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Re: 05 Highlander Vibration/Rumble [cabinjj]
by gasman1
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Dec 01, 2006 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: cabinjj (Nov 30, 2006 8:09 am)
I've always preferred the best Michelins. However, I currently have Goodyear Forterra Triple Tred tires and they're the best tire that I've ever owned. Many people are having good luck with Yokohama's Geolander tire.
Best of luck!
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Suspension upgrades
by meeoch
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Dec 11, 2006 (1:56 pm)
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I am looking to lower my 06 Highlander 1-2". It is a 4wd hybrid. Does anyone know where I can find springs for this application?
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by terry92270
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Dec 11, 2006 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 1:56 pm)
Lowering the suspension might make you liable for a voided warranty. Be careful. 
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by toyotagal
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Dec 11, 2006 (5:08 pm)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 1:56 pm)
"Lower your Highlander 1-2"? Out of curiosity what is the purpose of that? It would almost seem invisible to the untrained eye? And your ride would suffer accordingly IMHO.
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Re: Suspension upgrades [toyotagal]
by meeoch
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Dec 11, 2006 (7:51 pm)
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Replying to: toyotagal (Dec 11, 2006 5:08 pm)
I want the vehicle to be lower to the ground to improve cornering speeds, and hopefully increase the MPG.
Any ideas where to find lowering kits for these cars?
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by terry92270
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Dec 11, 2006 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 7:51 pm)
Why not just buy a Maxima?
The kits are sold on automotive sites. Try someplace like Motortrend.com or their magazine, they are usually advertised in the back pages.
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by toyotagal
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Dec 12, 2006 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 7:51 pm)
Lower the the ground to improve cornering speeds? It almost sounds like you are driving the wrong vehicle for high cornering speeds.
On a side note, if you were driving slower in general you wouldn't need to worry so much about speeds in corners. And you would get even better gas mileage driving slower.
Personally I have never known anyone to "lower" a Highlander. Usually people buy Highlanders because they like being higher up in the air for visibility etc.
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 12, 2006 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 1:56 pm)
One of the competing SUVs, the Saturn Vue, offers a "Red Line Performance Package" that features a lowered, sport-tuned suspension. I don't recall seeing anything like this in the TRD line for the Highlanders but looking in the ads in the back of the car mags as suggested would be a good place to start. And check out SEMA.org for sources.
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Re: 05 Highlander Vibration/Rumble [gasman1]
by cabinjj
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Dec 20, 2006 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: gasman1 (Dec 01, 2006 12:16 pm)
I am now convinced the problem is the tires. Tire dealer I use said Yokohama's won't work on Highlander-only Coopers or Bridgestone. He doesn't sell Goodyear or Michelins so will check other dealers. Just put Geolanders on my truck and they are GREAT in snow and on ice. Highly recommend them. Thanks again for advice!!!
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Re: Suspension upgrades [meeoch]
by homershannon
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Jan 19, 2007 (5:31 pm)
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Replying to: meeoch (Dec 11, 2006 1:56 pm)
Did you ever get any decent answers to your question? I have an 88k Highlander that will probably need new struts soon. I'd like to drop it 1 or 2". I don't need the clearance and the lowered ride height would help the handling, not that I race around in the thing. But, it would be safer and less prone to roll-overs. It'd look kind of cool too.
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