Car Suspension Checkup

Generally, people are not aware of the potent threats due to worn out shock absorbers. The safety of their vehicle, its occupants as well as other road users is at stake. Hence Suspension Checkup plays a vital role in vehicle maintenance.

The world’s leading brand of shock absorbers (Monroe) has recognized the top ten dangers that are linked with worn-out shock absorbers:

• Low braking efficiency resulting in increased stopping distances
• Low efficiency of Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESP)
• High chances of skidding in the wet
• Aquaplaning occurs at a slower speed
• low control while cornering or caught in a crosswind
• High driver tiredness and low speed or response
• Greater wear of tyres and other suspension components
• Rough headlight level causing dazzle to oncoming drivers
• High chances of passenger discomfort
• High chances of snaking while towing

How to do a quick suspension checkup? 

If you notice any uneven bouncing while your vehicle is on the move, there might be a problem associated with the suspension system of your vehicle.

For a complete suspension assembly inspection, here are a few guidelines:

• Make sure that your vehicle rests on a flat even surface with its handbrake on.
• Secure it around the rear tyres with the help of wheel chocks.
• Jack up the front portion of the vehicle
• Take a look at the tyres for checking uneven wear
• Remove the tyre
• Take a look at upper and lower ball joints
• Take a look at the end links on the sway bar
• Now check the tie-rod assembly
• Look at the rack and pinion
• Just don’t ignore the bushes. Take a look at them also
• Last but not least, take a look at the struts, shocks and coil springs.

Any suspension repairs must be given top priority. Because a single worn out part may quickly start to affect other parts also which results in extra stress and undue pressure elsewhere. It also possesses a threat to the driver’s safety as well. So it becomes utmost important to address problems related to the suspension. If the suspensions are in good condition, the vehicle can be handled safely and it delivers the best performance. MHKS tyre group stands as the best tyre dealer in Nagpur as we have topmost brands in tyre with best tyre care services in Nagpur