what to do on gen4 2000 camry suspension upgrade?

[TiiCee]

besides sway bar , strut brace and coils as an upgrade option (plus wider and grippier wheels) , what other types of suspension work can be done on the gen4 camry to make it more less body roll and more grippy, improving handling?

[trentmeyer23]

That's it in terms of off the shelf gear.

[Guest]

all of those things combined will probably be enough

[Steven]

There might be a front lower brace you can get MAYBE, similar to this one:

http://ultraracingaustralia.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=60_145&product_id=671

However the general word of mouth is that these don't provide an overly noticeable increase in handling, but stick out low enough they can in cases hit something you drive over.

Might also be a brace that links the bottom of the B pillars along the floor pan, although I'm skeptical these actually do much.

Otherwise that's pretty much it without getting into serious mods like roll cage and spot welding the body.

[TiiCee]

thanks guys . whats the size of the sway bars from factory ?

[trentmeyer23]

Smaller than aftermarket, usually 4mm smaller.

[aspirated]

Well in your list you never mentioned firmer shocks. So I would say start with a decent spring / shock combo and replace some of the worn bushes. Then if required upgrade the rear swaybar.........After you have done this you may begin to discover that the seat isnt supportive enough to match the improved cornering ability

Edited April 28, 2013 by aspirated

[TiiCee]

Well in your list you never mentioned firmer shocks. So I would say start with a decent spring / shock combo and replace some of the worn bushes. Then if required upgrade the rear swaybar.........After you have done this you may begin to discover that the seat isnt supportive enough to match the improved cornering ability

yeah your right , but i cant find buockets for the gen4 , i dont think any aftermarket makes buckets for the gen4 =(

[jeffy]

There's a place in Melb apparently who does custom rails. Ive yet to find this contact.

[trentmeyer23]

Well in your list you never mentioned firmer shocks. So I would say start with a decent spring / shock combo and replace some of the worn bushes. Then if required upgrade the rear swaybar.........After you have done this you may begin to discover that the seat isnt supportive enough to match the improved cornering ability

besides sway bar , strut brace and coils as an upgrade option (plus wider and grippier wheels) , what other types of suspension work can be done on the gen4 camry to make it more less body roll and more grippy, improving handling?

[TiiCee]

There's a place in Melb apparently who does custom rails. Ive yet to find this contact.

i really hope you do find this contact !!!! i really want to buy BUCKETS for my camry!!!

[trentmeyer23]

There's a place in Melb apparently who does custom rails. Ive yet to find this contact.

i really hope you do find this contact !!!! i really want to buy BUCKETS for my camry!!!

You can use Gen 5 Camry Sportivo seats, extra bolstering and still comfortable. From memory the seat base and back bolt directly to the Gen 4 rails.

[TiiCee]

There's a place in Melb apparently who does custom rails. Ive yet to find this contact.

i really hope you do find this contact !!!! i really want to buy BUCKETS for my camry!!!

You can use Gen 5 Camry Sportivo seats, extra bolstering and still comfortable. From memory the seat base and back bolt directly to the Gen 4 rails.

i thought they arnt as buckety though...?

[jeffy]

[TiiCee]

sweet as , they grey , matches my interior . Jeff , those seats yours ?

Edited April 29, 2013 by TiiCee

[trentmeyer23]

They are, by far better, than the Gen 3 and Gen 4 seats. I am actually running them in my Gen 3, however, I had to do a heap more work than you will have to.

[TiiCee]

coolies !!! now i can stress less!!! hahah

[aspirated]

Well in your list you never mentioned firmer shocks. So I would say start with a decent spring / shock combo and replace some of the worn bushes. Then if required upgrade the rear swaybar.........After you have done this you may begin to discover that the seat isnt supportive enough to match the improved cornering ability

>besides sway bar , strut brace and coils as an upgrade option (plus wider and grippier wheels) , what other types of suspension work can be done on the gen4 camry to make it more less body roll and more grippy, improving handling?

I am guessing you missed the part about the shocks......No point in upgrading coils if the shocks are worn. Ideally the two should match or you get too much bounce - Hence why I typed spring / shock combo

[jeffy]

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sweet as , they grey , matches my interior . Jeff , those seats yours ?

Yeah they are, came off 02-04 camry sportivo, 04-06 has black ones

When upgrading coils the shocks are included

[trentmeyer23]

Well in your list you never mentioned firmer shocks. So I would say start with a decent spring / shock combo and replace some of the worn bushes. Then if required upgrade the rear swaybar.........After you have done this you may begin to discover that the seat isnt supportive enough to match the improved cornering ability

>besides sway bar , strut brace and coils as an upgrade option (plus wider and grippier wheels) , what other types of suspension work can be done on the gen4 camry to make it more less body roll and more grippy, improving han

dling?

I am guessing you missed the part about the shocks......No point in upgrading coils if the shocks are worn. Ideally the two should match or you get too much bounce - Hence why I typed spring / shock combo

Coils = Adjustable Coilovers

[TiiCee]

They are, by far better, than the Gen 3 and Gen 4 seats. I am actually running them in my Gen 3, however, I had to do a heap more work than you will have to.

what work do i need to do to fit them into the gen4 ? or are they direct bolt on ?

[Andrew357]

Gen5 seats are a direct bolt on for the Gen4.

[TiiCee]

thanks Andrew.

[STYLSH]

You still need the rails off your stock ones and bolt the gen 5 seats on to your rails. I am using them too

[TiiCee]

You still need the rails off your stock ones and bolt the gen 5 seats on to your rails. I am using them too

thats big help , thanks.