Check Your Suspension Before You Go Out on the Road!
If you’ve ever driven a truck with bad suspension, you know how much it can affect the way your vehicle drives. A poor suspension system will make your truck feel like it’s bouncing all over the road and will wear out more quickly. A mobile truck mechanic suggests following this maintenance routine for your truck’s suspension:
Check and Change Fluids
Checking your shocks, struts or dampers is a simple process that can be done by anyone. First, make sure you have some clean rags on hand to protect the paint from any possible spills. Remove any dirt from around the top of each shock’s reservoir cap using your fingers or an old toothbrush. Also, remove both caps at once by turning them counterclockwise until they come off in your hand–don’t force anything here! If they’re stuck tight and won’t budge with gentle pressure, try soaking them in penetrating oil overnight before trying again tomorrow morning.
Lubricate Ball Joints
Greasing up your ball joints and tie rod ends is important because it helps to prevent wear and tear on these parts. If you don’t grease them, the grease will wear off over time, which can lead to premature failure of these components. Greasing up your ball joints and tie rod ends also prevents rust from forming on them.
Replace Worn Out Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends
Ball joints are the metal rods that connect your truck’s steering knuckles to its wheels. The ball joint allows for movement in all directions so you can turn the wheel, but it’s also what keeps everything aligned when you’re driving straight. If you see excessive play in your steering or hear clunking noises when you go over bumps, it could mean that one or more of your ball joints is worn out and needs replacing.
If you need an on-site repair or maintenance for your truck’s suspension here in Salem, OR, you may contact A+ Mobile Truck and Trailer Repair and hire a mobile truck mechanic for exceptional services. Call me at (503) 389-5384 today!