H&R springs with SE struts, but the SE will have firmer bushings etc.