Shocks and struts are a vital part of your vehicle’s suspension system. They work with the other components in your suspension system to ensure a stable, comfortable ride. When these parts wear out, you may feel a loss of vehicle control, rides becoming uncomfortable, and other drivability issues.
You may not notice that your suspension is going bad, because they deteriorate slowly over time. Below are the common signs of bad shocks and struts, including steering wheel vibrations, swerving or nose diving, longer stopping distances, leaking fluid and uneven tire wear.
Steering Wheel Vibrations
When shocks and struts worn out, fluid will come out of the valves or seals rather than maintain a steady flow. This will result in uncomfortable vibrations coming from the steering wheel. The vibrations will become more intense if you drive over a pothole, rocky terrain, or a bump.
Swerving or Nose Diving
If you notice your vehicle swerving or nose diving when you brake or slow down, then you might have bad shocks and struts. The reason is that all the vehicle’s weight pulls toward the opposite direction in which the steering wheel is being turned.
Longer Stopping Distances
This is a very noticeable symptom of a bad shock absorber or strut. It takes extra time for the vehicle to take up all the piston rod length if uncontrolled and this adds time and extends the stopping distance required to come to a complete stop.That can be fatal and requires immediate attention.
Leaking Fluid
There are seals inside of the shocks and struts which keep the suspension fluid contained. If these seals get worn out, the suspension fluid will leak out onto the body of the shocks and struts. You probably won’t notice this leak right away until the fluid starts going onto the road. The loss of fluid will cause a loss in the ability of the shocks and struts to perform its function.
Uneven Tire Wear
Worn shocks and struts will cause your tyres to lose firm contact with the road. The part of the tire that is in contact with the road will wear but the part of the tire that is not in contact with the road will not, causing uneven tire wear.
Watch out for these common signs that you need to replace the shocks and struts. Generally, you should have your shock absorbers checked about every 20,000 km and replaced every 80,000km.
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Post time: Jul-28-2021
