Worn struts increase braking distance, body roll, sway, and bounce rate. The bounce test, wherein you bounce on each corner of your vehicle a few times, is an excellent way to determine whether you need to schedule a strut repair. If your car bounces and settles, your struts operate as they should. If your vehicle continues to bounce, you should seek to replace the struts on your suspension system immediately. Other signs of worn struts include excessive nose-diving during braking, acceleration squat, body roll or sway, and unusual tire wear patterns. Having your struts replaced will improve your vehicle's braking, handling, and overall controllability.

Replacing car shocks can maximize the performance of your entire suspension system. The components in your suspension system interact and depend on each other. Cars absorbers and brakes work together to help your vehicle stop as soon as possible upon engaging the brake pedal. Worn shocks mean your vehicle is less likely to stop exactly when and where you want. Worn out shocks can increase your stopping distance by up to 10 feet. Worn shock absorbers will cause your vehicle to dive when braking. Healthy shocks improve braking and handling, making your vehicle easier to control. Repairing your car shock absorbers when necessary will help promote a safe road for everyone.

Upper and lower ball joints are designed to fit snugly inside a lubricated casing. If the casing loses lubrication, dries out, or the linkage becomes loose, wheel alignment may be affected. A loose ball joint can also result in suspension noise and uneven tire wear. Because ball joints act as the link between the wheels and other suspension components, a bad joint can conflict with standard steering capabilities. 

In extreme cases, a worn ball joint that fails may fall out of its casing and cause a collapse of the suspension system. To avoid ball joint failure, be sure to consult your owner’s manual for the maximum allowable wear on your suspension system’s ball joints. Our replacement ball joints will restore full functionality to your suspension system.

Difficult, erratic, and unexpected steering are signs that your tie rods—inner, outer, or both—might need to be replaced. One indication that your tie rods may be loose is excessive and uneven tire wear. Steering that pulls or refuses to return to center are also signals that your inner and outer tie rods should be checked and possibly replaced by an ASE-certified technician. If you experience any warning signs of a malfunctioning tie rod, bring your vehicle in for an inspection. Our team will identify the issue and determine the appropriate repair.

Sway bar links are responsible for transferring the force of motion from the wheels to the sway bar and the rest of the suspension system. If a sway bar end link is damaged, the controllability of your vehicle and the safety of your passengers are at risk. While some sway bar links have bushings that can be serviced, other sway bar links require replacement upon wearing out. 

Warning signs of a broken or worn sway bar link include clunks and squeaks.  Other symptoms of worn sway bar links are Over-steering or excessive lean through on turns. They can also be signs of more significant problems with your vehicle’s suspension system. Do not let symptoms of bad sway bar links or other suspension components go untreated. Little problems with suspension systems have the tendency to turn into more significant issues and more expensive repairs if not repaired or replaced.