Shocks and Struts For Bushwood Bumps and Bounces
Posted March 19, 2014 12:00 PMIf you're like most of us Bushwood auto owners, you want your car to handle well. That's the job of your suspension system.
There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most common springs are coil or leaf - although we see air springs and torsion bars more often. The springs do most of the work.
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Hill's Auto Repair
22829 Colton Point rd
Bushwood, Maryland 20618
301-769-2400
But if all you had were springs, your Ford would be bouncing around like a bobble head. That's where the shocks come in. They control the rebound of the springs and smooth out the up and down motions. They also keep the tires on the road, and you in control. Some Fords use struts. Struts are a combination of shocks and springs, together in a more compact system.
Shocks wear out slowly over time, so it's hard to notice when they get badly worn. One way to tell is to look for an uneven, cupping wear on your tires. If the shock or strut is leaking fluid, it needs to be replaced. If your Ford feels floaty in turns or if the front end dips a lot when you stop, it is time to get your shocks checked at Hill's Auto Repair in Bushwood.
When you replace shocks in Bushwood, be sure to replace all four. Then your Ford will have an even suspension and will handle much better. Talk with your honest Hill's Auto Repair service specialist about how you drive. No, not your traffic violations, but how often you carry heavy loads, tow a trailer around Bushwood or drive in rough Maryland backcountry terrain. If you do a bunch of that, you'll need a heavy duty shock.
Regular shocks use hydraulic fluid and air as their dampening system. Premium quality shocks and struts use compressed nitrogen gas instead of air. Gas shocks don't get air bubbles that affect the performance of regular shocks. If you do a lot of high performance driving, Maryland off-roading or just want added comfort and control, think about getting premium gas shocks or struts.
Replacing your struts may take your car out of alignment, so be sure to get an alignment at the same time. stop by Hill's Auto Repair in Bushwood. So, to smooth out the bumps on the road of life, change your shocks and struts when they need it.
22829 Colton Point Rd
