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From: dje2518 on 4 Aug 2007 19:36
I have a 2002 Camry with 117K trouble free miles. According to my
dealer I should have replaced my struts 60K miles ago. I have done
all my own maintence for years, brakes, trans service, filters,
tuneups, etc. Is this a job for professionals or something I can do
as a resonable & capable car guy. Also any good recomendations on
parts sources and especially step by step instructions?

Thanks

From: Ronnie Lee on 4 Aug 2007 21:23
In article <1186270590.854198.327540(a)j4g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
dje2518(a)yahoo.com wrote:

> I have a 2002 Camry with 117K trouble free miles. According to my
> dealer I should have replaced my struts 60K miles ago. I have done
> all my own maintence for years, brakes, trans service, filters,
> tuneups, etc. Is this a job for professionals or something I can do
> as a resonable & capable car guy. Also any good recomendations on
> parts sources and especially step by step instructions?
>
> Thanks

Check on Toyota Nation web site. The forums there are a wealth of info.
I have seen step by step photos of strut replacement. Here is the url.

http://www.toyotanation.com/

Ron
From: qslim on 5 Aug 2007 01:09
I worked at a dealer for quite a while and never thought of recommending
strut replacement on a time or mileage basis. Unless you have one or more
that is leaking, I wouldn't think of having it done.
That said, it's not a particularly hard job, though you do have to take
care when using a spring compressor, which is a required tool. The amount
of energy stored in a car spring when compressed to remove the strut is
enough to take a hand off, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you are
familiar with using tools and doing your own work.

From: Planeman on 5 Aug 2007 23:45
On Aug 4, 6:23 pm, Ronnie Lee <rgl4...(a)earthlink.net> wrote:
> In article <1186270590.854198.327...(a)j4g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
>
> dje2...(a)yahoo.com wrote:
> > I have a 2002 Camry with 117K trouble free miles. According to my
> > dealer I should have replaced my struts 60K miles ago. I have done
> > all my own maintence for years, brakes, trans service, filters,
> > tuneups, etc. Is this a job for professionals or something I can do
> > as a resonable & capable car guy. Also any good recomendations on
> > parts sources and especially step by step instructions?
>
> > Thanks
>
> Check on Toyota Nation web site. The forums there are a wealth of info.
> I have seen step by step photos of strut replacement. Here is the url.
>
> http://www.toyotanation.com/
>
> Ron

Thanks, I'll check out the link

From: Planeman on 5 Aug 2007 23:48
On Aug 4, 10:09 pm, "qslim" <Suckers(a)suckersdotcom> wrote:
> I worked at a dealer for quite a while and never thought of recommending
> strut replacement on a time or mileage basis. Unless you have one or more
> that is leaking, I wouldn't think of having it done.
> That said, it's not a particularly hard job, though you do have to take
> care when using a spring compressor, which is a required tool. The amount
> of energy stored in a car spring when compressed to remove the strut is
> enough to take a hand off, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you are
> familiar with using tools and doing your own work.

I know the dealer and most tire shops are in the business of selling
parts and service and so far everyone I have checked recommends
replacement at 50K. I have no leakage or other signs of wear. What
is interesting is that Munroe, the strut manufacturer recommends 50K
replacement, but their replacement struts come with a lifetime
warranty, go figure.
Thanks for your advice.

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