Suspension: System Shocks and Struts Rancho Santa Margarita

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Why Are Shocks and Struts So Important?

The shocks and struts are just as important for your car just like any other part of your car. Sometimes the suspension is an afterthought because people just expect it to work. Again, every part of a car is important and you need to look after everything in order to not incur expensive repairs.

Suspension Components

• Bushings Bearings and Joints
• Electric Power Steering
• Hydraulic Power Steering
• Linkages, Tie Rod Ends
• Shock Absorbers and Struts
• Springs
• Steering System
  • All components that turn your wheels

All of these parts are crucial for having a smooth ride while you are on the road for everyone.

What is the Suspension System For?

The suspension is designed to keep the car on the road. Without a good suspension, cars would go off the road. This is assuming that cars do not break into pieces first due to force being applied to their rigid frames.

A good suspension system is capable of equally and properly distributing the forces being applied to your car. Properly tuned suspensions can corner and turn really well. This is done via weight distribution while cornering, so that all four tires stay in contact with the road.

The suspension needs to be able to absorb the impact that your car receives while on the road. Depending on the road and driving conditions, there are a lot of vibrations that can occur while driving. This is important to know as more shaking can lead to longer break times, which is unsafe. When you need to make an emergency stop and come to a complete halt, you need a good working suspension system. 

The suspension and steering work together to ensure a safe drive as they make the vehicle stable.

Many modern vehicles have a suspension system that consists of shock absorbers paired with either a coil or leaf spring. A leaf spring is found in light duty trucks. Hydraulics are used to control the shocks.An onboard computer monitors and then adjusts the force being applied to all four wheels, giving each one the right amount of pressure at each corner. The suspensions also contain ball joints and control arms. These parts work with the steering system.

Some performance vehicles and SUVs have sway bars.