SHOCKS & STRUTS  

The questions we often hear at Leon’s are “why are shocks and struts important? What do they do?” It’s important to note that not all vehicles have both shocks and struts. Some have just struts and some vehicles have only shocks. Shocks are part of the overall suspension, and a strut is a complete suspension assembly.

Although most people assume shock absorbers absorb road shocks, the reality is that the springs in your car perform that task. The shock absorber's function is to reduce the effect of the bouncing spring. When your shocks are working properly your car holds the road whether you are braking, negotiating a bend in the road, driving on bumpy roads or experiencing strong side winds. When worn out, shocks can accelerate the wear of your tires and suspension parts -- the ball joints, steering linkage, springs and C.V. joints and can contribute to you losing control of your car putting you, your passengers, and riders in other vehicles in danger. Preventative checkups are the key to keeping your automobile running smoothly and safely.

At Leon’s we automatically check your shocks and struts every time you schedule an oil change, or we are always happy to schedule an inspection. Warning signs that you need to schedule a shock and or strut inspection include:

Vehicle rolls or sways on turns Front end dives when braking Rear end squats when accelerating Vehicle bounces or slides sideways on a winding, rough road Vehicle "bottoms out" (with a thump) on bumps

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929 Broadway Eureka, CA 95501 (Highway 101 at Washington)