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Considering rebuilding the suspension at 200,000 miles (front at least maybe rear too). Around 193,000 now but want to gather parts especially the OEM ones before they disappear. But I'm wondering what to replace and not bother with. No real problems yet except a recent quiet groan on the...

Few months ago, I took my car (Camry 2009 V6 XLE) to Toyota to have an check-up and one thing they mentioned is that the rear struts "internal may no longer be good, everything but springs." Yesterday, I noticed that the car seems to be lower at the bottom compared to the front. From the...

My front struts are almost dead, I can hear the drivers' side boot grumbling at me! I don't seem to easily be able to find a complete set of OEM struts online, although I may not be looking in the right place. I've been mildly interested in getting coilovers to drop the ride height by about an...

Hello all I'm fairly new here and I usually spend my time browsing forums as they apply to me instead of posting but I have a legitimate question that I think it might not have been discussed before. I have a 2009 Toyota Highlander limited FWD at roughly 135k miles and all the struts have...

Hi, One of the tailgate strut (left) has completely detatched due to rust and the one on the right side is also higly corroded. I have a limited RAV4 2015. The rust is solely located in this precise area. The cost to replace it is about 1000$ for each strut. I am currently looking at legal...

I’ve got the 2021 Highlander Platinum, in the last 1000 miles, I’ve noticed a very irregular popping noise in the front end and can feel it in the floor and petals. More frequently when making right hand turns while slowing down but does it any time the front left wheel is “challenged”.. rougher...

My dad purchased an 06 avalon limited brand new in late 2005, and my brother has graduated from college on east coast and is driving it to west coast for phd program in the fall, and I want to swap out the struts. This is a very early model 2006, manufacture date is 08/05, 10th digit is a 6 so...

Hello! I'm trying to track down a clunking sound in the front that happens mainly when I let off the accelerator. I've checked all the bushings and joints (sway bar/lca bushes look a little tired) but nothing is sending major alarm bells. I disconnected the struts from the knuckle and they were...

04 Camry XLE 3.0L This wasn't an issue before I replaced my strut assembly. Leads me to believe I made a mistake during the installation of new struts. When I removed the steering knuckle, I think the outer CV joint popped out of the driveshaft. I can't see inside the CV Boot, but I can kinda...

I live in a rural area and sometimes drive on gravel roads. My suspension is shot and I need parts that will last. Not cheap Chinese garbage. LOL

I am looking for front struts for my 1988 corolla gts the one who are servicable as i can't seem to find any anywhere the casing will be suffient as i can easily have cartridges any help would be appreciated

I changed out my original front struts at 211,000 miles. Is there a Wrong way to install them other than upside down? Do they have to be rotated a certain way so the three top bolts and plate sit a certain way? The reason I replaced my original struts was due to a grinding noise in the...

Recently I have installed a new Monroe strut on my 2003 Camry 2.4L LE. Mount plate , bearing , sprint coil , bushing all in good shape. I hear clunking noise when I hit bump. So I had to take it apart to figure out what is making this clunking noise. I did not take any picture before I took it...

Hello all, it's been a while and I come to you seeking help with a few repairs i'd to like attempt. My solara is at 204k miles if you'd like to know. I've had it for about 4 years. Over the years i've been fixing things here and there. One thing that has been prominent for at least the...

Here's how to replace the strut or strut mount using spring compressors on a Toyota or Lexus with MacPherson strut front suspension. I made a short DIY video on the process: While quick-struts are available for these cars, not all of them are made to the same quality and specifications as the...

Just thought I'd share my short video on the basics of automotive suspension systems. Using my car as an example, I tore down each component and explained the difference between the two most popular types, double wishbone and MacPherson strut front suspension: Skip toward the end to watch the...

Here’s how a strut or shock absorber works in your car to dampen the ride. I took apart a strut and grinded it open to see the mechanics inside and made a short video on it: The spring is responsible for supporting the weight of the vehicle. It absorbs the majority of the...

Hi, y'all! After lurking in this forum on and off for a couple of years for basic tuneup tips, I finally decided to become a serious DIYer. In fact, I jumped in with both feet at a diesel mechanic friend's encouragement. What started out as simple installation of 4 Monroe Economatic complete...

Hey all, I am currently torn between two different sets of front struts. I'll post a link to the front-right of each version. I'm looking for users who have had to have these replaced on their 2003 Camry 2.4 l Monroe KYB It's also noteworthy that the Monroe's are readily available and more...

Hi, I went into a shop today and got my corolla checked out and they said that its shock absorbers and struts should be replaced because the oils were leaking and they told me the total estimate of my cost (parts+labors) are about 1300 dollars. I thought that if I could buy the parts from other...