97 camry rear shocks
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97 camry rear shocks
I just bought new kyb shocks and replaced both rear, but I still feel harshness when driving over small cracks or bumps on the road which shouldn't be the case. I also hear loud clunking noise after I run over a bump or crack on the road from the rear trunk area. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem is?
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I just bought new kyb shocks and replaced both rear, but I still feel harshness when driving over small cracks or bumps on the road which shouldn't be the case. I also hear loud clunking noise after I run over a bump or crack on the road from the rear trunk area. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem is?
My car is a '96 LE
Because I carry a fair amount of weight and recently added a custom light-duty trailer hitch, I decided to replace my rear springs & struts.
My struts were completely blown out anyway.
I found a good set of rear Camry wagon struts & springs in my local salvage-yard for $65.
(New ones would've been $350 - $450!)
Ride is certainly stiffer but not uncomfortable, and there's virtually no bottoming at road-dips and driveways now.
Common cause of rear suspension noises are worn rear stabilizer-bar links and bushings.
When I got this car two years ago, the rear stabilizer bushings had become enlarged over the years. My quick-fix was to remove the 'U' brackets & rubber bushings and wrap the contact area of the stabilizer-bar with a few layers of electrical-tape.
Then before reinstalling, I lubed the inside of the rubber bushings with a bit of silicone to prevent binding and squeaks. It's lasted two years on mine.
No quick-fix for the links. If yours are loose & noisy, you'll need new ones.
Happy Motoring, Mark
Last edited by Mark DiSilvestro; 09-10-2013 at 08:05 PM.
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