Camry dropping - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

initial-T · 09-01-2003, 07:30 PM

um......ok....ive got a gen3 camry....96...and i wanna know what kind of springs i should use to drop it..i was gonna use eibachs...

and how much it should cost to do it professionally...on average.

jwa276 · 09-01-2003, 07:42 PM

a shop usually charges as much as 200dollars (USD) for installs, as for springs- i am very happy with the setup i have- whitelines on the front, intrax on the rear, and tokico struts to support them.

i cant stress enough... if you are going for a low drop... BUY STRUTS TOO- you will bounce all over the place, and bottom out constantly.

with eibachs, they are designed for stock struts so you should be fine- but they wont drop you that much

jon

initial-T · 09-01-2003, 07:50 PM

1.2 inches in front.....1 in rear...

how lowered is yours?

jwa276 · 09-01-2003, 08:45 PM

3 in front, 2 in rear

jon

initial-T · 09-01-2003, 09:15 PM

wait....so if i get another brand...i should get struts? bah...i get confused when it comes to struts...could u explain a lil about them. (lower, upper, etc)

Mokkema · 09-01-2003, 10:04 PM

Yeah I was thinking about eibachs as well....I don't know how low I want mine...if i had to make a comparason, it'd be to tony the tigers...Lowering it just like that would be perfect...but i dunno how low he has his.

mike

jwa276 · 09-02-2003, 06:30 AM

1 strut per wheel since we have independent rear suspension- that means you have to buy 4 struts. theres not much more to understand..

jon

cman2000 · 09-02-2003, 03:38 PM

Hi

i have a 2000 camry and installed tokico struts and eibach pro-kit springs. i really like the setup. the ride is a bit firmer, but not too much, but the handling is much better. i think the springs dropped my car by about 1.2-1.5 inches front and back. it is not as noticable as some civics, etc, but when you put it next to a stock camry, it's noticable. i also have 17" rims, so it all goes well together. the springs dropped the car enough so that not much wheel gap is there anymore. the shop i go to charged about $210 to install the springs and struts, which isn't too bad a price. check ebay to find the cheapest prices on the springs/struts.

hope this helps

BustaRice · 09-02-2003, 04:08 PM

200 for install? wow i'd think they're crazy for that.

here in cali it's no more than $100 for install. and worst case that shop charges more it's $125. but anyways, at least you got them put on. =)

rpj1984 · 09-02-2003, 05:20 PM

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Originally posted by BustaRice
200 for install? wow i'd think they're crazy for that.

here in cali it's no more than $100 for install. and worst case that shop charges more it's $125. but anyways, at least you got them put on. =)

Or free and an afternoon and you do it yourslef.

And I think the $200 is about normal for springs/struts, your $100-$125 may be just for one of the other.

Ryan

jwa276 · 09-02-2003, 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by rpj1984

Or free and an afternoon and you do it yourslef.

And I think the $200 is about normal for springs/struts, your $100-$125 may be just for one of the other.

Ryan

it costs the same whether you are installing springs only, struts only, or both springs and struts. it is in fact easier to install new springs along with new struts than just replace one or the other.

if you dont have the right tools (i.e. jackstands!) dont even attempt this- wouldnt want to end up with your head stuck between the car's frame and the ground!

jon

rpj1984 · 09-02-2003, 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by jwa276

it costs the same whether you are installing springs only, struts only, or both springs and struts. it is in fact easier to install new springs along with new struts than just replace one or the other.

if you dont have the right tools (i.e. jackstands!) dont even attempt this- wouldnt want to end up with your head stuck between the car's frame and the ground!

jon

I am not sure where you were quoted, but not too many places will just install you struts for free. Yeah it may be easier to do the struts/springs at the same time but the shop wont just install the struts for free.

But hey, I have jackstands and I did the work for free in my garage. Not as hard as I thought it was going to be, IMO.

Ryan

Mokkema · 09-02-2003, 08:05 PM

Yes, I'm thinking about doing it myself...but then again I've heard people tellin me at my work they know people who will do it for 60-100...so I dunno which is a better deal. Am I getting myself into hell if I do it myself?
*yes i do have jackstands lol and many nessecery tools*

mike

initial-T · 09-02-2003, 10:59 PM

with stock everything.....would a 1.5" drop be noticable if i were just driving around?? cuz i checked intrax...and they don't do a 2" for camry.

or is there a brand that gives a 2+ inch drop?