vintagelex

So I've finally decided to have the suspension on my Lexus re-done, it's on the original one right now which is totally gone (and has been for years), after 160,000 miles and 23 years. I found a shop that is willing to install the struts, as well as change sway bar end links and bushings at the same time for a very reasonable price... but we could not find Monroe quick struts for the front anywhere. The rears are available everywhere (Rockauto, Monroe, Amazon, etc) but no fronts. I get the same results if I search for V6 Camry quick struts. The guys at the shop couldn't really find them either.

I know many people here have used these to re-do their suspension, so where did you all get them? Any help wold be greatly appreciated! (Also, I know I'll get opinions about other struts being better, and I know - but I just don't have the money right now so building up struts with KYB or OEM ones is just not an option unfortunately :/) BUT I also would prefer to stick with good quality quick struts, no Gabriel or Unity or any of that really cheap stuff.

lsiberian

I suggest you save up for the KYBs. I don't believe in cheaping out on brakes, struts or tires. Handling is the most important safety feature a car has IMO. You could actually get away with doing just the rear ones for now. When you have the money to do the front ones right then go back and do them.

vintagelex

Well I decided to just write an email to Monroe and ask if they make or have ever made front quick-struts for the 1992-1993 ES / V6 Camry. This is the response I got, so I guess that's settled.

LeX2K

1992-1994 used a different strut versus 95-96. The knuckle is also different according to the part numbers but not sure exactly what the differences are. It might be possible to use a 95-96 strut but I can't say that for certain. I personally am not a fan of the Quick-Strut at all too many people have issues with them.