2001 Mazda Protege Better Type of Struts

Tiny
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  • 2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
What is a good type of struts for my car because whenever I hit any bumps the car sounds like the front end could fall apart? Need a little help? Had everything replaced about a year ago and the suspension sounds worse than when I put it in the shop.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 AT 6:55 PM

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Tiny
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Can you describe the sound better? Better struts wont necessarly fix it if that isnt the problem with your vehicle.

Why you deem the struts bad?
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 7:58 PM
Tiny
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I know that a wheel alignment is needed but the front end rattles when ever you drive over a bump.
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Friday, March 20th, 2009 AT 12:03 AM
Tiny
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Check the strut, and the strut bushings?

Check sway bars and other front end bushigns to make sure its tight.
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Friday, March 20th, 2009 AT 7:19 PM
Tiny
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Thanks I'll check that out his week.
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 AT 8:14 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find!
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009 AT 8:31 PM

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