"JasonAndMichelle" <jamf00@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>I have a 1994 Toyota Camry with about 140,000 miles on it. The driver-
> side rear strut is making some noise. If I push the wheel from the
> side while it's jacked up, there is a slight give that causes part of
> the racket. It's as though the stut's piston doesn't quite remain in
> line with the cylinder. There is also a noise sometimes when the
> strut compresses, like it needs to be oiled or greased or something.
> I know the struts need to be replaced eventually. I have two
> questions, however.
> 1) If I wait a few months to replace the struts, is there a potential
> catastrophe around the corner? Is it possible that the strut will
> fail in such a way as to rip the rear wheel off the car? Or will it
> just fail and remain in place, drivable, but with no sup****t from the
> strut.
> 2) When I replace the strut, should I replace the springs as well, or
> are they probably ok for another 100k miles? I've seen the Monroe
> quickstrut, but my impression is that that's just an easy way to
> replace the strut without using a spring compressor. Or would I
> benefit from replacing the spring?
Yes with 140,000 miles and 14 years old, I would say if you have the
money,
to just go with the Monroe quickstrut. I'm sure the springs are tired and
the mounts worn or at least somewhat worn.
Tony
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