Don't know where to start with my suspension mods:

[kenratboy]

OK, I got new Falken's for my car, and the grip is substantial now - however, there is a TON of body roll and the car is leaning WAY too much and not using all the grip the tires can provide. Also, I think the struts are shot to begin with (almost 80,000 miles)

I was talking to my dad and I was saying I wanted to get new struts, but he informed me that struts RECOVER movement, and don't prevent it, and if I wanted to reduce body roll (as in, my car listing in a corner), I would need stuffer springs as well. Anti-roll bars and strut tower braces are also in the equation.

Where do I start? Can you link me to some threads? I have brought this up before, but I can't find a piece of information that I can use to hunt something down.

My goals are:

-Make the car handle better
-Keep its daily driver ability (as in, being able to go over speed bumps and all)
-Not attract attention (as in, I really don't want it slammed, I want the soccer mom look)

Any suggestions? My car is listed in my sig.

Thanks!!!

[I4 to V6 Swap]

80k on the original struts?? I think you need new struts. OEM struts will reduce the rolling back to stock, aftermarket will probably roll even less than that. Either way you can corner better. You should also be able to go over speed bumps and driveways without bottoming out. The other parts do help, but I don't think you need them.

[jwa276]

i would suggest a setup like this:

eibach spring kit
tokico struts
whiteline swaybar(s)

eibach will keep your car fully fuctional when it comes to speedbumps, and its not as noticeable of a drop as most other springs, and still retains performance. tokico is in my opinion the best choice for performance with price in mind. and whiteline's swaybars make very substantial differences in handling and body roll.

just a side note, the tokico struts are a tad rougher ive heard, but in my gen 3 with 3" drop they still give a really comfortable ride (it still feels like a camry).

[soundlzrd]

If you want alittle more drop and stay functional, get vogtlands. I have votglands on my camry and put them on my parents solara. They are cheaper than eibachs and IMO have a better ride.
Sean
www.ctmotorsport.com

[kenratboy]

Sweet. Awesome info.

I would love to bust out the *bling bling* platinum card and order everything right now.

Are swaybars the ones that go under the hood/in the trunk from strut tower to strut tower?

[Phi]

fyi- there's a grp buy going on for whiteline products in the GB section.

[Your Uncle Moe]

yep

[kocho]

Originally posted by kenratboy
Sweet. Awesome info.

I would love to bust out the *bling bling* platinum card and order everything right now.

Are swaybars the ones that go under the hood/in the trunk from strut tower to strut tower?

Sway bars ar attached to the struts behind the wheels. The one in the engine compartment (under the hood) is called strut bar.

The sway bar reduces sway, the strut bar makes the chasy stiffer. You have front and rear sway bars in the Camry.

Whiteline makes front and rear sway bars, TRD makes adjustable rear sway bar, many make strut bars (including TRD).

Do a bit more research before you "bust" the card

You should install the struts, springs and recommended - new upper strut mounts (at least in the front) and get an alignment all at the same time to save $ on labor.

The sway bars and strut tower bar you can do anytime.

[kenratboy]

Do a bit more research before you "bust" the card:

Thats why I spend hours and hours online looking before I buy

What do the strut bars do, in practice?

[soundlzrd]

help keep the front struts moving together. This keeps both wheels on the ground and stiffen things up.

[Tubbyc]

change your strut + spring.
Tokico +Eibach is a good choice..
or you can go with Tokico +H&R or Tokico + Vogtland

[5spd V6 ClrTail]

Can some one tell me exactly the parts I need to lower it 1.5" to 2"? I mean, can I just use lowering springs from Eibach or whatever with the stock struts that I have? Or do i have to change the struts too?

[Warped]

Originally posted by 5spd V6 ClrTail
Can some one tell me exactly the parts I need to lower it 1.5" to 2"? I mean, can I just use lowering springs from Eibach or whatever with the stock struts that I have? Or do i have to change the struts too?

Its recommended that you change the struts too. The lowering adds more stress than stock struts are used to, so they'd probably blow out if you don't change them anyway. 1.5"-2" sound like a Vogtland drop...you should look into those.

[MCV20]

u could look into Teins S-tech spring which give u 1.6" drop all around....with Tokico or Kyb struts..
-whiteline Front and rear sways..

[luisitol]

Yea has anyone used the Tein Springs? Tein has a great reputation when it comes to suspension performance.