suspension noise

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ONNI1985
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I have a 1999 Protege with a nagging front suspension noise problem. I've had the struts replaced and the broken sway bar links have been replaced. When the car goes over anything that makes the suspension work a bit (like the dip at the end of a driveway ) especially when more than one person is in the car it makes a substantial scraping noise as the car bottoms out. It doesn't appear to be the tires. Could it be the springs?? Any ideas? Thanks!!
Oct 27, 2007 at 7:56 AM
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It very well could be weak springs, I think it is smart to replace them when struts are done. They work together.
Oct 27, 2007 at 8:05 AM
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