dchauhan Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 how often does the struts need replacement :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tundra-lover Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 My 97' has 110k on it, and the struts are shot! The suggested replacement for OEM shocks are around 60k miles? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't think struts were built much different. I've done all my trucks before they die, just cause of the crappy ride. Aftermarket ones are much better, and I think you would like ride a whole lot more! Seems like these guys here have had luck with the stockers for around 100k miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippy Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 it depends on your style of driving and the general condition of the roads you drive on. personally i would recommend changing shocks/struts at 70k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex3486 Posted February 7, 2004 Share Posted February 7, 2004 1993 ES300 w/133k and struts are the least of my worries (transmission and head gaskets take up my time); still drives tight, no excessive roll or anything like that. My only complaint is the occasional squeak, but I've been told this is b/c of sway bar bushings and not shocks/struts. My 92 ES, however, had terrible struts at 145k miles, but I never got around to replacing them before I wrecked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchel68 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 My front left wheel on my '97 has been giving me fits lately. It sounds as though my wheel is wobbling when I go over minor bumps. I do not notice them at higher speeds. I have checked the lugs, the calipers and the rotor and they are all tight. I am down to thinking it must be the suspension some where. The lower control arms don't seem to be loose. Can it be a bad Strut? If so, is there a preferred Strut on the market. Pep Boys has a few for around $100-120 and they will install for $50 each. Any comments would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 mitchel68, before you jump to struts don't overlook the wheel bearing. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkeeney Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Check the strut mounts too. My '97 had a rattle at lower speeds over bumps which the dealer said was from the mounts. I bought a set from Tire Rack and replaced them myself - problem solved! It was much easier than I thought, but I had the proper tools. I used Autozone's tool loan program for the spring compessor and I borrowed a 3/4" breaker bar and 19mm and 22mm sockets from work. You also need a torque wrench. If you have all the tools, it's pretty easy. I have the Haynes manual for the Camry/Avalon/ES300 also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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