Solara struts, Help please

by **kgzero1** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:23 pm

HELP!!!!! My friend and I have been searching for struts (shocks) for my car, but cannot find any. No one sells the TRD ones anymore. My right rear struts is done for, it is leaking and making crazy amounts of noise. I need you guys' help.
Where can I find struts that can withstand the pressure put on by the TRD springs?

by **Somedude** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:36 pm

I thought TRD adjusted their springs so they can work with the OEM equipment. I heard Bilstein makes struts for your car, check that company out.

by **DatSRBoi** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 8:41 pm

Theres a use set on ebay with springs for 100 bucks so far.

by **cklinh** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:06 pm

Uh guys... Gen 2... as far as anyone knows, no aftermarket struts yet... (ever?)

by **kgzero1** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:15 pm

So what does everyone else do if they have to replace the struts? Just buy the OEM one?
Cuz the TRD springs push them down a lot. I am starting to consider switching back to the OEM springs.
BTW, can we use the Camry (03-06) ones?

by **cklinh** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:20 pm

One of the guys here actually bought the SE Sport struts (they came in a TRD box) for a non-Sport model. Those should most definitely be good with the springs. But IIRC, they were $$$$.

It was CJSblackbeauty... http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... ht=#206653
But he no longer owns the Solara.

by **Down2TheC** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:02 pm

TRD Springs aren't "pushing" on your struts. They are shortening the travel which should make SLE struts less effective but last longer. And sport struts should be perfect with the TRD springs.

Are you sure there's no warranty possibilities here? Suspension not covered?

by **theprodigy79** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:15 am

SE Sport Struts are the way to go, but if you swap one I'd swap all 4. Funny thing is, when I replaced my front passenger side strut (hit a nasty pot hole) it came in a TRD box...

by **RichD978** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 6:23 am

wtf no one thought of warranty?

by **kgzero1** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:29 am

It doesn't seem like they want to cover it since I had them installed by shop (not Toyota). I will try to call them later. How much are the SE Sport Struts?
BTW, this problem arose after going over a very nasty pot hole that I couldn't avoid, while going at least 55.

by **RichD978** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 7:51 am

call a different dealer but don't give out any of your infomation say that you're driving and can't get access to the info at the time and explain your situation. If they say that because it wasn't installed by toyota the warranty is voided. Put the stock springs back on and take it to the dealer of your choice.

by **theprodigy79** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:16 am

kgzero1 wrote:It doesn't seem like they want to cover it since I had them installed by shop (not Toyota). I will try to call them later. How much are the SE Sport Struts?
BTW, this problem arose after going over a very nasty pot hole that I couldn't avoid, while going at least 55.

If you are riding on TRD springs you should still have a warranty... If they are dealer installed it extends the warranty... Either way, contact TRD and find out the conditions and go from there.

by **Down2TheC** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 9:47 am

RichD978 wrote:wtf no one thought of warranty?

2 posts above yours.

I'd take it elsewhere and don't tell them the TRD springs were installed by a shop. Just by another Toy dealership. That type of info is not in the national DB from what they tell me. (SG's of the past have said recall/TSB info only)

by **kgzero1** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:04 am

Well, if I say that, they say to take it to the dealership where I got them installed. Also, looks like TRD wouldn't cover it either; from the TRD website:
LEVEL 1 SPORT PARTS

Applicability

The first 5 digits of the TRD part number must be "00602" to be considered a Level 1 Sport Part. Part must be installed by a Toyota dealer on a Toyota vehicle and be specifically approved by TRD for the particular application.
http://www.trdusa.com/warranty.asp
TRD springs part number = 00602-48130-019. So I am screwed.
I called about purchasing the SE Sport Shocks for the rears, and I was quoted $203 each, if I have ABS.
Don't we all have ABS?

by **theprodigy79** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:13 am

lol yes, we all have ABS...

Solara struts, Help please

Solara struts, Help please

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