1998 Toyota Camry Need strut bump stops?

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 4:05 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 4:15 AM
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