strut mounts
 

Hi, Has anyone heard of a 4 cyl Camry needing front strut mount replacement at 65,000 miles? I just (last weekend) bought a 99 Camry 4 cyl which supposedly has 65,000 miles. It drove great for the firstfew hundredmiles, then I heard strange noises coming from the front wheels. My mechanic tells me it's the strut mounts causing the problem, and that they'll need to be replaced. He also said these mounts don't normally need replacement until about 160,000 miles, and because they're gone he thinks the car has much higher mileage than 65,000, despite what the single-owner carfax report says. Do you think the strut mounts could go bad at 65,000, or did the used car dealer just sell me a car with much higher mileage than the odometer reading? I should also point out that the timing belt & water pump have been replaced. Thanks for your info and thoughts. Heather

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The camry Gen 4 model strut mounts are always a problem.

You need to replace them when they go or they will make noises.

I've just had mine replaced with a set from a lower mileage Camry, but it seems like the right side is going too [:@]

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they dont go out so early under normal driving conditions. if the original owner drove it on rough rodes or abused it the mounts may have cracked prematurely.
i have never had my mounts replaced but going over speed bumps i experience a mushy kind of noise that i dont consider a mount issue.

Did your mechanic say the shocks were still ok? Did he check to tighten the strut bolt?

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my mounts were bad at 75- but i didn't replace them until 95. thats when i redid the entire suspension.

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are there visible signs if thhe strut mounts are worn out?
most of it is metal right?

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its basically all metal and the only indication that i know would be a high pitched rattling made by the bearings.

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then just replacing the bearing is fine or you have to change to whole mounting?

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you actually have to replace the mounts.. the bearings can be reused.

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are gabriel strut mounts good? ill be replacing mine soon. and thinking of getting gabriel because oem cost a lot..

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I'm using KYBs, they're fairly priced on eBAY.

Hi,

I have a 94 toyota camry le 2.2 L AT w/c i bought 2 months ago.

Posted mileage on gauge and records is 45,000 miles.

I've recently replaced all my shocks w/ kyb excel g,

replaced all my bushings and stablinks ....

and still all four wheels are knocking when i go over

humps and other road imperfections.

I've read around and learned of replacing my shock mounts

and bearings for the front and shock mounts for the rear.

OEM parts are so expensive and i just don't have the money for that.

I looked around ebay and i got more confused about kyb shock mounts

with bearings as their prices are too far apart, some are like $58 and some

are priced at $100 and above.... even though they have the same part

number, the price is nuts...and i don't know what to buy...i need help.

can anyone help me with links for:

- kyb shock mounts with bearings for the front

- kyb shock mounts for the rear

I just don't wanna make a mistake of buying the wrong one

coz if i get it wrong, my car will just stay in the garage...sulking....:(

Hope you guys can help me out.


Thanks!

The rubber material in the upper strut mount can break down with age and cause metal to metal contact. You can inspect the rubber material around the bushing where the strut rod attaches for age damage.

The front strut bearings can start to fail but the result is popping when rotating the steering wheel not going over bumps.

Try Rockauto.com. If you search the internet can find a 5% off discount code to use. They drop ship thus watch shipping charges if buying more the brand of product.

1994 TOYOTA CAMRY Strut Mount

Partsgeek among other sells mounts.

94 1994 Toyota Camry Strut Mount - Suspension - First Equipment Quality, Genuine, KYB, MTC, Monroe, Moog, Front, Front Upper, Rear, Rear Upper - PartsGeek

Have used KYB mounts but if short on cash would also use Monroe, Raybestos. Have not used some of the other cheaper brands thus might do an internet search for opinions.

You new struts should be nonservicable but this does not make a difference in the mount design. For front struts get a mount with bearing because the OEM bearings may not fit the mount.

Raybestos has a professional grade and economy grade which is cheaper.

The links between the sway bar and strut can make noise but this is less common.

Make sure the strut still has the insulators (large rubber grommets) between the spring and strut body and mount.

Before taking buying any parts have someone drive the car over bumps and potholes while you listen in the area of the rear upper strut mounts for knocking. If knocking you here you should be able to hear it clearly. Perhaps even taking the upper deck tray out again to make sure the noise is from the upper mount.

If needing front mounts buy a mount with bearing.
If you need to save money there are many other name brands mounts.

For KYB the finish is not up to par with Toyota OEM but otherwise they work fine. As you state Toyota OEM is too expensive.

Thank you so much for replying Sir! :)

You're such a big help, God Bless you Sir. :)