2001 Mazda Protege Better Type of Struts

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROWNKW
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What is a good type of struts for my car because whenever I hit any bumps the car sounds like the front end could fall apart? Need a little help? Had everything replaced about a year ago and the suspension sounds worse than when i put it in the shop.
Mar 18, 2009 at 6:55 PM
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BLACKOP555
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can you describe the sound better? better struts wont necessarly fix it if that isnt the problem with your vehicle.

why you deem the struts bad?
Mar 19, 2009 at 7:58 PM
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BROWNKW
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I know that a wheel alignment is needed but the front end rattles when ever you drive over a bump.
Mar 20, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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BLACKOP555
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check the strut, and the strut bushings?

check sway bars and other front end bushigns to make sure its tight.
Mar 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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BROWNKW
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Thanks I'll check that out his week.
Mar 22, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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BLACKOP555
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let me know what you find!
Mar 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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