# 1989 Camry All-Trac struts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 24, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959 "2008-09-24T17:31:10Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![JScottMiller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a183cd/32.png) [@JScottMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JScottMiller)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/1 "2008-09-24T17:31:10Z")

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I bought this car for my kids, and recently replaced the tires. The tire shop said I need new rear struts and according to the Toyota dealer the parts are $500 plus installation! Do I have any cheaper options? I love my kids, but come on!

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**Author:** ![AlanY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@AlanY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanY)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/2 "2008-09-24T20:46:22Z")

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Of course there are less expensive options. Go to an independent shop who uses good quality aftermarket parts and get a repair quote. No need to go to a dealer for such a commonly replaced part.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/3 "2008-09-24T22:42:40Z")

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I wholeheartedly agree with Alan. The dealer will soak you for these and you can get them done anywhere far cheaper.

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**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/4 "2008-09-24T23:08:22Z")

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CHEAPER OPTIONS??? I’d NEVER let a dealer do my struts/shocks…Their prices are usually 2-3 times higher then as good or BETTER struts/shocks elsewhere. That prices is awfully high.

Look around for sales. For a car this old buy the cheapest struts you can find. They’ll be fine.

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**Author:** ![J\_Scott\_Miller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@J\_Scott\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Scott_Miller)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/5 "2008-09-28T00:14:05Z")

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I will do that

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**Author:** ![J\_Scott\_Miller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@J\_Scott\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Scott_Miller)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/6 "2008-09-28T00:14:18Z")

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good tip…thanks

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**Author:** ![J\_Scott\_Miller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e5b9ba/32.png) [@J\_Scott\_Miller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_Scott_Miller)\
**Post date:** [September 28, 2008, 12:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-camry-all-trac-struts/19959/7 "2008-09-28T00:14:52Z")

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good advice…thanks