Front and Rear Suspension Shock Absorber Check

Regularly checking shock absorbers and having weak shock absorbers replaced will help avoid unscheduled down time and reduce overall maintenance costs.

The role of a shock has changed dramatically. Not so many years ago, most suspensions had heavy multi-leaf springs with limited travel and a great deal of inherent friction. These suspensions quickly self dampened and therefore limited the amount of work the shock needed to perform.

Low-friction suspensions, such as air and taper leaf, have dramatically changed the shock's role. Shocks now play a critical role in dampening suspension oscillation.

Properly functioning shocks can help to reduce the wear of more expensive suspension components, such as air bags, while assisting in the reduction of tire wear. Worn shocks simply cannot assist in providing control over today's sophisticated suspension systems.