Auto Parts: Suspension 92 Camry, pep boys, repair vehicles

Question
Hi there:
I have a 92 Camry LE 4cyl. I have replaced struts but my car just keeps bouncing when i pass over road joints or uneven roads. can the problem be the springs? i don't know if last owner replaced them with uncompatible ones or something like that. the car is not bottomed out, it's still up

Answer
Hi Carlos,

Springs absorb about 90% of the inertia from a vehicle suspension and all the shocks/struts do is dampen the bounce. If your vehicle is bouncing excessively AFTER a strut cartridge replacement, I'd guess that maybe the struts were not the right variety. Inexpensive shocks/struts do not have the same ride as higher-end editions or OEM ones. If the springs were bad, your car would probably bottom-out when it hits almost any dip in the road.

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