Question about shocks & struts

[toyomaha]

I have an 01 Camry and was looking at replacing all four shocks and struts. The repair shop told me I needed to replace everything including the mounts and connecting rods to avoid causing a rattle. If you have any input on this I would really appreciate it because I have no idea what is true and what is the shop trying to make some money.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by toyomaha

I have an 01 Camry and was looking at replacing all four shocks and struts. The repair shop told me I needed to replace everything including the mounts and connecting rods to avoid causing a rattle. If you have any input on this I would really appreciate it because I have no idea what is true and what is the shop trying to make some money.

You have struts.

Connecting rods are in the engine.

I'd recommend new strut mounts when the struts are replaced on a car that's 7 years old. You probably have 100,000 miles or more on your car. It's common for strut mounts to get noisy at that mileage or beyond.

[Mike Gerber]

Consider the Monroe Quick Struts. They are a strut, spring, strut mount and all the rubber insulating pieces, in a 1-piece pre-assembled unit. They are a bit less labor to install, since the old springs do not have to be removed from the old assemblies and reisntalled on the new strut assemblies. Just remove the old strut assemblies from the car and reinstall these new complete assemblies. I have a friend who had them installed on the rear of his 01 Camry 4 cylinder just yesterday. He is very happy with the results. They are a bit stiffer in ride quality than the OEM struts that Toyota uses, so be aware of that.

Mike

[wtftoy]

I remember a guy here who used Monroe Quick Struts since they had some coupon/special going on and he had to replace the 'Quick Struts' like 8 or so times since they were defective.

Do a search. I'm due for my suspension soon. Tokico HP struts and maybe eibach springs. Cost a lot of $$$ tho.

[Mike Gerber]

"I remember a guy here who used Monroe Quick Struts since they had some coupon/special going on and he had to replace the 'Quick Struts' like 8 or so times since they were defective."

Yes, I remember that person, but it sounds like toyomaha will not be doing the work himself. It will be the shops responsibility to make it right, if there is any problem. In addition, I believe that person eventually got Quick Struts with no problems, as it seems the defective stock was removed form Monroe's inventory. Still, it is something to consider.

Mike

[wtftoy]

It is a BIG thing to consider, I'm speaking for myself but I wouldn't want to constantly replace something because its on the manufacturers end.

[Cannabis Camry]

The connecting rods your shop is talking about might be the stabilizer bar endlinks. If they are in good condition though they do not need to be replaced along with the suspension. if they break or get damaged later on they can be replaced with little trouble.