Shocks and springs

[ekim55121]

Well i searched and i still did not find the answer i was looking for, but i just got my tax refund and i want to put it in my car rather than the fiance . Well any way what strut/spring combination will work with my car for drop about 1.5 inches and also give me a decent ride quality like meaning i cant really feel the bumps, I also would like it if it didnt rub my tires cause the fuzions are getting tore up whit my stock spring/strut combo thats shot to hell every bump it rubs the tires are 225/50/16 so yea any help would be appreciated.

[white3ch0c0late]

I'm planning on going with Eibach Pro Kit springs with either KYB or Tokico struts because I've been reading lots of good stuff about them..

[.tony. .riot.]

For what Gen Camry?

[.tony. .riot.]

Apparently you didn't search at all, because on the Camry F.A.Q. (which is a sticky thread) there's a link to a GEN 3 Spring and Struts guide posted by EKam. Springs & Struts Guide

[skewe]

I have been reading that tein springs fits really well. for a gen 4.5, it would drop 1.5 front and 0.6 back, from what people are saying, that is just nice. About 160-170$ shipped.

Eibach Pro Kit springs would drop about about 1.5 front and back for a gen 4.5.

Tokico blue would set you back about 305$ + $20 shipping. SO far, lots of good review but expensive. somebody posted that new KYB struts are out and they range in the low $200.

I would go with the tein and kyb as they are excellent and for that price, you can have a smooth ride. If you have extra $, go for the Tokico.

It all depends on your budget. And if you are installing it yourself. Worth looking into chaning the strut mounts also cos they might be worn out.

[skewe]

Originally Posted by .tony. .riot.

For what Gen Camry?

excellent question.

[skewe]

if you have a gen4 or a 4.5, look at the tein springs on this car.
He just did it recently

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t74990.html

[.tony. .riot.]

Originally Posted by skewe

if you have a gen4 or a 4.5, look at the tein springs on this car.
He just did it recently

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t74990.html

I checked his previous posts, and he has a Gen 3.

[Knailgun]

go with the tokico and eibach...I'm a beleiver after doing it

[ekim55121]

any thoughts on suspension techniques springs there here on ebay dont have a frikin clue about them

[skewe]

First of all, I have not heard of this brand at all. I maybe wrong as I am not a pro / ASE mechanic or what but those are nobrand spring.

Expensive.

As knailgun said, go with tokico struts and eibach lowering springs.

do a search for eibach pro kit lowering springs on Ebay.

Shipping for that eBAy listing is quite high also.
Usually, you are looking at $20-25 for shipping.

[ekim55121]

any cheaper springs and shock combos that will be easier on my bank account? either that or imma need to get a credit card

[2wickedtoyz]

just read up on this which is the guide and you'll get your answer.
i got h&r sport drop and tokico hp blues with a trd rsb and my ride is great.


Springs & Struts Guide

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Look guys, I think it's time for the community to grow and questions about springs and struts need to be highly reduced by providing with definite facts. Seeing in recent months we see the amount of new turbo-charged vehicles from this forum we definitely need to move on and look for better aftermarket parts for our cars. So therefore I have come up with the a brief pros/cons for each springs/struts products that are commonly available in North America. I hope this will solve any problem on your decision to make a purchase towards these brands. If there are more specific questions regarding to finger gaps you can check our Camry FAQ located as a "sticky" on top of this forum.

This will be the Official TN Camry/Solara springs & struts summary and we take no responsibility on your opinion towards this page or the discussed products.

SPRINGS:

H&R Sport
Pros:
- Brand name
- Moderate drop
- Excellent manufacturing quality
- Progressive-rate
- Lower drop in the front than in rear
Cons:
- Slightly harsher ride than Eibachs

Eibach Pro-Kit
Pros:
- Brand name
- Moderate drop
- Excellent ride quality
- Excellent manufacturing quality
- Progressive-rate
- Lower drop in rear than in front
Cons:
- Drop might not be even (front/rear)

Intrax
Pros:
- Moderately affordable
- Slightly more drop than H&R/Eibach
Cons:
- Not as well-known compare to H&R/Eibach
- Not heat treated from the factory so "sagging" occurs after time.
- Harsher ride quality than Eibach or H&R

Sprint
Pros:
- Lowest drop
- The cheapest - approx $99USD
Cons:
- High possiblity of sagging
- Not brand name
- Not heat treated from the factory so "sagging" occurs after time. aka. "The never-ending drop"

There are other brands of performance springs for Camrys however they are not as well-reviewed as the previously discussed brands. Here are some of them:
- Dropzone
- Whiteline
- B+G
- Apex

Why do you not want to buy from them?
- Cheap = Sprint
- Lowest drop = Sprint
- Brand name = H&R/Eibach
- New brands = Dropzone & Whiteline

STRUTS

KYB GR-2
Pros:
- Cheap
- Brand name
- Make lots of OEM struts
- More OEM-like ride
- Offer sealed/non-sealed(servicable) versions

Tokico Blue
Pros:
- Brand name
- Performance-oriented company
- Stiffer ride
- Available for Gen3/4
- Available as sealed assemblies or servicable cartridges.

Koni Red
Pros:
- Brand name
- Stiffest ride
- Rebound adjustable
- Very performance-oriented company
Cons:
- Most expensive
- Non-sealed (servicable) version only - For Gen3 only

Bilstein
Pros:
- Brand name
- Stiffest ride
- Most expensive
- Strictly performance-oriented
Cons:
- Offer sealed version only - For Gen4 only
- Not recommended for street

Other companies that have application available:
Why do you not want to buy from them???
- Cheap = KYB
- For street = Tokico
- For race = Koni, Bilstein

[CDub LXi]

Suspension Techniques is not a no-name brand. They've been in the Honda/Acura scene for a while now. They're decent springs. For $100 I'd go with Sprints though.. for $200 I'd go with Eibach

Sprint is a namebrand too. Sprint is big in the Nissan scene.. especially on the Altimas

[fox_prime]

how many inches would TRD springs drop a gen4.5?

...and would they be good with Tokico struts? thx