The Importance of Your Car's Suspension System

One important aspect of your vehicle includes the suspension system. Your car's suspension system keeps your wheels safely on the road while helping your car absorb the shock of uneven surfaces. How your car accelerates, brakes, and handles traction issues such as rain, potholes, turns, and curves is determined by the condition of the suspension system.

Parts of a Car’s Suspension System

Your suspension system is part of your car's chassis and includes your tires, struts, shock absorbers, air springs, steering, sway bars, and axles. There's a front suspension and a rear suspension. The front suspension deals with steering and traction while the rear suspension helps keep your car from lowering and hitting the ground. In short, your suspension system works together to keep distance between your car's frame and the road for optimum control.

Why is the Suspension System Important?

Your car’s suspension system is important as it helps provide easier handling, keeping you safe and in control of your vehicle, as well as comfort. For instance, your shock absorbers keep you from feeling all the bumps and bouncing that come from driving on the road.

When to Replace Worn Shocks and Struts

Struts are a structural part of your chassis and help keep your car balanced and lifted off the ground. Here are some signs that they may need replaced:

• When your struts are worn, they will likely leak hydraulic fluid.
• Your tires may wear unevenly. Uneven tires mean poorer gas mileage and less traction.
• If you push down on the hood of your car and it doesn't spring back up or you hear a thud, that's a sign that your struts and shocks aren't doing their job.

Replacing worn shocks and struts is integral to keeping you and your family safe when driving. At Custom Complete Automotive, we can help you avoid costly repairs that can accompany worn shocks and struts and suspension issues. Contact us at one of our locations today for a full assessment and peace of mind!