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Flames89 · 12-03-2010, 06:13 AM

Ok ... I am not a mechanic, sorry for the misdirection, but think if there was one here on CP that he/she should start this topic.

I have my 97 Camry in for maintenance and am pretty sure I am going to need new shocks and(or?) struts. Every bump or Crack. On. Every. Road. is felt.

- Anyone have a guess as to the cost?
- My mechanic said I could probably just replace the "links" (he said links, I believe he was referring to struts ... maybe trying to dumb it down for me?) to cut down on the noise, as a cheaper solution. It is an older car and doesnt need to be perfect.

Any constructive opinions are appreciated.

12-03-2010, 06:13 AM	#1
Flames89 First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Exp:	I'm a mechanic, Go ahead and ask me anything Ok ... I am not a mechanic, sorry for the misdirection, but think if there was one here on CP that he/she should start this topic. I have my 97 Camry in for maintenance and am pretty sure I am going to need new shocks and(or?) struts. Every bump or Crack. On. Every. Road. is felt. - Anyone have a guess as to the cost? - My mechanic said I could probably just replace the "links" (he said links, I believe he was referring to struts ... maybe trying to dumb it down for me?) to cut down on the noise, as a cheaper solution. It is an older car and doesnt need to be perfect. Any constructive opinions are appreciated.