Suspension & Steering
Keep your vehicle’s suspension system performing optimally with a visit to Archie’s Brake & Quick Lube.
Springs, shock absorber/dampers, struts, roll bars, ball joints, and spindles are all parts of your suspension, and all can affect the handling of your vehicle.
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Suspension & Steering
Your vehicle’s suspension ensures there is maximum contact and friction between the tires and the road. Making sure your vehicle’s steering and handling is smooth and precise is just one of the many things Archie’s technicians will be looking for when your vehicle comes into the shop. If your car or truck has suspension issues, it can be difficult to tell immediately, as they are typically issues that worsen over time.
Shocks & Strut Replacement
Shocks and struts are parts of you vehicle’s suspension system that keeps you in contact with the road, and reduces that feeling of ‘hitting every bump in the road’ that a worn suspension causes. When your vehicle’s tires come in contact with variances in the road surface, that shock is sent through to the springs, and that force is dampened by the shocks and struts, so you’re not bouncing around while you drive.
Read more about Shocks and Strut Replacement to learn about what we offer.
Tire & Vehicle Alignment
A vehicle alignment is a series of adjustments to its suspension, which is a system of springs and shocks that provides cushion from the road surface. While it isn’t an adjustment of the tires themselves, it is an adjustment of the angles of the tires and how they make contact with the road.
Read more about Tire and Vehicle Alignment to learn about what we offer.
TIPS
- When hitting the brakes, if the front of your vehicle dips or 'nose dives' can be a sign of worn shocks. This is an important item to have looked at, as it can make it more difficult to stop your vehicle in an emergency situation.
- Cars and trucks often pull to one side when driving for a number of different reasons. You could be in need of a tire alignment, new tires, but it could also indicate that other suspension components have become worn.
*The mechanics of Archie’s Brake & Quick Lube are committed to treating your vehicle like family, which is why all maintenance schedules and service intervals will follow Manufacturer’s Recommendations, where applicable.
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