How can you tell if your shocks or struts are bad?
Steering problems. Another telltale sign of a shock or strut problem is difficulty steering. Your steering wheel may feel stiff or hard to turn. And you may feel like your car is swaying or leaning when you take a turn or switch lanes.
Can a blown shock cause a car to lower sitting height?
A blown shock may cause an overcompression of the spring and lower sitting height. A blown shock doesn’t have a direct impact on height, but it will make a car react poorly in bad road conditions. The easiest way to diagnose spring problems is by pushing down on the trunk of the car or truck, releasing, and listen to how the suspension reacts.
Where can I get shocks from shock surplus?
Shock Surplus has years of experience in the suspension and shock absorber industry, delivering expertise to our customers every day. If you don’t see your vehicle listed on our site, contact us directly and we’ll find you a ride control package from our trusted manufacturer selection.
What kind of shocks do I need for a new car?
Most consumer or OEM replacement shocks will see single or dual adjustment, Rancho RS9000XL (single) FOX CD (single) FOX DSC (low and high speed compression dual adjustment). These types of shocks allow for on the fly tuning for performance requirements, and to be reset back to your regularly scheduled commute at the turn of a knob.
A blown shock may cause an overcompression of the spring and lower sitting height. A blown shock doesn’t have a direct impact on height, but it will make a car react poorly in bad road conditions. The easiest way to diagnose spring problems is by pushing down on the trunk of the car or truck, releasing, and listen to how the suspension reacts.
Can a Fender Bender damage your suspension system?
Even the slightest fender-bender can have a nasty domino effect on the health of your car or truck. An embarassingly slow collision at a 4-way intersection can still result in damage to your suspension system.
How does air suspension work on Mercedes’s class?
Mercedes-Benz with airmatic suspension tries to self-level when parked but they end up completely lowering to the ground. In our case, the S-Class would raise to normal height when the car started. The airmatic suspension would normally work for the rest of the trip.
How can I tell if I have a suspension problem?
The easiest way to diagnose spring problems is by pushing down on the trunk of the car or truck, releasing, and listen to how the suspension reacts. If you hear a creaking or squealing sound, you’ve definitely got a suspension problem with the shocks, springs, bushings or related parts.