What to Know About Vehicle Suspension and Steering

3/24/2014

The suspension in your vehicle, whether car or truck, is an intricately networked series of cooperating parts that are intended to provide an even, stable, and smooth ride. The suspension system in your vehicle takes a considerable amount of road abuse--especially this time of the year in the Northland. I think it's safe to say we've all had an experience where our car or truck slams down into one of the many road craters left behind from a Minnesota snow plow. Many of the suspension system's components will wear out over time, or worse, break as a result of rough wear and tear. You can prevent this outcome from happening to you by simply having regular inspections of your steering and suspension systems. There are also many symptoms of a faulty suspension system, and being aware of common warning signs can save you from having expensive repair costs, not to mention keeping you and your passengers safe when driving in and around the Twin Ports. Some of these warning signs may include:

Tendency to pull to one side when driving
Wheels wiggling and wandering back and forth
Bouncing/dipping after going over a bump
Steering wheel slipping
Difficulty steering
Wheel vibration
Screeching or screaming noises when steering at low speeds.

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4x4 Suspension
Air Suspension
Coil
Springs
CV Joints
Front End Suspension
High Performance Suspensions
Hub Units
Independent Rear Suspensions
Inner and Outer Tie Rods
Leaf Spring Suspensions
Manual Steering
New Suspensions
Off Road Suspension
Power Steering
Rack and Pinion
Rear Suspensions
Shock Absorbers
Control Arms
Ball Joints
Lift Kits

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7 Comments

Jasmine link

8/6/2014 07:04:43 pm

You have shared great tricks and tips to make a road trip fun for the whole family.Before you head off on a drive to road trip it is good to have a comprehensive inspection done early to ensure your car is running well and to catch problems early.

Ian Pittman link

3/6/2017 10:07:43 pm

Car's suspension system is responsible for its smooth ride and also it helps to keep the car in control. It maximizes the friction between the tires and the road to provide steering stability and smooth handling. The suspension system of a car is built with various components including chassis, springs, shocks and struts. To keep our car in a good running condition, we should inspect different parts of our car including suspension also on a regular basis. Your blog defines various warning signs behind a faulty suspension which are very necessary to know. So, if we find any of the above symptoms while driving then we should have to take the help of a professional immediately. Another thing I have noted down that though I have never gone for Cloquet Automotive Services but after going through the whole procedure behind suspension inspection mentioned in the blog, I feel this is one of the best service provider. So, I will surely use the servicing facility provided by Cloquet Automotive for my AUDI.

Stephen Smith link

4/4/2017 04:38:24 am

Ya, it is a fact that a car's suspension is an area that is far more important than many people realize. It not only affects the level of comfort and smooth ride but also affects the car's safety. A suspension failure can cause poor handling, braking, acceleration as well as unnecessary tire wears. Though I used to drive BMW for five years still, I did not have much knowledge about the suspension system. But after going through your blog, I earned a lot regarding suspension, its function,warning signs and also about the way to fix it. So, one simple thing I can tell that proper maintenance can minimize the percentage of failures. But It is not at all a good sign to ignore the warning symptoms because it is a fact that initial ignorance can be dangerous in near future. Thank you for sharing.

Benjamin Allen link

6/23/2017 11:42:49 pm

The role of car steering and suspension system is very crucial. The steering system of a car works in such a way that a turn in the steering wheel results in the change of wheel direction accordingly. Similarly a suspension system of car is meant for taking care of road isolation, handling and also cornering. That means it is good to say that a car is unable to run smoothing if one of then or both of them are defective. Thus, it is better to inspect these on a regular basis and if any issue is there then fix it immediately by taking the help of an expert.

Sean Powell link

10/13/2017 06:12:30 am

No doubt, suspension and steering are two vital components of a vehicle. Apart from steering and directing the vehicle, it also aids the driver to speed up and slow down. In other words, I can say that suspension and steering system plays a key role in how competently an individual's car performs and how risk-less it is to drive. Like other parts of the vehicle it also needs regular checkup and aftercare. Thus, if anyone ever gleans a malfunction is at work, or his car drifts or he is encountering trouble to control speed or direction, then he should immediately check the suspected parts by taking the help of a car specialist in order to block these issues from becoming an expensive problem.

Layla Oliver link

1/29/2018 01:42:54 am

You have shared good tips. Thanks for posting this blog. The steering and suspension system is very important component in car, it helps the driver to steer and direct his vehicle. It is also helpful in speed up and slow down your car. Overally its do all important aspects of car and you can drive your car safely. But however when time passes it shows some malfunction. Well some common sign related to faulty suspension are -Car get pulled to one side when driving, wheels wiggling and wandering back and forth, driver face difficulty in steering, wheel vibration etc . If anyone found this type symptoms in car then it is better take your car for suspension repair.

Emma Megan link

6/14/2018 12:50:32 am

Suspension is the system of tires, tire air, springs and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two. Car's suspension system is responsible for it's smooth ride and it helps to keep the car in control. It not only affects the level of comforts & smooth ride but it also affects car's safety. Due to failure in suspension,braking system becomes poor. It also causes unnecessary tire wear. A steering system in a car works in such a way that when we turn the steering the wheels move in a similar direction.

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