1998 Toyota Camry Need strut bump stops?

1998 TOYOTA CAMRY
250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HELOTES
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What is the purpose of a strut bump stop and is it necessary to have them?
May 26, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Keep the strut and spring from bottoming out and binding causing damage. Also to keep car body from hitting pavement.
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
May 26, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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