The Eibach Pro-Kit 8273.140 is a four-spring coil set for front-wheel-drive Toyota Camry and Solara sedans. The springs are cold-formed steel alloy with a powder-coated finish, and they use a progressive-rate design that Eibach tunes for ride quality. Cold-formed steel alloy construction with a long-lasting powder coat finish. Progressive Spring Design & Precision tuned spring rates. Eibach positions the kit as a way to fill the fender gap while keeping the car composed through corners.
Compared with stock springs, the progressive rate is the main reason to pay for this kit over a basic drop spring: it aims to keep the ride comfortable while sharpening turn-in and reducing lean. The manufacturer's testing used factory dampers, so a buyer with healthy stock struts can often keep them, though the manufacturer's own catalog warns that worn shocks can wear faster under lowered springs. The kit also carries Eibach's million-mile warranty, which is a meaningful durability claim for a spring set at this price.
Application notes from the manufacturer cover 2004–2006 and 2007–2011 Camry models plus 2004–2008 Solara models, and the 2007–2011 Camry hybrid is excluded. Because the springs are designed for FWD only, AWD or non-FWD Camry owners should not order this set. Installation reuses the factory mounting hardware, so most DIY installers will need a spring compressor for the struts and a wheel alignment afterward. Searchers looking for a 04-09 Camry lowering spring, a Solara 2004-2008 FWD drop kit, or a Camry Pro-Kit with progressive rate springs will find this set matches those needs.
No. The manufacturer's application notes exclude the hybrid for 2007–2011 Camry models.
Owners on user forums consistently recommend a professional alignment after installation, and some advise waiting a few weeks for the suspension to settle before getting it done. Checking camber is also a common recommendation.
The manufacturer's installation guidance states that the factory mounting hardware is reused during installation.
Owners on user forums have described the Pro-Kit on a Camry as a straightforward install, though the rears can be fiddly to seat. The manufacturer's guidance reuses the factory hardware, so you will need a spring compressor and the usual suspension tools. Eibach's European catalog for its Camry Pro-Kit recommends professional installation with special tools and a wheel alignment afterward. Plan on an alignment after the springs settle, and consider camber adjustment if you lower the car beyond the factory height. Consider new shocks at the same time if your originals are worn.
