Back end of Dodge Stratus sway/bounces when going over bumps

Tiny
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I have a 2003 Dodge Stratus SXT and every time I hit a bump, the back end sways/bounces all over the road. What could it be?
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 8:35 PM

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Tiny
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Struts come to mind are they factory?
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 8:37 PM
Tiny
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I believe so. There was only one other owner before me so I would imagine he didn't have to replace them. If it's the struts, do they need to be replaced right away?
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 8:42 PM
Tiny
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Well no but have it looked at to see if all suspension parts O.K.
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 9:00 PM
Tiny
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Sounds good! Thank you!
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011 AT 9:02 PM

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