[cykle]

Suspension is gutless.
Any strut upgrade or improvment suggestions appreciated.

 

[toyomoho]

Might check the Camry posts, the two cars are almost the same.

 

[steve326a]

I recommend either Tokico or KYB GR2 struts. Definately an improvement.

 

[avalonshoe]

rear suspension is a flaw in design for avalons, get some performance shocks for the rear, otherwise they will rub your tire regardless of tire/rim size.


i have KYB-GR2 for the rear, theyre still too soft! try tokico!

 

[banditcilik]

N00b here!
Mine is bouncing makes me thing I'm aboard USS Nimitz. I noticed when hitting a bump the front end makes too much rebound. And I suspect the rears are too soft too. I don't know how this car handles when new cuz I bought it used and never drive a big sedan before. But I drive a ES350 couple of times and the plush ride is about the same w/ avalon only the ES doesn't give that Nimitz feel.
Aside from KYB and Tokico I also found Monroe, any advise on these thing?

 

[banditcilik]

Wohooo! just changed pair of front susp, and it is like day and night!
Next will be rear susp!

 

[avalonshoe]

let us know of which shocks ur using for the front and rear, im interested to hear. dont get the back seat dirty changing the suspension haha.

 

[banditcilik]

I used KYB GR2 for the front. Guess will use the same for rear set.

 

[avalonshoe]

oh, they are soft, man! i have them. i still have to watch the road bc i can hear them rubbing on the strut mounting plate in rear when i have one or two adults sitting back there.

 

[banditcilik]

Are they? felt OK to me, actually bit harsh almost on par w/ Accord ride quality. Since i never rode new avy I presume it should be softer than Accord.
I browse around and found Monroe and Tokico as alternatif. I heard Monroe is harsh and Tokico should be bit harsh than KYB, also it says 1.25 drop than OEM. I don't know whether I should replace the spring if I use that. And as you see nobody replies to my post here Hence KYB GR2! I'm happy now.