Suspension and Steering

Have you ever been driving down the road and start noticing that your ride is bumpier than usual or hearing a winding noise from your car that was not there before or maybe you have begun to see that your ride height looks a little off, then you might be having suspension issues? A vehicles Suspension system has many parts such as Springs, Shock Absorbers /Struts, Linkages, Bushings, Bearings, and Joints. All these Components play a vital role in supporting the Vehicle.

Another Major section related to your Automobile is the Steering, which goes hand and hand with the suspension.  Having proper steering function and control is very important for you and your safety. The Main Parts related to the steering is your Power Steering pump, steering gear. If you start to notice that your steering wheel is tight to move, or clunking noise when moving your wheel to the left or right you might be experiencing some steering concerns.

Main Signs Too Look for A Bad Suspension

1. Your ride quality starts to become rougher, or the vehicle begins to sway and bounce – if you are noticing that your feeling more bumps and shakes on the road than normal, or what the car is swaying side to side when you drive then you might have a suspension issue.
2. Uneven tread wear of your tires – Tires should wear out evenly across the tread, and width this is usually one of the most natural signs to notice.
3. One side is sitting low – If one end of your vehicle is sitting lower than the others, you likely have a bad/damaged spring.

Signs of Steering Failure

1. Difficulty turning the wheel- Using a significant amount of physical force to turn the wheel
2. Excessive Play in Steering- If you move your steering wheel more then normal before your wheels start to turn.
3. Clicking Noise when turning the wheel – You will hear a loud clunk when moving your steering wheel to the left or right.

Now you're probably thinking theirs many Factors that go into the suspension and steering of your vehicle, but not to worry because here at dynamic auto repair we have fixed all types of suspension issues for a wide range of cars. Any of our experienced Automotive technicians would be more than happy to help you, so feel free to give us a call.