99 hanging EXTREMELY low to the ground - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

yotatechie04 · 01-12-2004, 03:16 AM

I have a '99 Camry LE and for some reason, the car keeps hanging extremely low to the ground. I can't even go over a speed bump without the subframe hitting the ground now. It's never been this bad. I've had people tell me different things, like it could be the shocks/struts and it could be the springs. I don't know what it could be, any help? I really appreciate it.

Nick · 01-12-2004, 03:33 AM

springs, for sure, and if its that bad, you'll need sway bar links, strut mounts, and probably new struts

that's a pretty big hole in the wallet

yotatechie04 · 01-12-2004, 03:55 AM

Damn, I knew that I had some serious suspension problems, but I didn't think it was that bad. I figure once we actually get a warm enough day to go out and do something with the car, I'll go and look around, check the suspension stuff and all. I can't wait to see how much all of this is going to cost me.

Nick · 01-12-2004, 04:01 AM

bring it to speedy, they'll have a look at the car and give you an estimate

yotatechie04 · 01-12-2004, 04:02 AM

Well, where can I find one of those? I don't even know if there are any of those around me. (West Virginia)

Nick · 01-12-2004, 04:06 AM

most franchised brake/suspension/exhaust shops will give you free estimates

yotatechie04 · 01-12-2004, 09:37 PM

Do you know where I can get me a set of replacement springs?

Nick · 01-12-2004, 10:00 PM

its a dealer item mostly, but a few parts stores do have them you'll have to call around

or you can go aftermarket (lowering and stiffer)

***zoni*** · 01-13-2004, 01:48 AM

autozone or advance autoparts for OEM stuff if you are gonna do the replacement yourself, or get work done at a midas, firestone.. might be a few names in your area...

yotatechie04 · 01-31-2004, 10:44 AM

All right, I'm going to have to go and look into all of that and see what I can have done to it. Thanks for all of your help.

Daffunda · 01-31-2004, 11:57 AM

I don't know if you just got your car used, but if you did, previous owner was dumb enough to experiment on his car by cutting his springs??

yotatechie04 · 01-31-2004, 12:33 PM

No, I didn't buy the car used, it was new. It's my first Toyota.

nort0188 · 01-31-2004, 03:06 PM

Thats a bad first impression, damn. Only four years old and you're having problems like that

SolaraTRD · 01-31-2004, 04:11 PM

damn, warranty just ended like a year ago. They get your ass for that. Toyota!!!!! Arrhghhjjj