SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION & FRONT END

What keeps you from feeling every single bump in the road? 

Mainly, your car or truck’s suspension system: The springs, shocks and struts. Every car & truck has springs. When the vehicle rolls over a bump, the springs compress. Once over the bump, the springs expand. In this way, the wheel rides up over the bump while the vehicle stays level. Of course, the spring then wants to expand and compress over and over until it gets rid of the energy from the first compression. But that would make the car bounce like a Bobblehead down the road. So to control bounce, cars and trucks have shock absorbers and struts. Shocks and struts keep the tires on the road, giving you control for steering and braking. That’s how they provide safety and driving performance, as well as comfort. To some degree, the desire for a soft ride is in conflict with the need for accurate steering. So shocks and struts find a a balance between the two. If your ride has become rough or bouncy, there are several things to check. Shocks and struts do wear out. If it’s been 50,000 miles or so, it may be time for a shock or strut replacement. The air pressure in your tires matter, too. Tires with too much air are bouncy—and not very safe, because they don’t have enough footprint on the road.

SUSPENSION & FRONT END SERVICES OFFERED BY FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP:
  • SHOCKS: FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP will evaluate your vehicle's shocks and help you pick from a wide range of shocks that fit your vehicle and your needs. Service includes inspection and evaluation of shocks, and installation of replacements as necessary.
  • STRUTS: Struts stabilize your vehicle and keep it from swaying, bouncing and bottoming out. If you suspect a problem, come in to FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP. Service includes inspection and evaluation of struts, plus installation of replacements as necessary.
  • STEERING AND SUSPENSION EVALUATION: If you're having handling problems or notice unusual movements over bumps or turns, or if you simply need a routine evaluation, the trained experts at FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP are here to help. Service includes inspection and replacement as necessary. 
  • TIE RODS: Faulty tie rods can result in erratic steering, wandering and significant tire wear. The pros at FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP can help you identify and correct any problems. Service includes diagnosis, repair or replacement as necessary.
  • BALL JOINTS: Many of the front-end sounds you hear can be symptoms of ball joint failure. Come in to FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP for an inspection by our trained experts today. Service includes visual inspection, lubrication or replacement as necessary.
  • RACK AND PINION: Your vehicle's steering system relies on the rack and pinion to make steering feel 'tight.' Bring your vehicle to FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP for a diagnosis of your steering system. Service includes steering system diagnosis and repair as necessary.
  • CV JOINTS AND CV AXLES:  Torn CV boots and worn CV joints or axles can cause damage to transmissions and other components. FAHRENHEIT AUTO SHOP can check them on a regular basis or anytime you hear clicking noises when making a turn. Service includes joint and axle inspection.

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