American AG & Auto, LLC (American AG & Auto), 612 N Center St Glen Elder, KS 67446 USA
Your struts are vital to your truck’s safety and the comfort you experience while driving! Most of our drivers don’t understand that a bad strut can increase the distance you need to stop your semi and it is making the need for keeping your struts in good working order a necessity! Here at American Ag & Auto, we typically have drivers who don’t know that bit of information nor what a strut does as it isn’t used in casual conversation like brakes or tires. Unless you need strut repair or replacement, it isn’t a concern for most people.
Our mechanics have been fixing struts on semis for many years and understand the complexity of your struts and how they work within the suspension system of your truck. We also understand just how important they are to your ability to drive safely in comfort.
The strut is a component of your suspension system, the system that connects your truck to the wheel, and is one of the most important parts of the system as it supports the weight of the truck, which is necessary for steering. The strut is the assembly name that connects your truck to the wheel assemblies and consists of mounts. Not all trucks have struts or have them on one set of wheels. They also help stabilize your vehicle and enhance control while turning, braking, or accelerating.
Your strut assemblies are under constant stress, even when the vehicle is just sitting. For this reason, rubber bushings that the strut pivots on tend to wear out, causing squeaking sounds while turning or driving. If you notice your struts are noisy or your truck doesn't ride as smoothly as it should, have them replaced. Even if you haven't seen a reduction in ride quality, having them inspected regularly is a good idea. They often fail slowly over time, and many people don't realize their struts are bad until they can compare the ride quality after they've been replaced.
Replacing your struts is typically done as a pair vs one at a time. However, driving on rough or unpaved roads, towing a trailer, or carrying heavy loads can shorten the life of your strut. If you are experiencing any of the issues notes, we would be glad to look at your semi for you. Our mechanics will get you taken care of. For your strut and suspension needs, visit American AG & Auto and have one of our technicians take a look.
American AG & Auto, LLC (American AG & Auto), 612 N Center St Glen Elder, KS 67446 USA