Suspension issue? Options

[aggieanton]

Hey guys, I just picked up a 99 Celica GT a few days back. I think it may be having some suspension issues. Whenever i hit a bump in the road or go over anything that's not flat, the front end suspension makes some pretty rough noises - it sounds loose or as if everytime i go over a bump it hits something. The rear end doesn't seem so bad. Also, on the highway, the car seems to sway alot... it feels as if it's really windy out but it never is. I'm not sure if this is a side-effect of the suspension thing, but it seems like it... any ideas?

[njccmd2002]

sometimes, it might be an alignment issue, but if you change any suspension part you would have to recheck it. Before alignment, check for any

1. ball joint issues,
2. Tie rod issues,
3. UNeven tire wear
4. Jack up the car, and try to make wheel vibrate, if too loose, could be a bearing
5. sometimes your car could be ok, and there is pulling this is because of uneven highways.
6. Balancing.

Before trying to dismantle the power steering check the little things, thats what matters.

im not pro here, but based on what i have read on the forum!