Toyota Solara Suspension Replacement

[@CoffinSupply]

How are they now ?

[@atpgarageatl]

Good so far. I’ve put just over 30k miles on the car since swapping in the new suspension. For the money I’m pleased.

[@ericscottstevens]

Have this problem, sill have my original shocks/struts (they make creeky noise) on my 2002 Solara SE V6 with 252,000 miles. Mechanics say a full shock replacement is not worth the $, but my originals still are serviceable. I have heard of the Solara V6's hitting 500,000 miles and want to keep going on. Good problem to have I suppose.

[@atpgarageatl]

I'm hoping to get at least 300k! Definitely a good problem to have. Typically I would agree but the price on the full shock assembly replacement was more cost effective than just replacing the strut.

[@kentclark5594]

I still have the original struts. 2002 SLE.

[@drakeforte5]

How are the replacement strus holding up?

[@atpgarageatl]

Still holding up great. Over 20k miles since changing them out

[@richcityrepresentative8805]

@@atpgarageatl I replaced both suspension's and CV axle but I can still hear clunking noise.. you think it may be the sway bar links or lower control arms bushings?

[@atpgarageatl]

@@richcityrepresentative8805 very possible it could be a control arm bushing.

[@richcityrepresentative8805]

@@atpgarageatl i just bought more suspension kit for a good deal, replacing them tomorrow.. hopefully that'll fix it if not I'm going to replace the lower control arms next.. thanks!!!

[@atpgarageatl]

@@richcityrepresentative8805 hopefully it fixes your problem!

[@kentclark5594]

Good video. I own the same exact year/model. How much were the struts? How long did the total job take? (Not including the tools). Is it same for the rear? I have about 153K miles. How have they held up? Thanks.

[@atpgarageatl]

Thanks. The struts we’re about $200 for the pair with shipping. Total job was about an hour and a half. Rear is a bit harder because you have to take the back seat apart to reach the top bolts. They are holding up great. Two years later and still going strong.

[@kentclark5594]

@@atpgarageatl Less than I expected. I'm sure a Dealer would charge over $1K for all 4 struts.

[@atpgarageatl]

@@kentclark5594 most definitely. I purchased mine through Rock Auto

[@kentclark5594]

@@atpgarageatl My 2002 SLE makes creaking noises from the right rear. Usually when I start/ stop. Sounds like from the suspension. Has for years. Any ideas what this could be? Should I be concerned? Thanks.

[@atpgarageatl]

@@kentclark5594 it could be the struts creaking but these cars have bushing that could need to be replaced as well. It may be worth taking it to a mechanic and letting them inspect.

[@kentclark5594]

Where are you located?😃😃

[@atpgarageatl]

Unfortunately, I’m not a shop I’m just a DIYer.

[@condemn1214]

Didn’t show how to do it

[@richcityrepresentative8805]

How much was it for the struts and what's the link

[@atpgarageatl]

The struts were from Rockauto and were about $80 a piece www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2002,solara,3.0l+v6,1388954,suspension,strut+/+coil+spring+/+mount+assembly,15174

[@richcityrepresentative8805]

@@atpgarageatl how were they? Smoother ride?

[@atpgarageatl]

Smooth. So far so good after a few months of use

[@MF007]

Will these work on a 2000 solara se 4 cylinder?

[@roostermagma32]

Hello. Wondering if you know how to change the tail/ spoiler bulbs in solara? Mines are not working. Same gen.

[@atpgarageatl]

The bulbs in the spoiler are an led strip. You would need to replace the entire strip or solder in new leds on the electrical board.

[@roostermagma32]

@@atpgarageatl thanks bro.

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

This isn't saying I'm also have the same year same model as you but I've been dealing with my driver side brake light only working intermittently, dash light comes on for brake light but then goes away and the light works again.

[@atpgarageatl]

@@TheTheRandomShow1234 Try looking at the bulb. It may be time to replace. The bulb socket could also have some corrosion. Hope this helps.

[@zdawg6274]

Your LF brake hose is twisted

[@atpgarageatl]

?

[@zdawg6274]

@@atpgarageatl 6:25

[@atpgarageatl]

I think it’s just the angle of the camera. The bracket will only allow it to go one way. Hoses are OEM and haven’t been removed from the bracket.

[@zdawg6274]

@@atpgarageatl no the caliper was rotated the wrong way therefore twisting just the hose the wrong way.

[@rosesummers1210]

Funny how he said a good set of metric tools. Look at that ratchet. It looks like something you would buy from Kmart and you get it in a bulk

[@jumanjiasshairs3126]

How have they kept up? I’m planning to replace all 4 along with rotors and brakes so I just want a basis to see if I should spend the extra money on struts or not

[@atpgarageatl]

So far so good. They have been on a few months now. I’ll make a longer term review once they have been on over a year.

[@bboi5666]

would installing coilovers on the solara be a similar process

[@atpgarageatl]

Exactly the same process.

[@condemn1214]

You didn’t do a thing