Suspension

At Pine Barrens Diesel in Shamong, NJ, we understand how frustrating it is when your vehicle makes mysterious noises that it shouldn’t be making. Here’s a rundown on suspension bushings, to help you figure out what that sound is you keep hearing.

Tires may be the only part of a vehicle that physically meets the road, but your shock absorbers are next in line. Working with the suspension springs, they absorb shocks from bumps and cracks in the road, while simultaneously controlling bounce and body roll.

The steering and suspension systems are key safety-related systems that largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Have these systems checked regularly, at least once a year, and usually with a wheel alignment.

Good steering is an underrated and often neglected aspect of commercial truck driving. At Pine Barrens Diesel in Shamong, we believe in making sure you have the best truck possible, whether you’re hauling something across town or across the country.

At Pine Barrens Diesel in Shamong, we know you’re busy. We also know that while there are certain issues with your car, truck, or SUV you can ignore for a while, some of them shouldn’t wait. While serious issues are often obvious, sometimes they aren’t - ball joints are one such case.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Pine Barrens Diesel in Shamong, NJ, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.