Where to buy aftermarket? CAUTION NEWB!!

[beatloafer]

I wanted to know where is a good place to buy aftermarket parts for a '99 Solara SLE. I want to upgrade the suspension... spring/shocks and possibly sways.

I haven't researched what I want yet because I can't seem to find anywhere that sells this stuff online. I don't even know what is still available... it looks like the TRD stuff is hard to come by these days.

Can anyone help me and tell me what's out there and where is a good place to order? Thanks in advance.

[that1mexguy]

hey man, i think u need to be a little more specific in what you are asking. There are really a million and two places to get after market stuff for the Solara's. However, you can always find something on eBay. For suspension stuff eBay is a pretty good place, for supercharger, that one varies, but every now and then, eBay. For wheels/rims, you can try local shops, google search on the internet or ... yes, you guessed it, eBay. Stereo stuff, again, google it out and of course, eBay... ok i think you get my drift. Is there anything in particular you are looking for right now???

[1st Gen Sol]

There are also some members on this forum that have access to parts for our cars depending on what you are looking for.

Just check the forum under the Wanted/For Sale section and you can also post what you are looking for if it is not offered anymore as "WTB".

"that1mexguy".....is also right, right now you have to narrow down what your looking for so we can point you in the right direction.

Welcome & enjoy........good luck with your search

[beatloafer]

Yeah... I agree... I don't know what I want, but that's because I really don't know what's out there. To be honest, I googled Solara suspension before posting, but I didn't find any sites that had more than a couple of items. I also had a really hard time finding any products that were listed specifically for my '99, most are for the current model. My problem is I don't really know whats out there to begin with. I need search strings to do research products on boards . But to be more clear, I am looking to upgrade the suspension, and I am currnetly considering a shock/strut combo.

I thought there might be a site that has all or most of the stuff available that I could browse and see whats out there and then search the boards for more info on the products listed. But if you guys can recommend any setups that I should look into, that would be great also.

[RichD978]

Yeah... I agree... I don't know what I want, but that's because I really don't know what's out there. To be honest, I googled Solara suspension before posting, but I didn't find any sites that had more than a couple of items. I also had a really hard time finding any products that were listed specifically for my '99, most are for the current model. My problem is I don't really know whats out there to begin with. I need search strings to do research products on boards . But to be more clear, I am looking to upgrade the suspension, and I am currnetly considering a shock/strut combo.

I thought there might be a site that has all or most of the stuff available that I could browse and see whats out there and then search the boards for more info on the products listed. But if you guys can recommend any setups that I should look into, that would be great also.

Maybe a TRD RSB would be of interest to you. Michaels artic frost or kwazyazn can hook you up for 140 shipped

[bassthrive]

Check the FAQ and Stickies section - lots of aftermarket parts for your gen 1 are listed here.

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=10909

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewforum.php? ... ca2a970358

[StockSolara]

ok for Solara suspension we have this:

Springs:
Eibach Pro-kit 1.6 inch drop all around
Tein S-Tech 1.7 in front and 1.4 inch rear
TRD Springs *which is made by Eibach* 1.25 inch front and 1.75 inch back
Vogtland Springs-
Spring Tech Springs- 1.8 inch all around

Struts:
Tokico HP Struts
KYB

Full Damper System:
Tein SS Dampers
JIC FLT-A1

Sway Bars:
Whiteline Front and Rear Sway Bar
TRD Rear Sway Bar

Strut Bar:
TRD Strut Tower Bar

[jdsun1]

Excellent post stocksolara! Only question whats the difference bewteen a front sway bar and a strut tower brace?

[RichD978]

Excellent post stocksolara! Only question whats the difference bewteen a front sway bar and a strut tower brace?

sway bar is under the hood, connected to the wheels i believe? and the front tower brace is under the hood near the washer nozzles

[ICrazyChrisI]

Phone:714-890-5153 Email: RJ@UPFD.com Good guy, good prices.

[1st Gen Sol]

Excellent post stocksolara! Only question whats the difference bewteen a front sway bar and a strut tower brace?

Front Sway bar is under your car & the Strut Tower Brace is under the hood in the engine bay.

well said "StockSolara"......


if your interested in the Whiteline Front Sway bar, let me know, I'm selling mine (basically brand new) for $120 shipped.

[ICrazyChrisI]

AT you local SWAPMEET!!!!!!!!!!

Yea if you want some led bulbs or some sh*t..not anything major

[beatloafer]

ok for Solara suspension we have this:

Springs:
Eibach Pro-kit 1.6 inch drop all around
Tein S-Tech 1.7 in front and 1.4 inch rear
TRD Springs *which is made by Eibach* 1.25 inch front and 1.75 inch back
Vogtland Springs-
Spring Tech Springs- 1.8 inch all around

Struts:
Tokico HP Struts
KYB

Full Damper System:
Tein SS Dampers
JIC FLT-A1

Sway Bars:
Whiteline Front and Rear Sway Bar
TRD Rear Sway Bar

Strut Bar:
TRD Strut Tower Bar

Thanks for the info... thats exactly what I was looking for... thanks StockSolara. This will definitely get my research going.