Suspension Issues On Camry 2000 LE

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:

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.

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.