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Suspension Issues On Camry 2000 LE

Hi:

I have a 2000 Camry LE

86K miles Replaced the Front struts 8 months ago (KY) Replaced the Rear struts 2 months ago (Gabriel?) Replaced brakes for front and rear 2 months ago Replaced all four tires 2 months ago

Heres the problem when I am riding on level road ... no issue

when I run over uneven surfaces I hear a clunking/loose sound this sound comes SPECIFICALLY from the right/rear tire/section First time I took it in, they had to adjust something on the OPPOSITE side (left/rear) struts

I am taking it back in tommorow because the sound never really went away and its really bothering me

Any ideas

p.s: this is a Midas Tech Shop. I go to them all the time and I have never had any complaints, they are even cool enough to point out potential problems an d this car has never really given me a problem

Reply to
Anubis
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I'm always wary of shops being able to point to problems that I couldn't see or hear. Know what I mean? ;)

If the link bushings and stabilizer bar didn't make noises before, I don't see why they should right afterwards. Sounds like they've probably forgot to tighten something in the process or didn't put back the rubber spring seats in order to cause clunks. The strut mounts could have gone bad as well when they take off/put on the strut nut. Toyota mounts aren't the best so they also may have simply crapped out as the rubber come unglued from the metal housing.

KYB struts are nicknamed: "Keep Your Bilsteins" in the tuner circle. I'd actually avoid KYBs. Gabriels (like Monroe) make different grades of shocks and struts, my premium Gabriel Ultras are great. Check out their G-force inertia sensitive valving video:

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Reply to
johngdole

If I were a betting man, I would bet the strut mounts are bad. I replaced all four struts on my mother's 1999 Camry with Monroe Quick Struts. Safe, simple and fast installation. Quick strut includes alll new components, even new springs. This left nothing to chance. After installation, I drove it to an alignment shop and had a four wheel alignment. My mother is very pleased with the results. The ride is very good.

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Clay

Monroe's QuickStrut is an excellent way to change out the assembly. I would have gotten one with the new Reflex. I went with Gabriel Ultra because the SensaTrac has the "grooved" piston rod. Probably didn't matter, I don't know. But I do have new Monroe mounts with new struts.

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johngdole

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