Suspension is really loose! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

sljorge · 04-23-2009, 05:29 AM

I've got a 92 Camry with 190k miles and the suspension is EXTREMELY loose. This car bounces all over the place! My question is, do I need to replace BOTH the struts and springs or just the struts. I am happy with how the car sits and do not wish to lower it. I just want a stiffer ride.

Thoughts?

-Bouncing Along in AZ

RU2CHKN · 04-23-2009, 07:06 AM

I feel it's recommended to change both the struts and springs at the same time.

Zviator · 04-23-2009, 08:09 AM

sign of bursted struts.

BlackWatchPOLO · 04-23-2009, 09:33 AM

i have the same problem im changing the struts and mounts and might just change springs and lower it.

***JohnGD*** · 04-23-2009, 11:46 PM

No, the springs can stay if the ride heights are the same both sides unless they sag out of spec, which nobody really measures.

Or you can get the Monroe QuickStrut if they become available now for that year, all new components. But I prefer the Gabriel Ultra from Autozone over the SensaTrac.

project92camry · 04-24-2009, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sljorge

I've got a 92 Camry with 190k miles and the suspension is EXTREMELY loose. This car bounces all over the place! My question is, do I need to replace BOTH the struts and springs or just the struts. I am happy with how the car sits and do not wish to lower it. I just want a stiffer ride.

Thoughts?

-Bouncing Along in AZ

if the car is not sagging then just change the struts. the springs job is to hold the car at the right height. and the struts/shocks are suppose to just keep the car from bouncing after you hit a bumb. the car should only bounce once or maybe even twice anything more then that is very dangerous. replace your struts.