Questions tagged [suspension]
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. -Wikipedia
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Why are leaf springs used in trucks instead of absorbers?
I have a truck which is using the leaf springs. Can anybody explains what are the main purpose of the leaf springs in the truck.
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C4 picasso air suspension woes - want to delve deeper
C4 Picasso suspension has been done to death over the years and I have myself switched it out, but I want to know more about how its setup. There are guides that explain about taking measurements and ...
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Both rear tires are wearing prematurely on the inside, despite regular alignments and tire rotations. What could be the cause?
Could it boil down to just needing more frequent tire rotations?
Or something like worn suspension components?
Alignments have been performed regularly so that seems unlikely to be the cause.
Which ...
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Coil Spring To Replace Or Not
I've carried out a lot of DIY repairs on my car over the past few years including front end suspension and strut disassembly/assembly (mount, strut and coil spring all new). Trying to make better ...
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After hitting a curb, besides alignment, what else should be checked for damage
I'm positive the alignment is shot- so that's the first repair.
But what else might be a potential problem, in theory?
(Not asking for a diagnosis over the internet- just wanting to get a general ...
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Why is my car losing control and vibrating
About a week ago, I had my whole front suspension changed. Both shocks, all tie rods, inner and outer, both upper control arms as well as the sway bar links. Now my car drives so bad. When trying to ...
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Hit a curb pretty violently while making a turn, doing 10 mph. Don't see a bubble on tire. Is there still a chance of internal damage to the sidewall? [closed]
Any chance a wheel bearing might've been damaged? I was going slow but, did hit it pretty hard.
Although these wheels (18's on low profile tires) have cracked before from potholes, the rim and tire do ...
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Car wheel metal vibration noise when I hit it (car is stationary) (SOLVED)
I have a toyota wigo 2019 and its front right wheel is making this high pitch metalic vibration noise when I hit/kick the top of the tire, and the vibration noise is a bit louder and linger a bit ...
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2.5" or 3" Lift - Do I need to replace control arms (Jeep // For offroading)
Hey so I have a 2020 Jeep Gladiator (Sport S). I want to do a 2.5" or 3" lift to help with clearance (approach / breakover angles specifically) but if I do I'm wondering if I should replace ...
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Steering wheel feels loose without any play
I was driving a car and took a sharp bend ( about 80° ) around 40kmph. Suddenly the steering wheel over steered. It was like some external force pushed the rack. Since I was driving slow I was able to ...
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Installing Rubber Parts Final Tightening Carried Under Unladen Condition With Tires On Ground
If the weather permits I will be replacing some front end suspension parts on my Nissan Almeras N16 2006. The transverse link/control arm, tie rod ends, stabilizer bar bushings and stabilizer ...
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Honda civic 2018 loud suspension
My Honda civic 2018 suspensions are loud when driving on roads that are not smooth and has small potholes or waves. If I drive slowly over potholes or wavy roads which would make the car go up and ...
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How can I fix the gap at the top of my new struts?
There is a gap between the body of the car and the bottom of the plate that attached to the top of the struts.
I see it on both sides, but here are pictures from the driver's side:
When the front end ...
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Front driver squeal
2010 Jeep GC limited 4x4 recently purchased used. I replaced front bilateral wheel bearings, rotors, pads, upper & lower control arms along with cv joint on driver side. Dust plate was completely ...
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Continual knocking sound coming from a front wheel when turning
I recently noticed that when I take a sharp bend (almost a U-turn) around 30–40 kph, I hear a sharp "knock…knock…knock…" noise from the outer front wheel area (that only happens for the left ...
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