99 camry struts

Agree - but that is what Toyota quotes for the rear on a 99 Camry.

And dealers are a Rip Off.

$900 is way out of line. But is probably reasonable for a dealer. The mounts in the rear is simpler and different from the front.

Change out the struts (~$80 each) and mounts (~$40-60 each). Inspect the strut bumper (~$10-15, goes on the rob to prevent the strut from hitting the mount directly when you run over a pothole) and replace if needed. Replace the stablizer bushings ($20) while the wheels are off, doesn't take 5 minutes.

Monroe runs a special in the last couple of weeks of 50% off the second strut. Most place install struts for $50 each, if not with coupon discount or free installs on some occasions. Monroes and Gabriels have lifetime warranties, excluding labor. You could use Monroe Reflex or Gabriel Ultra but may want to stay away from anything KYBs ("Keep Your Bilsteins"), an OEM supplier IMO.

Can you provide more information on what's done? Everything should fit before and after replacement. This means something is not right -- wrong/bad parts or poor workmanship.

Are you certa> Thanks for the feedback on the rear struts, another problem after

With reference to my last statement concerning the rubbing of the front spring against the fender well. I returned the car last Tuesday for a

Ok. Mechanic's mistake, must be rushing. But it was fixed.

Alignment should be checked after this type of work -- anything that touches the suspension system geometry. Unless you have bent parts, the rear ones don't typically need them. But for the front the toe-in/outs will usually go off a degree or two because you have new rubber in there. I wouldn't wait until the tires are worn. Good tires are much more expensive than an alignment these days.

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