While driving, the smoothness of your ride depends on the quality of your car’s suspension. The suspension absorbs energy from the wheels, keeping the rest of the car stable while you corner, accelerate, brake, and maneuver. If you wish to maintain your Jeep in good condition while also enjoying as smooth and comfortable a driving experience as possible, watch out for the following signs of suspension trouble. You can promptly have your suspension serviced at your local Jeep dealership.
Car Squeaks When You Drive Over Bumps
When the shock absorbers in a suspension system become worn out, you might hear squeaking whenever you drive over bumps. Squeaking is usually the first sign of trouble. As the shock absorbers continue to weaken, you may also experience the other problems laid out below.
Nose Dives When You Hit the Brakes
When the suspension is strong, your car will remain level whenever you brake. If the vehicle’s nose starts dipping excessively toward the ground when you brake or go over a bump, then the shock absorbers are no longer doing their job.
Your Ride Is Continuously Bumpy
Driving in a modern Jeep is ordinarily a silky smooth experience, no matter the terrain. However, if the suspension becomes worn out, you might find that you can feel every little bump in the road below.
Steering Becomes Difficult or Shaky
Faulty suspension systems can create a lag that makes it difficult to steer with precision. This reduction in handling is dangerous as control over the vehicle is lessened. The steering wheel might even start to vibrate as the suspension continues to worsen.
Car Pulls To One Side
If the shock absorbers start to fail on just one side, you may find your car pulling to that side as you drive. This one-directional tugging might also result from wheel misalignment or even brake problems. A technician can diagnose the true cause of the problem.
Tires Are Wearing Down Unevenly
Car tires naturally wear down unevenly over time. However, a worn-out suspension can accelerate this unevenness in tire wear. So while checking your tire pressure once a month, also inspect the tread wear and tread depths of each tire to see how uniform or uneven they are.
Your Jeep Dealer Finds a Suspension Flaw
It’s generally considered prudent to have a car’s suspension checked and serviced at least once a year. Even if you haven’t yet detected any of the aforementioned issues, a technician can find any nascent problems and fine-tune the suspension before they become worse.
Book a service appointment with Randy Marion CDJR of Salisbury in Salisbury, NC, today to have your suspension inspected and serviced by qualified professionals. We’re a local one-stop shop for all your new CDJR and used vehicle-related purchasing, financing, or maintenance needs.
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