The Toyota Solara, Toyota’s sleek luxury sports coupe, was designed with a sophisticated suspension system. The Toyota is sporty, yet comfortable, and the suspension is the key component of this precise balance. The handling is nimble with minimal body lean through the corners, but it is not track car stiff, and cushions the pothole blows admirably.

The two main components of the suspension are the springs and the struts. The Toyota Solara struts suspend the weight of the car in a neutral position and compress when stresses are applied.

The struts are essentially a metal housing with an unpowered piston inside of the body. The piston sticks out of the top of the strut, and mounts to the chassis of the car at the top of the shock towers. While Toyotas are famous for their reliability, various components will eventually need to be replaced, and the suspension can take a heck of a beating. When the Toyota Solara’s struts begin to wear out, you will notice a degradation in the ride quality. As the seals in the strut start to age, the suspension may stick and bind while traveling over bumps, which will prevent it from getting a full compression, jarring the vehicle’s occupants. Struts cannot be repaired and should be replaced. Replacing the Toyota Solara’s struts is not a terribly difficult task, although most people will want to have a professional or otherwise experienced mechanic take on the job, as it does require a fair amount of time and some specialized equipment and knowledge. If you are going to replace your Toyota Solara’s struts yourself, you can order genuine parts from our convenient online catalogue.Place your order anytime using our online system, and have your replacement or performance struts shipped right to your home or garage.