2007 Toyota Rav4 Sudden Shocks Struts Seem Bad Suv Bouncing Badly Hit Bumps

2007 TOYOTA RAV4
60,000 MILES
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SKCAMPBELL
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All of a sudden my shocks/struts seem to be bad, and the SUV is bouncing badly when I hit bumps in the road. Is there a sensor that could be bad, and if so where is this located? My car is a V6.
Nov 30, 2012 at 2:40 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Sensors are only found in vehicle with electronic suspension system, which your vehicle is not equipped. One bad strut alone can cause the problem.
Nov 30, 2012 at 2:45 PM
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SKCAMPBELL
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Thank you for the information.. The service manager at my Toyota dealership told me it is very rare for the struts to go out before 100,000 miles, so I was looking for another cause. Guess I will just suck it up, and pay for new struts.
Nov 30, 2012 at 3:53 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Visually check the struts for leakages. Struts do go bad overnight and when there are no leakages, even a strut that is weak would still be able to provide some damping force.
Nov 30, 2012 at 4:01 PM
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