Vehicle Safety = Good Suspension, Shocks & Struts
The “Safety Triangle” is defined by the relationship between the tires, brakes, and shock absorbers (or struts on many newer cars). Steering and braking abilities depend on secure contact between the tires and the road. That is hugely important; without consistent contact with the road surface, a tire (and the vehicle it is attached to) cannot perform as needed to keep the vehicle driving safe. When a shock or strut is not functioning properly that contact can be reduced significantly thus impacting the safety and control can become an issue. All parts within this mechanical system degrade due to extreme high temperatures created during use, and over time, hydraulic fluid breaks down & loses viscosity, degrading unit performance in its entirety.
Benefits of Shock & Strut Replacement
- Improve overall safety of the vehicle
- Prevent premature tire wear
- Improve vehicle control by reducing bounce, roll or sway, dive, and acceleration squat
- Improve driver & passenger comfort
- Produce consistent braking
- Reduce wear and tear on suspension parts, which maintain proper wheel alignment.
Shocks Convert Kinetic Energy to Heat
- Shocks convert the energy of up and down movement into heat
- The heat is then transferred to the hydraulic fluid which dissipates the heat through the shock body
- All parts degrade due to extreme high temperatures created during use
Come see us here at Harmony Automotive to ensure you and your family is safe on the road by making sure these driving components are operating with absolute efficiency.
