I have a 97 Camry XLE with 125K miles on it.>

I'm told that I should now change the front and> rear Macpherson struts.>

Is it time to change them? Or, how can I tell> if the struts need changing?>

What differences should I feel in the handling> after replacing them? If any?>

Do struts wear out like brakes and tires, or> do they just work, or not, like an electrical part?>

How much do they affect your wheel alignment?>

Thanks a lot

On some cars like mine "1986 corolla gts" the strut is part of the spindle > also "its one piece for the front" SOO there is wear and tear on them > however the shock is an insert inside the strut on my car SO you can > replace the life of the suspension but not the life spindle . Your 97 camry > I think is a strut assembly meaning that the strut and shock are the same in > the front as far as the rear I think its a shock. Personaly I like stiffend > suspension not a soggy one that gives alot "I race my cars" I prefer tein > suspension. They make great aftermarket setups for my car's that I own. > http://www.tein.com­/. mcphearson struts are good struts however there are > better out there I think TRD might even have something for the camry.