Many vehicle owners are surprised to hear that during a normal inspection, the mechanic discovered that they need new shocks or struts. In many cases, the problem is easy to illustrate. Push on one corner of the car, and it bounces up and down. Or a mechanic might simply show you the leaking strut or shock.
Here are some common symptoms of a car that has worn or damaged shocks or struts:
Defective parts are one cause of a broken shock or strut. Long-term use in salty areas can cause shocks and struts to fail. However, hard impacts usually end the lives of shocks and struts. Hit a monster pothole, and the internal parts of a shock or strut can be damaged and allow the dampening fluid to escape.
Shocks are never repaired. Full strut assemblies are often replaced, but in some cases, an insert kit is available to replace just the damper part assuming the other parts of the strut assembly are still sound. If the strut is old and worn out, the whole assembly may be the smart choice. If an impact damages just the damper in the strut, a kit may be the right choice. An experienced mechanic is the person to make this call.
Drivers across America are on the road today with one or more worn or damaged shocks. A trained eye can spot them as they drive by. Driving on bad shocks is not advisable, but you can (slowly and carefully) drive the vehicle to a shop for repairs. If in doubt, call AAA for a tow.
If your car is already at the shop and you are informed that you need shocks or struts, you should replace them if you trust the shop. If you are at a tire chain or an oil and fluid replacement chain you’re unfamiliar with, say for other work, and are told you need shocks or struts, ask to see the issue and then schedule the work at a dealer or shop you trust for essential repairs.
Struts are an assembly related to the suspension structure and, in some cases, steering, so driving on one you know is damaged is never a good idea idea.
On older vehicle designs, it is not always necessary to have a car aligned if you replace old worn shocks. However, if the shocks were damaged by a road impact, curb strike, or a crash, then, yes, align the car for sure.
Any time you replace front struts, you should align the car. A front strut plays a role in how the tires handle on the road.
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