# 2003 Toyota Avalon - Kicks to the side over bumps

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** toyota\
**Created:** [February 21, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097 "2019-02-21T19:03:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Tim41](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ea924/32.png) [@Tim41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tim41)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097/1 "2019-02-21T19:03:43Z")

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Hello -  
I am so frustrated and hoping (as everyone who posts here) that you can help diagnose my issue. My vehicle has a distinct side to side kick when it hits bumps/pot holes or goes over a bump with the brakes applied; like when approaching a red light. It feels almost like the leg action of a bowler at the end of their follow through. I have had all the tires replaced, and sway bar checked, and as much as I trust my small town mechanic I am not getting a clear answer. The car has such a horrible ride and I can take driving it anymore. Please help me! Thank you so much.

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [February 21, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097/2 "2019-02-21T20:48:55Z")

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Just guessing here, but might be time for new struts.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [February 22, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-toyota-avalon-kicks-to-the-side-over-bumps/135097/3 "2019-02-22T00:15:47Z")

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Might also be time for new springs and jounce bumpers as well. A set of quick struts which come assembled with all new struts, springs mounts and bumpers might be the best solution.