Truck Suspension Repair Indicators

Truck Suspension Repair Indicators

When you are out on the road every day, the last thing you want is to experience are problems with your steering and suspension while driving.

It is important to pay attention to changes in your truck so that you know when it is a good time for a truck suspension repair. If you have been noticing something is not quite right, you should never wait to get your vehicle checked out.

The shocks and struts of your truck suspension system are an important part of your truck that help in keeping your vehicle balanced while driving. Replacing damaged shocks and struts regularly will help keep your truck’s performance dependable for years to come.

Here are some tips to help you determine when you need to replace your truck suspension or have your steering checked.

To begin let us point out some things to look out for when trying to determine the quality of your suspension:

  • If you begin to notice poor steering response while driving your truck
  • The steering in your truck becomes difficult or stiff
  • If your truck leans easily when turning and changing lanes
  • Notice if your truck bounces a lot or more than normal when driving
  • Braking performance is unstable or has changed without any obvious reason

Additional times to consider having your suspension inspected:

  • Every 50,000 miles
  • As part of your annual service or any time your car is in for routine service and the steering and suspension systems are accessible
  • When your tires are replaced or changed
  • When your brakes are serviced
  • When your oil and filters are changed

How to know when you are in need of a truck suspension repair:

  • Noises when turning a corner; the only symptom you notice is a knocking, clunking, and/or squeaking noise when you turn
  • Any corroded, worn, or broken mounts around the suspension parts
  • Damaged parts around the shocks and struts

These issues could cause severe problems to the suspension system.

Tire Wear and Suspension

It is very important to check your tires when considering suspension repair. When your vehicle’s struts or shocks need to be replaced, they can no longer support the truck. Therefore, the weight of the truck bears down on the tires causing uneven tread wear.

Steering Importance

The steering of your truck is essential to safe driving and plays a huge role in your truck's performance. The steering wheel is connected, via the steering column and a series of pivoted joints, to the suspension system.

Conclusion

It is essential to stay on the lookout for any of the changes we named in the tips and it is a good idea to schedule regular inspections of your steering and suspension systems. It is usually easier, cheaper, and safer to discover and fix a problem before it turns into a much more serious and expensive issue, causing further consequences.

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