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#147 of 151 Back Seat Removal by artbuc Aug 24, 2009 (12:14 pm)
I have a 99 XLS Platinum edition. How do I remove the back seat so I can get to the rear struts? Thanks.
#148 of 151 98 suspension needs work at least cost by mules001 Nov 29, 2009 (3:05 pm)
My daughter is a single mother and social worker. So, she doesn't have much $$ to keep up her 98 Avalon. Has 190,000 miles. Suspension has not been touched and the car "floats like a boat in the ocean". Have just ordered new tires, and would like to address the suspension issue at the least possible cost. If anyone out there can make recommendations of particular parts (struts, etc.) and brands that would be cost effective, I'd be very greatful. What can I expect to pay to get this done? THANKS so much. Fred. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 01, 2009 10:50 am)
#149 of 151 Re: 98 suspension needs work at least cost [mules001] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 01, 2009 (10:50 am)
Replying to: mules001 (Nov 29, 2009 3:05 pm) Probably a strut such as KYB would be fine for this application, especially if she plans to keep the car for a while.   Labor to removal, disassemble, reassemble and replace all four struts would be about 5 hours.   Parts will vary but something like $65--$80 per shock/strut sounds about right.   So depending on the labor rate in your area, This could be a $600---$800 job.   There are cheaper struts out there, but you get what you pay for. If the car has to stagger on for 6 more months, then maybe you could buy some cheap strut from a chain store and get by with that---probably better than having totally blown struts, as your car seems to have now.   However, keep in mind that it takes as much labor to install a cheap strut as a decent one. KYB is not the best of the best but they are very good from the price.
#150 of 151 Re: Support position clarification, please absfich, jwadle1 [hawiianavowner] by 03avalon Dec 03, 2009 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: hawiianavowner (Jun 13, 2007 11:36 pm) I have an '03 with 86k mi. I just measured the bars: 17mm for BOTH front and rear. Looks like the rears will be relatively easy; the fronts are buried and probably will have to go in thru the wheel well. Does anyone have any practical experience about what it's really like to remove the front bushings? Also, does anyone have a web site that actually has the part numbers for the '03 SPECIFIC shocks/struts? Thanks Replies to this message: 55396 (Dec 26, 2009 12:07 pm)
#151 of 151 Re: Support position clarification, please absfich, jwadle1 [03avalon] by 55396 Dec 26, 2009 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: 03avalon (Dec 03, 2009 2:30 pm) I changed the front bushings with no problem using ramps. It's tight but not a big problem. Just make sure the ramps are equal height so as not to load the bar.   Use Google Product Search. You can then sort by lowest price but may have to jump pages ahead (12?) as related small stuff will sort first. Try Camry struts to expand the selection. I believe they are the same. Try ebay also.   I did not change the strut mounts on mine and didn't realize you could do just bearings (rubber donuts?). Now I have some clunking on rough stuff. I'm wondering if I can correct this by reolacing the strut bearing or if new mounts are required. I would think bearings would do it. I would guess the springs would need to be compressed to change either. Has anyone done this or have details? ABFISCH, where are you?

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