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TheKevin · 06-23-2008, 01:10 PM

how would i install these strut inserts? is it something me and the friends can do in the garage or would i be better of bringing it to a shop?

***zoni*** · 06-23-2008, 04:12 PM

i hope you have the two piece struts in your car........... try using the search to find some info... i know there are a few threads that deal with how to tell if you have a one piece strut or the ones that you can put an insert in...

Mazeraski · 06-23-2008, 11:14 PM

Judging by his sig it says he has a '92 Camry. From what I have read, Camry's made from 92-8/94 use serviceable struts (can use an insert) whereas those made from 8/94-96 use non-serviceable struts, so he should be alright (correct me if I'm wrong).

TheKevin · 06-23-2008, 11:17 PM

ok cool. hopefully they are serviceable. i was trying to search but didnt come up with any answers.

***zoni*** · 06-24-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mazeraski

Judging by his sig it says he has a '92 Camry. From what I have read, Camry's made from 92-8/94 use serviceable struts (can use an insert) whereas those made from 8/94-96 use non-serviceable struts, so he should be alright (correct me if I'm wrong).

You're wrong.... do a search before you repost invalid information.
Serviceable (sealed) vs Non-servicable (non-sealed) Strut Info
92 Camry w/factory sealed struts??pics
how to replace strut cartridges
plenty of cases have been reported that they have sealed struts in their 92 or 3 camrys... i think it may have to do with being japan assembled or american assembled...

truth is, you have to take a peek at the struts before you order the parts... see the big nut on the top of the piston chamber, then you have servicible struts... dont see it, but instead a welded on plate with 4 receeded points, you have sealed struts...

***zoni*** · 06-24-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. E

ok cool. hopefully they are serviceable. i was trying to search but didnt come up with any answers.

how is that possible... i searched and came up with about 20 something relevant threads...

xtremeskier97 · 06-24-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by zoni

...plenty of cases have been reported that they have sealed struts in their 92 or 3 camrys...

+1

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Originally Posted by zoni

....truth is, you have to take a peek at the struts before you order the parts... see the big nut on the top of the piston chamber, then you have servicible struts... dont see it, but instead a welded on plate with 4 receeded points, you have sealed struts...

huh? both of the types of struts have the large nut on top...not just the serviceable.

Mazeraski · 06-25-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by zoni

You're wrong.... do a search before you repost invalid information.
Serviceable (sealed) vs Non-servicable (non-sealed) Strut Info
92 Camry w/factory sealed struts??pics
how to replace strut cartridges
plenty of cases have been reported that they have sealed struts in their 92 or 3 camrys... i think it may have to do with being japan assembled or american assembled...

truth is, you have to take a peek at the struts before you order the parts... see the big nut on the top of the piston chamber, then you have servicible struts... dont see it, but instead a welded on plate with 4 receeded points, you have sealed struts...

Well, for that I am sorry. The searches I had done before when delving into the suspension came up with the conclusion summed in my previous response, so I obviously missed something. I did write in my post before: (correct me if I'm wrong), so thanks for correctly informing the OP, myself and anyone else who reads this.

TheKevin · 06-25-2008, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zoni

how is that possible... i searched and came up with about 20 something relevant threads...

that's because im somewhat lazy and only search w/in the gen 3/4 section.

***zoni*** · 06-25-2008, 02:58 AM

^not really lazy... it actually takes an extra second to narrow the search to that forum

lol... no i know what you mean... thought you'd find mroe relevant shit there...

the large nut on top is actually a nut for the servicible struts... it just looks like a piece of metal that is welded to the strut body on the one piece struts.

xtremeskier97 · 06-25-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zoni

...the large nut on top is actually a nut for the servicible struts... it just looks like a piece of metal that is welded to the strut body on the one piece struts.

I still dont think that is right. Look at this pic

http://www.monstertuners.com/catalog...ybg_340008.jpg

The strut on the far left is a sealed strut and it has a nut on the top. Ive replaced my sealed struts on my RX-7 with KYB struts and they, too, have a large nut on top. Im pretty sure it's used for holding the spring between the strut mount and the mount plate.

TheKevin · 06-25-2008, 03:16 PM

ok, well i called the service depts at a couple toyota dealerships and they said if they are the original shocks, they are non-selaed/serviceable.

***zoni*** · 06-25-2008, 07:43 PM

ok... hope they are... did you look at it yet?? through the spring?

TheKevin · 06-25-2008, 11:59 PM

LOL, ok, the KYBs will fit as the shocks are serviceable. buuuuut...i also took a look at the kyb gr-2 i have and i was able to compress it pretty easily. they seem a bit on the soft side. is it possible that it lost pressure just sitting in storage???