1999 Camry Strut Replacement

I did a '93 a few years back -- used the Monroe Sensortrak. They were better than OEM but not sporty by any means. They came with a rebate on each so guess that influenced the decision. My combo strut dust boot rubber spring insulators were dry rotted --- they are about $30 each OEM (I ordered OEM ones cheaper from one of the online parts places --- like Jay's Toyota). If I were to do again - I'd probably go with the KYBs. Would be a good time to replace your rear speakers -- OEMs ones are crap and the rear seat and parcel shelf has to come out to replace them -- same for the rear struts.

Thanks for your reply. How are the Monroes holding up after a couple of years?

BTW-When I bought the car brand new in 1999, I hated the sound the that was comming from the rear speakers. After two weeks of ownership, I changed them with a couple of 3-way Infinity Speakers. They've been great ever since!

hamwitty wrote: || Thanks for your reply. How are the Monroes holding up after a couple || of years?

The rear speaker(s) in my 99 Camry have always sounded fine.

|| || BTW-When I bought the car brand new in 1999, I hated the sound the || that was comming from the rear speakers. After two weeks of || ownership, I changed them with a couple of 3-way Infinity Speakers. || They've been great ever since!

After 4-5 years Monroes are still ok (clunk initially when real cold) --- I had them on my 4Rnr too and 2 leaked but I got 4 new replacement ones free under warranty (just my labor involved).

If you compare the OEM speakers to even mid quality after market ones -- you'll see the huge difference. The OEM ones are really cheap -- even the option JBL upgraded stereo ones (2003 4rnr SE). A lot of people replace the radio thinking its bad when its the crappy speakers. I replaced with Sony Xplode and night and day difference.

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Sorry for the off-topic but the thread has veered a little...

How hard is it to replace the rear speakers in a '99? I have the stock units and they do sound kinda low-budget, not a real match for the Alpine MP3 deck I have.

Any speaker recommendations from a place like Circuit City?

Not too bad but this is what I went through....The speaker covers are attached to the rear shelf tray, not the speakers themselves, and you'll damage something if you try to remove them.

You need to remove the whole rear shelf tray itself to access the bolts that hold down the speakers

Start by removing the rear seat cushion--just pull up firmly at the front edge where the cushion meets the floor on the left and right side. Next, you may need to also remove the C pillar trim panels on either side of the rear window. Then unbolt the two side bolsters for the seat back and fold down the seatback halves. Remove the center mount stoplight (instructions are in the bulb replacement section of your owner's manual). Pull the tray toward the front of the car, leave the shoulder harnesses alone.

You won't be able to remove it completely but should have enough slack in the belts so you can get it out of the way of the speakers. There should be 3 screws holding down the OEM speakers. If you go with after market 6x9s you will have to drill four new holes. It?s no big deal if you have a 90 degree angle drill, because the rear window makes it tight. But if you don?t I?m sure you can manage with a regular drill. Then you would reverse the procedure to reinstall everything.

Hope this answers your question.

I got 6 1/2" round 3 way Sony xplod speakers from Crutchfield --- they came with a plastic mounting bracket that fit the old triangular 3 bolt mounting. Crutchfield even provides wiring harness and very detailed instructions --- highly recommend over CC or BB.