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CDub LXi · 02-09-2005, 08:25 PM

I search but didn't find a thread that answered this question.

I'm installing my Tein S.Tech springs Saturday at the shop I work at and have a question about the struts. The top strut bolts are obviously visible with the hood open. The question I have is how do I go about accessing the rear top strut bolts (assuming there are 3 of them).

Such an obvious question but on the Accords I've done you just move out the plastic in the trunk and move the sides of the rear seats. On the Altimas I've done you have to take out the entire rear seat to access the bolts. So on the Camry, where are they and what all do I have to move.

I own a set of spring compressors and I have access to an impact wrench with all the tools I need. This is the only thing that's staying on my mind.

BTW, I'm gonna try and find my tripod and post up a half-ass how-to for future installers.

REAPER STRAIN · 02-09-2005, 08:38 PM

Hey How much are they charging you for the install?

CDub LXi · 02-09-2005, 08:53 PM

I'm doing it myself. I work in a machine shop.

userlain · 02-09-2005, 09:20 PM

I believe you must remove the rear deck panel(where the rear speakers are mounted)

Try not to bend it/...

Riggs · 02-09-2005, 09:43 PM

I just checked my Haynes manual. Step 1 is to remove the rear deck panel, as userlain said. It's annoying, but it's easy enough.

I'm actually planning to replace my front and rear struts (Tokico) and mounts soon, so the idea of a 'how to' is nice!

Speaking of suspension, does anyone know what brand (OEM, KYB, etc) and/or where to get the strut mounts for a Gen 4? I am planning on replacing both front and rear mounts, and I'd like to make sure they're compatible with Tokico struts.

nort0188 · 02-09-2005, 10:12 PM

On a Gen3, you do have to remove the back seat to be able to remove the rear deck. It's not hard at all though. I can do it in about 5 minutes.

CDub LXi · 02-13-2005, 12:04 AM

OK. They're on. Took me way longer than I wanted too but they're on! Car looks great and handles real well. Tein Springs get my approval

.

Bought a 22mm socket and 22mm closed ended wrench... the socket broke and had to exchange it (Craftsman warranty

). Then had to go BACK to Sears to get a 19mm 1/2" drive socket... and the impact wrench I was using had NO ass in it so I pretty much had to do it all by hand except the compressing part. I'll have my pics up in a day or so... We took a LOT of them and I have to sift through the BS pics.

CDub LXi · 02-13-2005, 12:09 AM

Teaser pic: