Thank you very much. I just did the struts on my '01 Camry - and your no nonsense, down-to-earth instructions helped me to do it step by step. The ride is so much better now - it now longer 'washes down the road'! Thanks for helping me save the cash and giving me the confidence to do it myself.
Good instructions, by the way strut mount bolts is 59 ft/lbs, steering nuts to strut bolts 156 ft/lbs, and sway bar nut is 29 ft/lbs. Thank you good sir!
50% or more of us would be using just the basic tools as you did not like the other videos with all the fancy tools to get this job done you deserved a thumbs up good job👏👏👏
I love your style of a mechanic without all the power tool. When you loosen the bolts you know how hard to tighten them back up you rock!!!!! Make more video fixing cars
Don't tighten the top bolts until everything else is done inside the wheel well. Than lower the car and allow the strut to push up into place and than tighten up the 3 bolts.
@@EJ257IHI .Kybs are actually more expensive than monroes and are probably best option if you want to save yourself some time in replacing them. But just replacing the strut alone can save you money, but some people are scare to use a spring compressor and more likely the rubber parts of the original assembly will likely be tore up and need replacing which is is probably another 20 dollars, and for an old Camry like this it depends how long you plan on keeping it, they can go 450 thousand miles but that's only if they were properly maintained, otherwise 200 thousand miles is what you'll get out of it .
@@max41050 Here is what I ended up doing. I took all the parts from Toyota to a local shop and they charged me $55 to use their spring compressing machine. We put the assemblies together. I then took both assemblies home and finished the job in 2 hours. Got an alignment, all is well.
No 1 has asked U the most important question did useing different springs new 1s make ur sit higher & does it ride stiffer or jerky with New Springs? thats Very important Questions too ask b4 changing these & thats why people use there Old Springs so it wont sit higher & wont be stiff & jerky fealing driveing.
The torke specifications for a SR4029 KYB strut assembly is: Strut rod nut, 36 FtLbs Strut mount nuts 59 FtLbs Steering Knuckle bolts 156 FtLbs The torke depends on the strut's serial number I put some anti seize grease in the bolts because may get corrossion
Depending in the condition: tie rod ends, shoe pads, calipers and rotors, spark plugs, ignition coils (if misfire code), serpentine belts, clean throttle, MAF, change air filters, clean injectors (if random misfire code), gas pump filter, check battery and alternator, check tires, change oils (engine and transmission but is is automatic transmissionand have transmission problem is not recommended) flush and change coolant in radiator, change brake fluid and drain air from brake lines, fix corrossion (if any)....maintenance is extensive
. I wouldn't sweat it too much I have a 1998 Toyota Camry le and it makes squeaky sounds when I go through this dirt bumpy road on my way home every day I bought the cheap oreddy complete strut assemblies front and rear and the noise under the car went away but I started getting this squeaky sounds from the door panels and the trunk of the car long story short I bought some Monroe premium struts assemblies car rides better I replaced the sway bar stabilizer links and still hearing the squeaky sounds from the door panels and the trunk of the car but only on severe bumpy roads other than that it drives perfect just buy monroe struts that's what most professionals use where they do wheel alignments if you want to spend more money buy the KYB I trust the professionals mechanics recommendation of the Monroe brand stay away from the cheap ones that are sold at Amazon or Ebay and the bottom line the Camry's from 97 to 2001 most have issues with noises by the door panels and is really no big deal they drive perfect under normal roads check your stabilizer bar links and buy the moog brand don't buy the cheap ones if my 1998 Camry wasn't making this noises on bumpy roads it would be the perfect car has no leaks runs like new drives like new except for the bumpy roads lol and the interior and exterior looks like new I wouldn't trade it for a 2010 Nissan Honda or any other American small sedan not even for a newer Camry Toyota is not making as good as they used to the 4th generation 1997-2001 are the most reliable cars and so easy to work on .
@@awakeandalive4248 yeah I just replaced mine to Monroe's and it rides better but I have the same problem noise over really bumpy roads mines a 1996 Camry le V6 great car other than the bumps
@@JeffsAuto i found the aftermarket endlinks have a 6 point nut in the back to hang on to its just hard to feel. I used a thin vice grip. With the toyota oem ones I had to pray and use a allen key in the stud and a wrench for the nut...what a day
Thank you very much. I just did the struts on my '01 Camry - and your no nonsense, down-to-earth instructions helped me to do it step by step. The ride is so much better now - it now longer 'washes down the road'! Thanks for helping me save the cash and giving me the confidence to do it myself.
Terrific!
Basic hand tools, logic and common sense, safety, and improvisation.
Straight SOLDIER!!!
Good video. Simple and to the point. Nothing fancy, easy to follow. I’ll be replacing struts on my Camry soon.
Good instructions, by the way strut mount bolts is 59 ft/lbs, steering nuts to strut bolts 156 ft/lbs, and sway bar nut is 29 ft/lbs. Thank you good sir!
50% or more of us would be using just the basic tools as you did not like the other videos with all the fancy tools to get this job done you deserved a thumbs up good job👏👏👏
The best Camry video for people like myself who aren't Mechanic's.
Great job, I love how you used only a few basic tools to get the job done👍🏻
I love your style of a mechanic without all the power tool. When you loosen the bolts you know how hard to tighten them back up you rock!!!!! Make more video fixing cars
Thank you!
Don't tighten the top bolts until everything else is done inside the wheel well. Than lower the car and allow the strut to push up into place and than tighten up the 3 bolts.
“As far as I’m concerned... tight is fine”
I laughed so hard
I'm so dead off this.
This is a pretty BAD video to say the least. Plus using these pre-assembled junk units is even worse.
@@EJ257IHI .Kybs are actually more expensive than monroes and are probably best option if you want to save yourself some time in replacing them. But just replacing the strut alone can save you money, but some people are scare to use a spring compressor and more likely the rubber parts of the original assembly will likely be tore up and need replacing which is is probably another 20 dollars, and for an old Camry like this it depends how long you plan on keeping it, they can go 450 thousand miles but that's only if they were properly maintained, otherwise 200 thousand miles is what you'll get out of it .
@@max41050 Here is what I ended up doing. I took all the parts from Toyota to a local shop and they charged me $55 to use their spring compressing machine. We put the assemblies together. I then took both assemblies home and finished the job in 2 hours. Got an alignment, all is well.
Thanks for the video now i have an idea as to what all my mechanic did!!
I’m glad I came across your tutorial as I’m planning to change my from struts on my 00 Camry. Thanks very detailed and simple task.
Good job my boy.. You actually working taking wile u doing this job. I seen other videos and they just talk talk no action.👍👍👌✌
I love this vid!!! Very helpful
Good video thanks I gotta do the same on my Camry this Weekend And this video help me a lot👏👏👏👌
How did it go?
@@JeffsAuto ohh everything good i have New struts Tanks to you video👌👌😊
Thanks for uploading this video you saved me a lot of money 👍
Thanks, you did an awesome job, and nice video 👍
Thank you! 👍
Thanks for all the warnings.
10-4
Replaced all four of my struts today. I had a torque wrench with me, but hadn't familiarized myself with it. I thought, "Tight is fine." LOL.
Thank you sir for such a nice video. It helped me very well.
Glad to hear that
Why do some people remove the axle from the hub do to this?
No 1 has asked U the most important question did useing different springs new 1s make ur sit higher & does it ride stiffer or jerky with New Springs? thats Very important Questions too ask b4 changing these & thats why people use there Old Springs so it wont sit higher & wont be stiff & jerky fealing driveing.
now this guy does it the way we always did it thanks for not being a damn professor i like it
Bob Sackett the correct way and specs are 10x better for your car 🤷🏽♂️ but I guess it’s your car 🤷🏽♂️
Very clear and good job, Thanks a lot !
Thank you!
Love your videos💪 ty
Thank you!
Raise both sides of Camry at same time while you do the job. Will help with control arm binding up.
Hi. Thanks for your presentation with detailed and friendly commentary. May I ask, what do you think about KYB, are they good? thank you
We are very pleased with the KYB shocks.
The torke specifications for a SR4029 KYB strut assembly is:
Strut rod nut, 36 FtLbs
Strut mount nuts 59 FtLbs
Steering Knuckle bolts 156 FtLbs
The torke depends on the strut's serial number
I put some anti seize grease in the bolts because may get corrossion
dont antiseize cause the bolts not to be as tight as they should be and cause possible loosening?
very helpful to watch as I also will be replacing my struts. What else have you needed to replace on your 2000 Camry ?
