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2000 Toyota Avalon New struts too noisy

Tiny
DVERBOORT
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  • 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
Just had all 4 struts replaced on my 2000 Avalon and any bump or waves in the road produce a rubbing or scraping sound. Not like a metal on metal scraping - but some type of friction. My Avalon used to be the quitest ride and it no longer is. Garage that ionstalled the Monroe Sensa-trac struts said there is nothing wrong with the installation.
I also had a wrheel alignment done at the same time as recommended. What are they missing?
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 AT 3:42 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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I would take to a nother shop for a second look at it, im sure its in the struts, just a matter of finding where.
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Tuesday, May 13th, 2008 AT 4:15 PM
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GBRUNS2
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When the yreplaced the struts they bent the thin metal shield that protects the rotor from road dirt. Take the wheel off and bend this thin metal shield away from the rotor a little bit until it quits rubbing.
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Friday, July 25th, 2008 AT 9:32 AM
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JERRYSP
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Just a long shot but have you checked the motor mounts. My 1999 Avalon is very noisy especially in winter with all kinds of sounds that noone can ever find not even the dealer. Good luck
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 7:06 PM
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Still would take it back. Problem came after they worked on it = their fault.
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Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 AT 8:20 PM

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