Lowering kits

[supradude123]

What's a good brand for a lowering kit? I was looking into getting one for my '99 avalon. They have a tociko kit on performancecenter.com for like $470 and that includes springs and struts.

Anything better out there?

[mmejia]

The only ones I could think would be better would be some Tein shocks...but I doubt they make a kit for the Avalon.

[sarsman45]

I dunno man. My '96 is already low for stock (I usually hit speed bumps and dips if i forget). BUt then again a 99 is taller than a 96. If you were to get it lowered, get it to about 55 inches off the ground (My car is less than that right now since the shocks are 12 years old...)

[mmejia]

Yeah, I think that the new models were made a little higher. I have a '98 with the original shocks/springs and I only have a few problems on big speed bumps and steep driveways and whatnot. The only reason for those problems, though, is I have some huge mufflers that sit low and they only hit because the suspension is so soft now. If I go slow enough, they don't hit. I'm planning on getting this kit; thanks for posting it. I couldn't find one anywhere. I think that with the stiffer suspension, the car won't bounce so low and should be good even though it's getting lowered.

[supradude123]

Yeah I looked like everywhere and couldnt find anything but came across this and already paid for it. They take friekin forever to ship stuff out, it sucks.

When I get it, I'll tell you guys how it handles. Right now its really bad, it bottoms out like mad if i hit bumps over like 30. And the body roll kills, just sucks. And oem replacement shocks probably do nothing so thats why i bought this kit. I've never heard of that company though, but whatever. Im sure it'll be good.

Btw, you guys know a good place to get a new lower control arm for the drivers side? I fried mine on a curb the other day. Rubs against the chassis over anything (speedbump, driveway) and sounds like bs.

Anyhow thanks

[bboydexterity]

Originally Posted by supradude123

What's a good brand for a lowering kit? I was looking into getting one for my '99 avalon. They have a tociko kit on performancecenter.com for like $470 and that includes springs and struts.

Anything better out there?

Vogtland Lowering Springs. I'm not sure if these are any better, but i have heard that these are probably the best suited for our cars. I heard they don't rub and they still give you that low look. And they area way cheaper! I am ordering some hopefully this week. Here is the site i found to get them from: http://www.vogtlandsuspension.com/index.html
hope this helps.

[mmejia]

If you look on the website, those are the same thing as the Tokico. In the description it says so.

[bboydexterity]

oh i didn't even check the other website.

[mmejia]

The other website has a cheaper price, but I checked out reviews on the seller and they have shit reviews so I would not buy from that website. Don't know about the one you posted, though.