Suspension Maintenance Tips Before Summer Travel: What to Check and Replace with FEBEST
Your vehicle’s suspension system is one of its most vulnerable components, constantly under stress—whether navigating city streets or tackling far-from-perfect country roads. In this guide, we’ll explain how to inspect your suspension system before the summer travel season and prevent annoying knocks or squeaks from ruining your trip.
Warning Signs: When Suspension Problems Start to Show
The most critical elements of the suspension are its flexible joints—primarily bushings and the links or arms they connect. These rubber-metal joints (silent blocks) bear the brunt of wear and tear, especially since the rubber inside is constantly under torsion and has a limited lifespan.
When the rubber deteriorates, excess movement occurs in the joint, causing:
Squeaking sounds as the rubber twists inside the metal shell
Clunking noises once the rubber tears and the arm starts to bang against nearby components
Another tell-tale symptom is degraded handling. If the car drifts to one side, feels unstable, or loses road-holding precision, worn suspension bushings may be the cause.
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