A guide on vehicle suspension from Toyota of Clermont

Have you ever heard the saying “out of sight, out of mind?” While this statement is definitely true for things like laundry and sweeping, it often can apply to your Clermont Toyota vehicle’s undercarriage. Components like your power steering, exhaust system, and your car brakes are all hidden underneath your car and it’s hard to remember they’re there unless something’s wrong. One essential part to your vehicle that drivers often forget about is your vehicle suspension system. This large part of your vehicle performs essential tasks like keeping your tires on the road, reduces impact from the road, and gives your car power to get through turns. To keep you informed about your vehicle suspension, Toyota of Clermont is here with an essential guide!

What exactly is your vehicle suspension?

Your suspension system consists of a variety of parts, including:

• Air springs
• Dampers
• Shock absorbers
• Anti-sway bars
• Suspension struts
• Springs (coil, leaf, or torsion)

These parts combined are responsible for a several tasks like:

• Lessening the impact from the road and giving you a smoother driving experience when behind the wheel of your Clermont Toyota vehicle. Different suspension systems can bring varying levels of comfort or discomfort to your driving experience.
• Keeping your tires on the road by use of a system of springs.

Different types of vehicle suspension

Your Clermont Toyota’s vehicle suspension can come in several different types, depending on your car and they all come with different perks and levels of comfort.

Double wishbone: This type of suspension uses several “wishbone” struts that connects the vehicle’s frame to the wheel. It achieves better consistency and feel with coil springs and shock absorbers.

Dependent Front: Typically used in Clermont Toyota trucks, dependent front vehicle suspension connects the front wheels to shock absorbers.

MacPherson Strut: A coil spring and shock absorber combination provides a great level of comfort to vehicles using this suspension type. It’s the most commonly used type and on many front wheel drive vehicles.

Independent Front: This vehicle suspension type allows the front wheels of your car to move independently of one another.

Trailing Arm: Similar to double wishbone, this type of suspension connects arms right to the chassis.

How to troubleshoot your vehicle suspension

Unfortunately, like all other parts of your Clermont Toyota vehicle, your vehicle suspension system can be damaged from accidents or road hazards. If you experience any of the following symptoms, then come visit our auto service techs at Toyota of Clermont.

• It’s harder to steer your vehicle.
• When turning, you hear a knocking or clanking sound.
• While driving, your car drifts or pulls to one side.
• Dips, bumps, and rough road patches are more easily felt.
• The steering wheel shakes or vibrates while on the road.

Your vehicle suspension is important to keeping your car running and driving perfectly. If you’re experiencing issues with this essential car part, then give Toyota of Clermont a call! We can be reached at (352) 404 – 7000 seven days a week!