Regardless of what you drive, maintaining your steering and suspension system components is essential for control, comfort, and safety. Normal wear and tear will occur to suspension over time. Other components such as leaf springs, airbags, hangers, and shackles can decrease performance and affect your truck's handling and quality of ride.
What are some examples of suspension issues?
- The tilt of your truck when it makes a turn
- The ongoing bounce after hitting a pothole or bump in the road
- The pull of the steering wheel as you drive
- Tires that wear quickly or unevenly
A worn suspension system is when damaged shocks and struts aren't able to productively absorb road impacts and soften the bumps. Vehicle rolls or sways when cornering. With a worn suspension system, you will feel every bump and hole in an uneven road. A worn suspension can also affect control of the vehicle when you make a stop or take a turn. Book regular inspections and maintenance with All Things Truck & Trailer because worn suspension components can result in catastrophic accidents that could have been prevented with one call into us or one visit.
The suspension system of your truck is hard at work with every mile you drive, which is why regular maintenance and inspections are essential. Leaf and coil springs are necessary for your truck to absorb the effects of rough roads, but over time, the shocks caused by bumps and potholes negatively affect their pride and performance. Air springs are designed to combine the comfort of leaf springs with sturdy coil springs, but over or under-inflation and damage from road debris will eventually impact their performance.
The negative effect of damaged suspension system components is progressive, which makes it difficult to notice an issue until real damage to your vehicle is done. Booking an inspection of your suspension system with one of our talented technicians can put you at ease and allow you to save money. Scheduling an inspection allows you to be in control, you decide when to perform a service instead of facing the stress, cost, and downtime associated with emergency repairs.