What to Do with Suspension Failure?
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Suspension failure can be addressed with the following solutions: 1. Wear of ball joints or loosening of ball joint screws: Tighten the bolts and replace the connecting rods or ball joints. 2. Aging of control arm rubber bushings: Replace the swing arm bushings or the entire swing arm assembly. 3. Oil leakage or damage of shock absorbers: Replace with new shock absorbers. 4. Noise from top mounts or thrust bearings: Replace the top mounts or thrust bearings, or apply grease. Some noises may be due to loose screws on the shock absorbers. 5. Noise from stabilizer bar bushings: Replace the stabilizer bar bushings. 6. Loose connecting or fastening parts: Tighten the loose screws.
Last time my suspension broke down, the car body swayed violently while driving, and it was extremely bumpy over speed bumps. I immediately pulled over to a safe spot to check. I found oil stains leaking from the shock absorber, and the springs were also loose. It's recommended to stop immediately and not continue driving, otherwise it will affect braking and cornering, making accidents more likely. I drove to the repair shop and got new parts installed, and now it's much more stable. Regular maintenance is key—for example, checking the shock absorbers and tire wear every few months, avoiding overloading or driving fast on rough roads. With proper care, the suspension will last longer and have fewer issues, saving you trouble and keeping you safe. Don't wait until an accident happens to regret it.
