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#143 of 150 Avalon 2000 ride height by par_pa Aug 12, 2009 (7:22 pm)
My 2000 Avy was among the firsts produced of the new generation and had short front springs. I noticed recently that front end seems lower that before. I want to check ride height, but couldn't find any specification nor proper way to measure standard curb ride height for the 2000 Avalon. As anyone information regarding those measurements. I have read somewhere that ride height may be measure from center of the wheel to lower lip of fender. Mine reads 14 3/8 inches. Replies to this message: 55396 (Aug 12, 2009 9:10 pm) par_pa (Aug 13, 2009 3:33 pm) 55396 (Aug 13, 2009 6:25 pm)
#144 of 150 Re: Avalon 2000 ride height [par_pa] by 55396 Aug 12, 2009 (9:10 pm)
Replying to: par_pa (Aug 12, 2009 7:22 pm) My wifes 03 w/16" custom wheels measures 15" Replies to this message: par_pa (Aug 13, 2009 3:33 pm) 55396 (Aug 13, 2009 6:25 pm)
#145 of 150 Re: Avalon 2000 ride height [55396] by par_pa Aug 13, 2009 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: 55396 (Aug 12, 2009 9:10 pm) Thanks Jerry. So I was right, suspecting a lower height. It is more noticeable because I fitted 17" wheels from a Avalon 2005, and the front end bottoms out more often than before, even though I installed Tokico struts. So I guess I am out for a pair of new front coil springs! PA Replies to this message: 55396 (Aug 13, 2009 6:25 pm)
#146 of 150 Re: Avalon 2000 ride height [par_pa] by 55396 Aug 13, 2009 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: par_pa (Aug 13, 2009 3:33 pm) Tire diameter should be the same whether 15, 16, or 17". You make up the difference in the tire sidewall.
#147 of 150 Back Seat Removal by artbuc Aug 24, 2009 (11:14 am)
I have a 99 XLS Platinum edition. How do I remove the back seat so I can get to the rear struts? Thanks.
#148 of 150 98 suspension needs work at least cost by mules001 Nov 29, 2009 (2:05 pm)
My daughter is a single mother and social worker. So, she doesn't have much $$ to keep up her 98 Avalon. Has 190,000 miles. Suspension has not been touched and the car "floats like a boat in the ocean". Have just ordered new tires, and would like to address the suspension issue at the least possible cost. If anyone out there can make recommendations of particular parts (struts, etc.) and brands that would be cost effective, I'd be very greatful. What can I expect to pay to get this done? THANKS so much. Fred. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 01, 2009 9:50 am)
#149 of 150 Re: 98 suspension needs work at least cost [mules001] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 01, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: mules001 (Nov 29, 2009 2:05 pm) Probably a strut such as KYB would be fine for this application, especially if she plans to keep the car for a while.   Labor to removal, disassemble, reassemble and replace all four struts would be about 5 hours.   Parts will vary but something like $65--$80 per shock/strut sounds about right.   So depending on the labor rate in your area, This could be a $600---$800 job.   There are cheaper struts out there, but you get what you pay for. If the car has to stagger on for 6 more months, then maybe you could buy some cheap strut from a chain store and get by with that---probably better than having totally blown struts, as your car seems to have now.   However, keep in mind that it takes as much labor to install a cheap strut as a decent one. KYB is not the best of the best but they are very good from the price.
#150 of 150 Re: Support position clarification, please absfich, jwadle1 [hawiianavowner] by 03avalon Dec 03, 2009 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: hawiianavowner (Jun 13, 2007 10:36 pm) I have an '03 with 86k mi. I just measured the bars: 17mm for BOTH front and rear. Looks like the rears will be relatively easy; the fronts are buried and probably will have to go in thru the wheel well. Does anyone have any practical experience about what it's really like to remove the front bushings? Also, does anyone have a web site that actually has the part numbers for the '03 SPECIFIC shocks/struts? Thanks

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