Is it OK to drive with a bent strut?
No. It needs to be repaired as soon as possible. A strut works by absorbing the bounce of your car driving over bumps in the road. Driving with a broken strut will be extremely uncomfortable for you and your passengers, and is unsafe in an emergency.
What would cause a strut to bend?
Loading more weight into a vehicle than it is rated to carry can cause the struts supporting the car to bend. However, even if a car is near, but not beyond, its maximum payload, potholes or other flaws in the road can bounce the vehicle. This bouncing can cause weight shifts inside the vehicle that can bend struts.
What are the symptoms of a bent strut?
The Warning Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts
- Instability at highway speeds.
- Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns.
- The front end dives more than expected during hard braking.
- Rear-end squat during acceleration.
- Tires bouncing excessively.
- Unusual tire wear.
- Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.
How long can I drive with a bent strut?
As long as you like. BUT you will have to buy new tires, new STRUTS, possibly new springs, brakes repaired, etc…the longer you leave it. The things that the struts effect like tires etc,…will need to be replaced or repaired much sooner. So…you can ride on ‘worn out struts’ forever.
When do you need to replace your strut assembly?
If your overall ride is becoming bumpy or rough, contact YourMechanic so they can road test, diagnose, and replace the strut assembly if needed. Like most suspension jobs, it’s important to replace both sides of the vehicle at the same time.
What happens when front struts are worn out?
When struts are wearing out, it can cause damage to the tires. The struts are a critical component impacting suspension alignment. If damaged, they can cause the front-end alignment to be “off” — which can cause tires to wear more on the inside or outside edges. 6. Poor braking performance.
What to do if your strut is bent?
If you are unsure of the truthfulness of what the shop is telling you, ask for a second opinion from another shop of your choosing. If the strut is indeed bent, then the tie rods are probably damaged too, like they say. This is all the kind of stuff mechanics see every day. Suspension parts are normally wearing items]
Why is strut assembly important to suspension family?
The strut assembly for a car, truck or SUV is a critical member for the suspension family that impacts the overall drivability of the vehicle. While driving any vehicle, hitting bumps and dips along the way is normal and are absorbed by several suspension components to produce a smooth ride.