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Suspension Service At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. In Fort Wayne

December 11, 2014

Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Fort Wayne and Garrett.

As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth IN highways, your shock absorbers will last a lot longer than if you do most of your driving on bumpy Fort Wayne roads or haul heavy loads. In addition to just wearing out, SUV suspension components can be damaged in an accident or by a hard impact – like a pothole, hitting a curb or a rock in the road. Because the life span of shocks can vary so widely, SUV vehicle manufacturers recommend periodic inspections.

Suspension Service At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. During an inspection at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne, your friendly automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts.

Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components:

First there are the springs which hold the weight of your SUV. There are several varieties of springs. Springs are obviously critical heavy duty parts that rarely break or wear out. Shock absorbers work in conjunction with springs to smooth out the ride and help keep the tires on the road. Good shocks are essential for handling performance and ride comfort.

You’ve probably heard of struts. They combine a shock absorber and a coil spring in one unit. Shocks and struts will wear out over time. If your tires develop a cupped wear pattern, your shocks or struts may be wearing out. This is from the shocks bouncing unevenly. You may notice a floaty or drifting sensation when cornering. If the front of your SUV dives excessively when stopping, or rocks back and forth after you've stopped, your shocks may be worn out. And if they are leaking fluid, it’s definitely time to replace them at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. .

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, visit Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. for a a critical suspension inspection. Same if you’ve been in an accident that involved one of your wheels. If your SUV suspension actually fails, it could lead to a serious accident, so don't put it off.

When you replace your shocks, it’s usually a good idea to replace all four at the same time. That’ll give you more even handling. Talk with your friendly Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. service professional because you don’t want a big difference between the performance of your shocks from wheel to wheel, and replacing all may be the safest bet.

There are different grades of shocks and struts. You always want to use a replacement shock or strut that equals the one that came as original equipment when your SUV was new. But remember, they were designed to meet the expected needs of the broad range of Garrett people who buy that particular vehicle. Your needs may be more specialized.

For example, if you want increased handling performance, your friendly Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd. advisor can recommend an upgraded shock or strut specially designed for improved handling. If you haul heavy loads or trailers in Fort Wayne, we can recommend some heavy duty shock absorbers.

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