Make Sure to Check Your Struts and Shocks are Kept In Working Order

For some vehicles, shock absorbers or struts play an important role in the vehicle's suspension system. When certain signs of wear become apparent, the electric shock must be replaced. Otherwise, you may be at risk or damage the vehicle. 

The shock absorber dampens the compression and expansion of the vehicle's suspension springs to prevent constant movement. Impact works to reduce road impact, prevent excessive bounce, reduce shake, and improve general road handling. If the shock works properly, the vehicle grabs the road even if braking, road curve negotiation, uneven road driving, or strong winds occur. When the car runs out, the car may lose control and shock.

How often should the shock be replaced? One site suggests more than once every 50,000 miles, but in this case, depending on whether you drive often on rough roads, it should happen faster, or, in most cases, if you are driving locally, it may be much later. Etc

A simple test can be performed on the vehicle to see if the shock needs to be replaced. It's not absolute, so it's a good idea to take your vehicle to the garage and check it out.

Hold the vehicle's bumper. Press and release the bumper with all your might.

The shock would be fine if the bumper fell and did not recoil and returned to its place. A little movement is fine, but if you keep moving, the impact is no longer effective. Duplicate the test on the other three corners of the vehicle.

Leaks do not always indicate wear, but leaks can be used to observe other signs of shocking wear, and observing tire wear patterns may be the best indicator of a shock or strut replacement. There are a few things you can check back to keep the shock in good condition.