Sandy Shocks & Struts

Do you know what makes your car drive smoothly, even on imperfect roads? Your vehicle relies on good tires and a sound suspension system to help you navigate and glide over rough terrain, whether you’re on Sandy’s city streets or an unpaved drive. The suspension system promotes precision handling and reduces how much you feel every bump in the road.

We’re automotive experts in Sandy and have the equipment, experience, and tools for suspension diagnostics, repairs, and replacements. If you’re questioning anything about how your vehicle is handling or performing, give us a call today at our Sandy location.

Your vehicle requires a precise balance of flexibility and stability, which is achieved in part thanks to ball joints. This component of the suspension system gives your wheels mobility within limits. Ball joints help keep wheels properly aligned so you get even wear on your tire treads and accurate handling. If ball joints wear out, or are compromised by dirt and moisture, it’s best to replace them in pairs.

Bushings absorb both noise and vibration while you’re driving. They’re made of rubber and require regular inspection to ensure they’re still in good shape.

What connects the wheels to the body of your car? Control arms not only bridge that connection but help keep wheels aligned and steady while in motion. 

Shocks, also known as dampers, work together with both springs and struts in the suspension system. Shocks help control movement and also reduce bouncing when driving. If you happen to hear any rattling when you hit a bump, it could be a sign of work shocks. Like ball joints, shocks or dampers should be replaced in pairs to promote alignment.

Springs do exactly what you expect them to do: they absorb shocks as you drive. They also help support the weight of your vehicle so it doesn’t crush your tires. If your vehicle begins to sag, it could be due to broken or worn springs. If replacements are necessary, we do these in pairs as well.

What do you get when you combine shocks and springs? Struts. They play a structural role in the suspension system and need to be replaced in pairs if one is worn out.

Thankfully, there are numerous obvious signs that your suspension is bad. You should notice changes to your vehicle that could include any combination of the following:

If your tires are misaligned, you’re going to see uneven wear on your tires. Bad alignment can be a sign your suspension is off.

Your vehicle might shake or vibrate excessively when driving with a faulty suspension system. It could be from worn shocks or struts.

Strange sounds are never good, and loose suspension parts could be causing rattling or clunking noises.

If your suspension is failing, you might feel your car listing to one side even when your hands are on the wheel.

Of course, you’re going to feel some of the bumps you encounter on the road. However, if it feels like your vehicle dips significantly after each one, your shocks could be bottoming out.

Your suspension system should help your vehicle recover after bumps in the road. If your vehicle keeps bobbing, it’s another sign of worn shocks or struts.

Does your front end dip with your brake or accelerate? Does the backend do the same? It could be worn springs, shocks, or struts.

Leaking fluid can be a tricky symptom of a bad suspension system. If you see any puddles under your vehicle, get it checked out.

You can always depend on Master AutoTech Sandy to deliver exceptional suspension services for your car or truck. We have the experience, training, and equipment to deliver the best in service to all our customers. If you need to schedule a routine inspection or some suspension system repairs, get in touch with Sandy Master AutoTech today.

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