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CX889 · 04-06-2005, 06:57 PM

(97' Camry XLE) I am wondering how long does a stock suspension last? When I was driving on the bumpy roads, I can hear a loud sound on the suspension. Is it normal? Thanks!!

camry-4-ever · 04-06-2005, 07:16 PM

How many miles on the car? How long has it been since you changed anything on the suspension? A quick way to see if your struts are bad is to push down and up a couple of times on each corner of the car. Do it one corner at a time. If the car keeps bouncing after you stop bouncing it then you need new struts.If you hear the noise check the suspension on that corner. I have squeeking from my driver's side front spring ,but all I need for that is some tubing for the spring. Find out where, exactly, the noise is coming from. You might ask a friend to help you pin point it, while you are bouncing each corner. Just a thought. Someone else on here might be more helpful.

***Eye8Pussies*** · 04-06-2005, 07:26 PM

probably strut mounts if you're hearing clunking noises....and there's no real way to say how long a suspention will last....

but it's probably on it's way out by now tho- plus the gen4s had some problems with their strut mounts too

so check those out

***ASG14*** · 04-06-2005, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Eye8Pussies

probably strut mounts if you're hearing clunking noises....and there's no real way to say how long a suspention will last....

but it's probably on it's way out by now tho- plus the gen4s had some problems with their strut mounts too

so check those out

Just what i was gonna say, strut mounts. While your in there, just replace the struts too.

CrawlingEye · 04-06-2005, 08:06 PM

you guys know if the strut mounts are sold in sets or individually?

I ordered my tokico's and am wondering if I should order 2 and 2 of the fronts/backs or if I should just order 1/1?

***ASG14*** · 04-06-2005, 08:21 PM

Replace ALL of them

CrawlingEye · 04-06-2005, 08:34 PM

That's the plan, but you still didn't answer my question.

Are they sold in sets or individually?
I don't know if I should order a quantiity of 2 or a quantity of 4.

OLDSURFER · 04-06-2005, 08:40 PM

I Have A 99 Camry With 112k Miles On It And Im Replaceing The Strut Mounts Right Now They Are Rattling Very Bad!

***Eye8Pussies*** · 04-06-2005, 08:49 PM

I'm under the impression that they sell them as individuals....or at least that's the way they come from the dealer

CrawlingEye · 04-06-2005, 08:56 PM

Thanks, Eye8. I'll have to check with the vendor I guess for a definite answer.

My car just recently started making noise from the rear, I'm under the impression it may be a strut mount. I'm kind of hoping this is the case too.

joandjo · 04-07-2005, 02:59 PM

Please check your sway bar bushing first if the noise is coming from back on the bumpy road.

Strut mounts are not cheap (at least $50 each). Camry is famous for bad strut mounts. But it is also famous for bad sway bar bushing too. However, the sway bar bushing is more likely to fail and lot cheaper. Just my two cents...

CX889 · 04-07-2005, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by camry-4-ever

How many miles on the car? How long has it been since you changed anything on the suspension? A quick way to see if your struts are bad is to push down and up a couple of times on each corner of the car. Do it one corner at a time. If the car keeps bouncing after you stop bouncing it then you need new struts.If you hear the noise check the suspension on that corner. I have squeeking from my driver's side front spring ,but all I need for that is some tubing for the spring. Find out where, exactly, the noise is coming from. You might ask a friend to help you pin point it, while you are bouncing each corner. Just a thought. Someone else on here might be more helpful.

Thanks for all the comments! Currently my milage is around 68600km. I pushed down all for side and they didn't bounce so I don't think I need a new suspension. When I drive onto the bumpy road, "broum brum" sound occur (the best sound I can simulated). Anyway, is there any easy step that I can do? Thanks!

CX889 · 04-07-2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joandjo

Please check your sway bar bushing first if the noise is coming from back on the bumpy road.

Strut mounts are not cheap (at least $50 each). Camry is famous for bad strut mounts. But it is also famous for bad sway bar bushing too. However, the sway bar bushing is more likely to fail and lot cheaper. Just my two cents...

How can I check? Can you post some illustrations?

joandjo · 04-08-2005, 08:58 AM

First lift your. Both rear wheels should be off the ground. And try to push the sway bar to the left and right. If you can move the sway bar to the side, you need to replace the bushing. To replace, you only need to unbolt the retainer.

Usually AutoZone web site provides good illustration (http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d8013f6c5.jsp).

jhbhatia · 04-08-2005, 10:22 AM

strut mounts would be my suspect, i'm a 97 XLE myself, i'm on my 4th pair and i'm not even 75K miles! (all replacements thanks to extended warranty)