Vehicle Suspension Service in Springboro, OH
When it comes to suspension, our expert technicians at Schmidt Auto Care have you covered from simple to complex problems. Below we’ll walk through some of the most common suspension problems in vehicles. First, however, we’ll point out how suspensions differ in different types of vehicles and why some are so much more durable than others.
Unibody vs Body on Frame
With modern manufacturing technology, vehicles are able to be made all in one go. This means that the frame of the vehicle, holding the suspension and wheels, is made with the body which houses the cabin and engine bay. This single manufacturing process is called unibody.
This is different from the way that all vehicles used to be manufactured, but is now relegated to trucks and larger SUVS, called body-on-frame manufacturing. In this process, the skeleton of the vehicle that has the wheels and suspension is entirely separate from the portion of the vehicle with the engine and cabin.
What does this mean for suspension though? Because of this separated nature between the rest of the vehicle and the frame, many believe the body-on-frame constructions offer a more durable suspension. This is why body-on-frame trucks are used for job sites and are touted for their off-reading capabilities. Regardless of what you’re behind the wheel of, we’re capable of handling it at Schmidt Auto Care.
Common Suspension Problems
Bouncing or clunking with potholes and dips
If you’re feeling every little dip in the road as if it’s far more of a dip than it actually is, this may be indicative of an issue with your struts. This could especially be an issue after you’ve hit a large pothole that damaged your struts if they were old. Either way, we’re here to help at Schmidt Auto Care. Not only will we let you know when your struts are old to prevent this problem from happening to you, we’ll make sure that you won’t be dealing with this problem long if it does.
Uneven Sides
If one side or corner of your vehicle feels lower, there’s a good bet that you’ve got either a blown-out shock or weak springs. Whatever the problem may be, we’re equipped to handle it. This is a good reminder that along with a smooth ride, the suspension is responsible for providing an even ride too.
Momentum issues
If you find your vehicle is dipping when braking or rolling to the side when cornering, you might have some suspension issues related to the weight of your vehicle being thrown around. Normal suspensions are equipped to handle this and keep the vehicle balanced and afloat throughout turns and braking, but regular wear can cause problems that need repair. Be sure to get this checked out before driving your car feels like piloting a boat.
Steering Problems
One of the most dangerous suspension problems lies with steering. If you’re finding that you have troubles with steering while you’re on the road. This is indicative of issues with power steering fluid, steering bushings, or a power steering pump. These are issues that we can fix for you, no problem, at Schmidt Auto Care, and will regularly check during preventative maintenance checks as well.
Schmidt Auto Care: Springboro Suspension Experts
It’s no secret to our customers from Springboro, Centerville, Franklin, Waynesville, and Austin’s Landing, we’re the local mechanics who get the job done. Whether it’s a problem with springs and shocks, or steering bushings and steering fluid the search is over for “suspension work near me” We can take care of it all at Schmidt Auto Care. You can schedule an appointment online or do so through our app. We hope to see you soon.
When it comes to suspension, our expert technicians at Schmidt Auto Care have you covered from simple to complex problems. Below we’ll walk through some of the most common suspension problems in vehicles. First, however, we’ll point out how suspensions differ in different types of vehicles and why some are so much more durable than others.
Unibody vs Body on Frame
With modern manufacturing technology, vehicles are able to be made all in one go. This means that the frame of the vehicle, holding the suspension and wheels, is made with the body which houses the cabin and engine bay. This single manufacturing process is called unibody.
This is different from the way that all vehicles used to be manufactured, but is now relegated to trucks and larger SUVS, called body-on-frame manufacturing. In this process, the skeleton of the vehicle that has the wheels and suspension is entirely separate from the portion of the vehicle with the engine and cabin.
What does this mean for suspension though? Because of this separated nature between the rest of the vehicle and the frame, many believe the body-on-frame constructions offer a more durable suspension. This is why body-on-frame trucks are used for job sites and are touted for their off-reading capabilities. Regardless of what you’re behind the wheel of, we’re capable of handling it at Schmidt Auto Care.
Common Suspension Problems
Bouncing or clunking with potholes and dips
If you’re feeling every little dip in the road as if it’s far more of a dip than it actually is, this may be indicative of an issue with your struts. This could especially be an issue after you’ve hit a large pothole that damaged your struts if they were old. Either way, we’re here to help at Schmidt Auto Care. Not only will we let you know when your struts are old to prevent this problem from happening to you, we’ll make sure that you won’t be dealing with this problem long if it does.
Uneven Sides
If one side or corner of your vehicle feels lower, there’s a good bet that you’ve got either a blown-out shock or weak springs. Whatever the problem may be, we’re equipped to handle it. This is a good reminder that along with a smooth ride, the suspension is responsible for providing an even ride too.
Momentum issues
If you find your vehicle is dipping when braking or rolling to the side when cornering, you might have some suspension issues related to the weight of your vehicle being thrown around. Normal suspensions are equipped to handle this and keep the vehicle balanced and afloat throughout turns and braking, but regular wear can cause problems that need repair. Be sure to get this checked out before driving your car feels like piloting a boat.
Steering Problems
One of the most dangerous suspension problems lies with steering. If you’re finding that you have troubles with steering while you’re on the road. This is indicative of issues with power steering fluid, steering bushings, or a power steering pump. These are issues that we can fix for you, no problem, at Schmidt Auto Care, and will regularly check during preventative maintenance checks as well.
Schmidt Auto Care: Springboro Suspension Experts
It’s no secret to our customers from Springboro, Centerville, Franklin, Waynesville, and Austin’s Landing, we’re the local mechanics who get the job done. Whether it’s a problem with springs and shocks, or steering bushings and steering fluid the search is over for “suspension work near me” We can take care of it all at Schmidt Auto Care. You can schedule an appointment online or do so through our app. We hope to see you soon.
