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sq_camry · 10-14-2005, 01:46 AM

well, this is one of the things i have been dreading since... for a long time.

noticed a pounding noise in the car when going over bumps and took to mechanic and they said i need to have front and rear struts replaced. well, my question is... how much would you guys think it should cost to have this done? i dont think i should do this myself, and the shop is est 450 and upwards some...

and if i can get aftmkt stuts and have them put them in, would that be a good route...?

help.

leasaunce · 10-14-2005, 01:49 AM

i got my struts done for $150aud each + $240aud for labour.

ChiTDI · 10-14-2005, 07:31 AM

Thirsty, dangerous, labor intensive work. Demands some tools, knowledge and sweat. Your call. Helps to have some experienced assistance, jack, stands, spring compressor, sockets...

Pezman04wrx · 10-14-2005, 07:51 AM

I paid about $400 to have the wife's 96's Camry's replaced, but it was a "low mileage

" take off set (strut/spring assembled) ... This was prior to being brave enough to do it myself ... I've since purchased an 04' wrx, and have now done springs on it ... If I had it all to do over again I would have replaced the strut/springs in the Camry myself and saved the coin, as well as upgraded them ... The install (on the wrx) was really alot easier then I thought it would be, and in retrospect, it looks even easier for the Camry ... If you have the tools and a bit of know-how, do it yourself ...

BTW: The clunking you describe sounds alot like what my wife had complained about ... Turns out the drivers side front spring had actually broken

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ChiTDI · 10-14-2005, 08:01 AM

This is right from the Forum's FAQ:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t86545.html

Might give you an idea as to whether this is a job for you or for your wallet.

deekay140 · 10-14-2005, 01:09 PM

97-00 camry have a upper strut mount problem, where they make noise on bumps. If you have less than 80k miles on car I would just replace the mounts if your camry falls into those yrs.

sq_camry · 10-14-2005, 01:36 PM

is strut disassembly kinda straightforward? {and universal?} if so i have a friend who has worked on plenty of GM's, and i imagine if i help and provide a couple cases of beer, he would be satisfied. this guy knows his stuff, no doubt.

terumivato · 10-14-2005, 11:33 PM

What brand of strut are you going to use? monroe and gabreil ok kyb better tokiko even better. The upper mounts and bellows may also be bad. more money.more money. Don't hurt yourself. Fying spring in your face. ouch............

sq_camry · 10-15-2005, 08:10 PM

whichever brand is best, i want this to ride well and last for a while. no, no... this guy is building his own 50 something chevy truck... i think he know what he's doing

fox_prime · 10-15-2005, 10:38 PM

changing your struts means that your alignment will not be the same as before; just a reminder. don't be suprised if your car doesn't go straight when the steering wheel is it its upright position.