What do you know about your automobile’s steering and suspension system? While these two components tend to be viewed as separate, they work together to improve your car’s performance and contribute to the overall safety and comfort of your vehicle. To help you understand your steering and suspension system a little better, Alaska Spring & Performance in Anchorage, Alaska, provides you with this brief introduction. 

When you drive down the road, the vehicle’s suspensions create friction between the tires and the vehicle to maximize traction and minimize road vibration transferred from the road to the passengers of the vehicle. 
So what exactly are vehicle steering and suspension and what components make up these two necessary systems in your vehicle? 
Your suspension consists of your vehicle’s tires, shock absorbers, springs, and control arms. The steering system is made up of a series of linkages such as ball joints and tie rod ends connecting the steering wheel and the driver to the suspension and the rest of the vehicle. While both of these systems are different, they are part of the vehicle’s chassis and rely heavily upon each other to perform their tasks accordingly. 

Suspension systems were added to automobiles to decrease the impact felt by the passengers inside the car. Steering and suspension are seen as a combination system because while the steering system improves traction on the road, the suspension system counteracts the feeling of the car moving along the terrain for the driver. 

If you’ve noticed any sort of problem with your steering and suspension, or it’s been a long time since you’ve gotten them checked out, you’ll want to take your vehicle to the shop for an inspection to make sure it’s in proper condition. To schedule an appointment with the steering and suspension experts at Alaska Spring & Performance, call (907) 563-3802 or visit their website. To learn more about factory scheduled maintenance services, you can also connect with the Anchorage auto repair professionals on Facebook.