Crossroads Automotive advises that you have your vehicle’s suspension inspected annually. This allows us to make sure there is nothing wrong, such as worn struts or shocks or a cracked axle. Below, are signs that your suspension is bad and needs to be repaired. If you are having difficulty controlling your automobile, have it towed to our shop rather than drive it. Do not take unnecessary chances.
Difficulty Steering
One reason why you might be having problems controlling your vehicle is that there is a problem with the steering system. This system is part of the suspension, and it is designed to help you turn your automobile. Otherwise, the suspension is built to go straight. If you are having difficulty steering your vehicle, let us inspect the steering system so we can find the problem and fix it.
Feeling Every Bump
Generally, the struts and shocks last about 50,000 miles to 60,000 miles. After this time, you are going to feel every single bump in the road over which you drive. This can be frustrating because your ride will be extremely uncomfortable. This being said the constant bouncing up and down points to worn struts and shocks that need to be replaced. We can do that here at our shop.
Low-Seated Corner
We can also replace a broken suspension spring, which you have on a wheel if that corner of your automobile sits lower than the rest of the vehicle’s body. If that wheel also makes a clunking sound every time you drive over a bump, this, too, points to a broken spring.
Momentum Motion
Let’s talk about another sign that you need to replace the struts and shocks. Aside from absorbing the road bumps, the struts and shocks also prevent your vehicle’s body from reacting to the momentum of the automobile. If you feel the momentum motion, you need new shocks and struts.
Oily Struts and Shocks
Oily shocks and struts are also a sign that it’s time for new ones. In this case, the seals that keep the internal fluid inside the suspension parts have broken and they are leaking the fluid. This can also account for the rough ride and momentum motion discussed above.
Veering to the Side
Finally, your automobile should not pull to the side when you wanted to go straight. The suspension is designed to go straight. If the vehicle is veering to one side or the other, you need to have your wheels realigned. This is especially true if they haven’t been aligned in two years.
Call Crossroads Automotive in Topeka, KS, today to set up a service appointment for your vehicle’s suspension.