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Shock absorbers and strut assemblies reduce the bounce of your wheels to provide a smooth, safe ride.
Shock absorbers limit the rebounding effect of the springs in your suspension, helping to keep your tires in contact with the road. Struts are a separate component that combine a spring and shock absorber into a single unit. Symptoms of Shock and Strut Wear
Vehicle performance indicators include:
- excessive vehicle and tire bounce
- poor tire-to-road contact
- premature tire wear
- reduced suspension control
- reduced handling performance
- noise and suspension vibration
Visible indications of shock and strut wear include:
- shock absorbers leaking oil
- mounting bushings cracked, torn or missing
- bent or damaged piston rod
- damaged strut brackets
- bent, damaged or severely corroded shock or strut housing
- piston rod on gas-charged shock or strut does not extend by itself
- broken, damaged or missing mounting hardware
- punctured shock or strut housing/body
- dents in the shock or strut housing/body that may restrict suspension movement
What Shock and Strut Service Entails
Your Ron Rush Quality Care Technician will:
- inspect your suspension
- determine what components are in need of repair or replacement
- make a recommendation on parts
- replace or repair the components needing service
The Benefits of Shock and Strut Service
Repairing or replacing worn shocks or struts can restore that "new-vehicle" ride you enjoyed so much when you first owned your car or truck. New shocks and struts can also:
- provide a smooth ride
- reduce wear on other suspension system components
- help maintain wheel alignment
- improve tire-to-road contact
- improve vehicle handling, brake performance and vehicle control
- prevent premature tire wear
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