3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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ok, so my brother has a 1994 Camry LE V6 (Coupe) on still from the factory struts.
Needless to say they all NEED to be replaced.
A shop quoted him about $850 and I don't know how many or how much they are replacing (he didn't seem to know).
So I decide to help him out (this use to be my old car, kinda got an attachment, you know?)
He doesn't drive it hard or anything, just looking to make it handle like it came from the factory (at least harshness on the ride).
I'm convinced on KYB GR-2 Struts, for the price.
Also thinking about replacing all/most bearings/mounts/bushings.
I've come up with this list from partstrain.com:
Strut Assembly 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: KY334132 Part: KY334132 Brand: KYB
Strut Assembly 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: KY334134 Part: KY334134 Brand: KYB
Strut Assembly 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: KY334133 Part: KY334133 Brand: KYB
Strut Assembly 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: KY334131 Part: KY334131 Brand: KYB
Coil Spring Seat (x2) 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: KYSM5173 Part: KYSM5173 Brand: KYB
Rear Suspension Mount (x2) 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: TS904953 Part: TS904953 Brand: Monroe
Front Suspension Mount (x2) 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: TS902926 Part: TS902926 Brand: Monroe
Strut Bellows 1994 Toyota Camry
Make: Toyota Year: 1994 Part Number: W0133-1645364 Part: W0133-1645364 Brand: Mission Trading Company
the total is just shy of $500 with a $5 discount (whoopie) and shipping.
honestly, if it was for my car, i'd buy those sweet K-sport coilovers for sale in the classifieds for like $250 more
you can get a set of 4 KYB GR-2 struts off eBay for around 300 shipped if not less.
and no way in hell are you gonna find ksports, even used near 250. think 600 +
lastly, did you check if the struts are servicable or not? 94 was a weird year when some models had servicable struts and others didn't. if they're servicable, it's gonna be easy and cheaper since cartridges are way easier to work with than non servicable.
lastly, mind as well throw in some new springs on the car for a dropped look. i got a v6 camry coupe and love my vogtland/kyb set-up. subtle drop and a ride that isn't harsh.
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you can get a set of 4 KYB GR-2 struts off eBay for around 300 shipped if not less.
Cool, I'll check there first.
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and no way in hell are you gonna find ksports, even used near 250. think 600 +
Oh, I meant an extra $250 on top of the almost $500 being spent
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lastly, did you check if the struts are servicable or not? 94 was a weird year when some models had servicable struts and others didn't. if they're servicable, it's gonna be easy and cheaper since cartridges are way easier to work with than non servicable.
Yes, I did check, and they are the sealed kind, unfortunately.
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lastly, mind as well throw in some new springs on the car for a dropped look. i got a v6 camry coupe and love my vogtland/kyb set-up. subtle drop and a ride that isn't harsh.
This really isn't up to me, but i know what you are saying,
$322 shipped on ebay...but he had more listed than just struts. He had mounts and such also.
just the struts with shipping (supposedly, don't know, it seems low) is $278.95 from partstrain.
The main purpose of this thread was to make sure I'm leaving nothing out.
Do your homework and see if 1996 4cylinder springs and struts will fit and I will send you my eibachs and tokicos for 300 plus shipping. Barely 1k on them.
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Needless to say they all NEED to be replaced.
A shop quoted him about $850 and I don't know how many or how much they are replacing (he didn't seem to know)....
Just to give you a price comparison, my mom had all four struts done along with new CV boots on her '95 LE for $1,000.
Then she bought an '07 Accord and gave me the Camry, but that's another story.
Since my struts have been replaced, the need for a new RSB and urethane bushings has been eliminated. The ride is incredible. and I only wish it was about an inch and a half lower. But, that's a project for another summer!
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ha thanks guys.
Just kinda checking that there wasn't anything I missed as far as mounts/bearings that could be bad/most likely bad, so that this replacement can go as smoothly as possibly. Probably going to order these tomorrow.
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