budgeting Camry suspension upgrade

[DriveMaster]

My sis has a Camry and wants to make her car handle better.

She wants me to help her, and I have an idea of using stock parts from the sportier Camry TRD, which has a stiffer suspension, a thicker rear sway bar, and some extra support bars underneath.

This is the list of the TRD rear suspension parts and their prices: rear sway bar ($122), two sway bar bushings ($31 each), and three underbody braces (front $32, center $19, rear $24).

I want to buy those parts from a local dealer, and I probably need to pay people to install them. My sister gave me a budget, but I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

My friend said I should wait until black friday bcs they usually give discounts. Is this true, or is it worth waiting?

 

[Sirax]

One concern is that the parts might sell out quickly during Black Friday sales especially if they're in high demand, you might also end up rushing the install to meet the budget

 

[camrywanderer]

Nice choice with the TRD parts, they're a great upgrade. Black Friday usually brings about 10–20% discounts. Have you looked at online parts sites or local dealer promotions yet? You might find an early deal

 

[Youngandboring]

I see many people mentioning trd parts, especially in terms of suspension. It all sounds good, but are there any drawbacks to this kind of upgrade?

 

[h3nry.1984]

My sis has a Camry and wants to make her car handle better.

She wants me to help her, and I have an idea of using stock parts from the sportier Camry TRD, which has a stiffer suspension, a thicker rear sway bar, and some extra support bars underneath.

This is the list of the TRD rear suspension parts and their prices: rear sway bar ($122), two sway bar bushings ($31 each), and three underbody braces (front $32, center $19, rear $24).

I want to buy those parts from a local dealer, and I probably need to pay people to install them. My sister gave me a budget, but I want to keep the cost as low as possible.

My friend said I should wait until black friday bcs they usually give discounts. Is this true, or is it worth waiting?

It looks like a solid plan!
The rear sway bar and underbody braces will definitely make a noticeable difference in reducing body roll and stiffening up the chassis.
I think the prices you've listed for the parts seem reasonable for OEM.
Sure, you can wait for Black Friday if you're not in a huge rush because that's still a few months from now.
You can get as high as 25% off but there's also no guarantee you'd find exactly what you need because of the shopping madness!
For installation, try getting quotes from independent shops specializing in suspensions so you have something to compare if you take it to a dealership.
Make sure to clarify which exact suspension components you're considering because that can significantly impact labor costs!

 

[CamryDaily]

I helped my sister with a similar project on her Camry not too long ago. We replaced the sway bars and braces with TRD ones, and it really improved the handling. If you wait for Black Friday, you might find some great deals, but as you mentioned, there's no guarantee that everything will be in stock. Getting a few quotes from nearby shops ahead of time definitely helped us save on installation costs.

 

[boredAF]

I see many people going for TRD parts and I get the handling and all that, but what are the downsides? How's the comfort? I'm not trying to make it less comfortable while makig it handle better.

 

[CamryDaily]

From experience, TRD parts can make the ride a little stiffer, so you might feel bumps some more. But usually, it's not a big deal unless you pick the extra-stiff options.