Touring suspension on Limited

[smuook]

First post... proud owner of a 07 Blizzard Pearl Avie Limited.



I'm real happy with my choice, but would like to upgrade the suspension to get it close to the Touring. I went back and forth about getting the Touring, but in the end decided to get the Limited with all the bells and whistles and upgrade the suspension on my own. I'm looking for sways, springs, shocks. I know the curb weight (especially in the front end) of the Avalon will prevent it from being a sports car... but I'm not looking for that. Just less bounce and roll in turns.

Here's my question: Does anyone know exactly what suspension parts are on the Touring vice the Limited? I've read about tuned shocks... but are the springs different?

OR

Has anyone had any success with aftermarket parts? The lack of availability for the Avalon has been somewhat of a disappointment.

Thanks in advance.

[9phil9]

Both the Struts/shocks and the Springs are different, but the sway bars are the same.
If you have access to the right tools, the job is easy and should not take more than an hour.
Providing, of course, you are sober.

[smuook]

Yep... I should be able to do it myself, sober that it. This might be a little more costly than I thought. Oh well.

[gold4runner]

Are there any options for sway bars? Like do any of the lexus models match up with the avy? Sway bars would be a nice add to my touring model. All help appreciated.

[smuook]

I've looked and haven't found anything available for sways.

[Switchin2'Yotas]

Hey Smuook,

Awesome Avy and the bling looks great! What rims are they and what kind of $$$$$. I should have an '07 Blizzard Pearl LTD in the driveway soon. I can't wait! Great looking car and I was also wondering about the suspension changes.

Ride Safe!

[smuook]

Thanks... you're gonna love the blizzard pearl, especially at night.

My wheels are Giovanna Barbados... they are a discontinued model. I paid about $2,200 for wheels and tires. I bought them here...

Street Dreams for Chrome Wheels, Chrome Rims, and Tires

They have very competitive prices and a huge selection.

If you buy chrome... you gotta buy good chrome. Giovanna is top notch. Triple chrome plated. My wheels are 3 years old and look great. I don't know what you're budget is but don't go cheap on chrome. Make sure you know what you're getting. If you call streetdreams they are very helpful... even if you don't end up buying from them. If I had to get new wheels today (which I don't)... I would buy these:



These things would be so easy to clean. Very classy style and would like great on the Avie imho. These are pricey... TSW Holsten complete set would run you about $3,000. It's expensive, but you would never have to worry about this chrome.

As far as suspension goes... I'm waiting for this company to put out a product. I called them on the phone and they told me that they are in development and are expected for the 2007 in the coming months.

Toyota Avalon Lowering Kit - Intrax Lowering Springs

Progressive rate spring is the way to go in my opinion... you'll have a good quality cruising ride, but will stiffen considerably in corners.

To get the Touring suspension on the limited (would not lower) would cost you just under $1,000 for parts from the dealer or about $600 here:

http://www.gettoyotaparts.com/

I'm still haven't decided... but I'm leaning towards the lowering springs.