Suspension
Shocks and struts help your tires stay in contact with the road, as you travel through bumps or dips - and that's more than a matter of personal comfort. If a tire loses contact with the road, you'll need more room to break, and you'll have trouble turning. Worn shocks and struts can also cause other components to wear out prematurely.
It's little surprise that shocks and struts wear out. They move up and 1,050 times every kilometer - and that on a smooth road!
Shocks and struts should typically be replaced in pairs. Consider selecting premium designs to optimize vehicle control, handling and to reduce breaking distance.
If you carry a lot of cargo or tow a trailer, consider selecting specialty shocks that are designed to respond to different vehicle ride heights.
Maintenance tips
Do your shocks & struts need service?
Here are some signs of trouble with your shocks and struts:
- Hopping wheels or a nose-diving front end during sudden stops
- Vehicle continues to rock after stopping
- Excessive "swerving" when you pass
- Failed "bounce" test - If you bounce your car up and down, it should stop bouncing as you step away from the vehicle. If it doesn't, there's a problem.
- Oil seeping from shocks absorbers and struts
- A floating sensation during turns
- Premature tire, such as "cupping".
We recommend replacement at around 80,000 K.
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