Shocks & Struts
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on December 27, 2020
Many Lake Orion drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a ...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on September 06, 2020
You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem.Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on August 09, 2020
When Lake Orion drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Lake Orion drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes becaus...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 24, 2019
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Lake Orion drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for dr...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on December 17, 2018
Today we're talking to Lake Orion drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for Michigan folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they're very important.Without shocks, yo...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on April 23, 2018
Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Lake Orion and Holly. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on sm...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on February 20, 2014
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