Suspension & Steering
Beaufort’s backroads and speed bumps can take a toll on your suspension over time. If your ride is feeling bouncy, leaning into corners, or your steering wheel feels 'loose,' your struts or shocks might be calling it quits. At HAM Auto repair, we specialize in smoothing out your ride and ensuring your steering is precise. A healthy suspension doesn't just feel better; it saves you money by preventing uneven wear on your tires.
Signs Your Steering or Suspension Needs Attention
- Shocks & Struts Replacement: Restoring ride stability, handling control, and braking performance over rough surfaces.
- Tie Rods & Ball Joints: Replacing worn steering linkage components to eliminate loose steering and unsafe wheel play.
- Control Arms & Bushings: Inspecting and replacing cracked rubber bushings to restore proper front-end alignment.
- Power Steering Service: Resolving fluid leaks, stiff steering wheels, and whining power steering pumps.
Signs Your Steering or Suspension Needs Attention
- Excessive Bouncing or Swaying: The vehicle continues to bounce after hitting dips or body-rolls heavily during turns.
- Steering Wheel Wandering: Feeling a "loose" steering wheel or having to constantly adjust to keep the car straight.
- Clunking Noises Over Bumps: Knocking or popping sounds coming from beneath the vehicle over speed bumps or gravel roads.
- Uneven Tire Tread Wear: Cupping or scalloped tread wear patterns caused by worn-out shocks or struts.