Shocks and struts are an integral part of your vehicle's suspension system. The main purpose of shocks and struts is to maintain constant tire adhesion to the road under varying driving conditions. It is necessary that they be in good condition to ensure good ride quality, handling, tire mileage and safety. 

Determining if replacement struts or shocks would be in order is not always easy, or a clear decision since they don't just go bad overnight. Instead, they wear gradually over time and often go unnoticed until after new ones are installed, returning the vehicles handling and ride closer to like-new condition.

When considering new shocks or struts, the mileage a vehicle has on it is only a small part of the equation. Here are some other variables to consider:

• What driving conditions has the vehicle been subjected to? 
• Does the vehicle seem to bottom out on rough roads? 
• Does it dive under braking? 
• Is there excessive sway when cornering or changing lanes? 

Gateway has a wide selection of shock and struts to best fit your particular needs when replacement is desired. If there are any questions on the condition of your vehicle's shocks or struts, we welcome you into any of our locations for a free inspection. 

For more details and pricing for your vehicle, user our store locator.