Depending in the condition: tie rod ends, shoe pads, calipers and rotors, spark plugs, ignition coils (if misfire code), serpentine belts, clean throttle, MAF, change air filters, clean injectors (if random misfire code), gas pump filter, check battery and alternator, check tires, change oils (engine and transmission but is is automatic transmissionand have transmission problem is not recommended) flush and change coolant in radiator, change brake fluid and drain air from brake lines, fix corrossion (if any)....maintenance is extensive
Thanks a lot, I had trouble lining up sway bar link today and i gave up on it.After watched this video i hope i get it done tomorrow.
Good instruction!
Very good video . Thanks a lot . 👍
Very well executed
Can you tun your struts until the bolts line up with the holes .because only one of my hole for the big bolt to go in
I kinda had to wiggle it in.
I used the entire assembly but I had a really harsh ride after so I used my old spring
. I wouldn't sweat it too much I have a 1998 Toyota Camry le and it makes squeaky sounds when I go through this dirt bumpy road on my way home every day I bought the cheap oreddy complete strut assemblies front and rear and the noise under the car went away but I started getting this squeaky sounds from the door panels and the trunk of the car long story short I bought some Monroe premium struts assemblies car rides better I replaced the sway bar stabilizer links and still hearing the squeaky sounds from the door panels and the trunk of the car but only on severe bumpy roads other than that it drives perfect just buy monroe struts that's what most professionals use where they do wheel alignments if you want to spend more money buy the KYB I trust the professionals mechanics recommendation of the Monroe brand stay away from the cheap ones that are sold at Amazon or Ebay and the bottom line the Camry's from 97 to 2001 most have issues with noises by the door panels and is really no big deal they drive perfect under normal roads check your stabilizer bar links and buy the moog brand don't buy the cheap ones if my 1998 Camry wasn't making this noises on bumpy roads it would be the perfect car has no leaks runs like new drives like new except for the bumpy roads lol and the interior and exterior looks like new I wouldn't trade it for a 2010 Nissan Honda or any other American small sedan not even for a newer Camry Toyota is not making as good as they used to the 4th generation 1997-2001 are the most reliable cars and so easy to work on .
@@awakeandalive4248 yeah I just replaced mine to Monroe's and it rides better but I have the same problem noise over really bumpy roads mines a 1996 Camry le V6 great car other than the bumps
Thanks Very much detail Video like and subscribe. Question link where you bought KYB complete strut plus?
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Thanks for your video it was helpful
Amazing job well done
Thank you!
hello guys , after changing them is it required to take the car for an alignment? Thanks
akguy4u29 sometimes Yes! But only if you see your tires are getting worn out inside or outside!! most times don't need it!!
Yes sir
Thank you
you are the great
Wow thanks, definitely easier than my camaro
thanks for been down to earth. Good man!
Peter Bland thanks for the help showed me all i needed to now
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This is true shade tree wrenching.....
Great job! nice video thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
thanks for sharing all that info
Thank you!
You can use a vise grip to hold the back of the stud for the swaybar endlink then use the wrench to tighten the nut.
Maybe, but I don't think there is much to hang on to there.
@@JeffsAuto i found the aftermarket endlinks have a 6 point nut in the back to hang on to its just hard to feel. I used a thin vice grip. With the toyota oem ones I had to pray and use a allen key in the stud and a wrench for the nut...what a day
Yeah the thin vice grips worked like magic. Thx for the suggestion.😉
@@akapurvis1173 no problem !
Thanks a bunch! With your simple, concise instructions, I just changed the struts on my 2005 Camry LE. This saved me hundreds of dollars😉
Nice!
Good job with basic tools
Thank you!
Leave those large nut on and tap on them so as not to damage threats.
what a great video.
Thank you!
I thought you need to tighten the top mounting screws last after lowering the car.
The top strut bolts are firmly seated into the same position, with, or without the weight of the car, there is no difference. There is no adjustment.
how about the price?
they range in price and you can save money if you reuse the old springs. I think the ones I bought were about $200 each, which included new springs.