Posted on 9/28/2021
Without your vehicle's suspension system, your rides would be pretty bumpy, to say the least. Various factors affect how smooth your car drives, such as wheel alignment, tire tread, pressure, wheel bearing, and axles. However, the suspension system is the most influential. There are three main parts you need to know when reviewing your car's suspension system. Springs - Most cars nowadays use coil springs, while older cars use leaf springs. Your springs are intended to absorb the intensity of bumps on the road and maintain the vehicle's height to balance against rocky roads. Shocks - Shock absorbers are solely put in place to control the impact and rebound movement of a vehicle's springs and suspension. Struts - Struts have a similar function as shocks. Unlike shocks, struts are an integral part of the suspension's structure. They also support the weight of the vehicle. Like other portions of your car, all of these parts mentioned above can wear out over ... read more