The suspension of a car is the mechanism that makes driving in a car comfortable.

During rough rides - especially due to bad roads, potholes or bumps  -  it is the responsibility of the suspension to provide control over the vehicle when it bounces.

The suspension also causes a hard impact from a bouncing vehicle not to be transferred to the passengers.

It is also the job of the suspension to protect the vehicle from damage from the numerous impact it has with the ground during rough rides.

A vehicle’s suspension is the part that connects the vehicle’s body to its wheels.

A vehicle suspension system is made up of the shock absorber, springs, tyres, tyre air, and other components that connect your vehicle to its wheels.

When a car has suspension problems, the symptom is easy to tell, but tracing the source of the problem is usually the challenge.

The source of the symptom could be faulty or worn out ball joints, springs, shock absorber, struts, etc. Knowing the exact source of the system most time would require the attention of an experienced mechanic to spot what the fault is.

So, how can we tell if our cars have suspension problems?




If Your Shock Absorber Is Oily or Greasy

If your shock absorber looks oily or greasy, this is a sign that the shock is damaged. You can tell an oily shock absorber when you look under the vehicle to inspect the shocks. If the shock is stained with greasy fluid, chances are that it has been damaged. It’s important to replace them at that point.



If Your Car Aligns to one Side When in Motion

This could be a sign of a suspension problem. It could mean that the steering component and the suspension have become worn-out and in need of replacement.

However, when a car is in need of a wheel alignment, or when the level of tread wear on the tyres is different, this could also make a car align to one side.




If you Experience Bumpy Rides

A rough ride is an obvious sign that your vehicle's suspension needs work. That is, when driving in your car becomes bumpy that it causes the car to “bounce”. This is a sign that your suspension needs work.



If you begin to feel the impact when your vehicle drives into a bump or pothole

When the impact of running into a pothole is transferred to your body – or is really felt, your ride is no longer enjoyable or cosy, then its might just be the right time to have your suspension checked.




If your vehicle dips or noses further than anticipated

This is another sign that your suspension needs work. When you notice that your car noses further or dips further than anticipated, especially when you apply the brakes, this is a sign that of a worn-out shock absorber.




If your vehicle bounces repeatedly

The repeated bouncing of your car after hitting a pothole or a bump is a sign of a suspension problem. The vehicle suspension is supposed to provide stability when it drives into a pothole. Continuous bouncing indicates that the vehicle has worn out or damaged shock absorber.




If your vehicle drifts or pulls away at corners

If you noticed that your vehicle drifts or pulls away when you are making a turn at a corner, this is a sign that the suspension is no longer carrying out one of its function of keeping the vehicle stable.  This makes driving the vehicle risky as the vehicle might roll over when in motion. It is very important to get the vehicle checked by a mechanic as soon as possible.

When this happens, it is a sign that the suspension is no longer carrying out one of its function of keeping the vehicle stable.  This makes driving the vehicle risky as the vehicle might roll over when in motion. It is very important to get the vehicle checked by a mechanic as soon as possible.




Source:

https://autojosh.com/these-7-signs-are-indicators-that-your-car-has-suspension-problems/

Well said.

Plus if it makes or gives some strange and irritating sounds! !!

Lol. All those danfos in Lagos are guilty of these symptoms

When you have bad road forget all these story . When you climb bumps your car touches the cement . This is a road in VI listed by sanwo olu for repairs. No action still shameless gov

come see meniru road

Abegi
Going by your post
It means all our rides are dead on suspension
Me in a day,i dey enter at least 9 to 10 pot holes.
Show me a road that is fully tarred and smooth in naija. If u miss left pot hole,u kust meet right one for front.
Abegi

Valid. Resourceful. Thank you for sharing this piece.
If your car makes a cranky sound when turning to left or right angle, it may also be suspectible to suspension problem.

Na we uber/bolt drives dey hear am pass

A car would be driven for 3 years plus with no need to even inspect your suspention system. That same car would be brought to Nigeria and you would start having suspension issues under one year all because of bad road. Last time I was about changing my oil, my mechanic drew my attention to my oil pan which was compressed like it hit the floor. Why? Bad road!

Nice post OP

The roads are not vehicle worthy!

Informative.... nice one OP. People funny.... topic be suspensions people making it be about bad roads. If you be driving on terrible roads the more this topic applies to you.... and the need for you to have inspection more often than others.

dallyemmy:
The roads are not vehicle worthy!

perfectly put

ManspaceBarber:
Valid. Resourceful. Thank you for sharing this piece.
If your car makes a cranky sound when turning to left or right angle, it may also be suspectible to suspension problem.

Definitely a CV Joint problem.

Originalsly:
Informative.... nice one OP. People funny.... topic be suspensions people making it be about bad roads. If you be driving on terrible roads the more this topic applies to you.... and the need for you to have inspection more often than others.

how can you exempt bad roads from suspension issues, regardless of how often you get it inspected and fixed, if the roads are bad as they are presently, then the vehicle will be permanently parked at the mechanic workshop and we can't rule out complaining about the roads

dallyemmy:
The roads are not vehicle worthy!

Exactly.

With bad roads, you ll be checking your suspension every week. You better overlook the ones you can

I wonder if that sanwo olu of a governor uses a flying car even Ikeja and the island is not left out not to talk of mainland mushin road Odi Oro that one have turn too canal your Gwagon will sink there.

jimb:
come see meniru road

Dat road inwards idaw-river to cimac .... No be am.
Also, inwards igbariam.

ok

Contact gazzuzz, he has original kyb for your suspension repairs needs

alsudaes1:
how can you exempt bad roads from suspension issues, regardless of how often you get it inspected and fixed, if the roads are bad as they are presently, then the vehicle will be permanently parked at the mechanic workshop and we can't rule out complaining about the roads

Because the topic.is about recognizing bad suspensions .... not the causes.

Originalsly:


Because the topic.is about recognizing bad suspensions .... not the causes.

I guess bumps, potholes are not components of roads in Nigeria . If you read through again, carefully this time, you will observe that the OP didn't discuss the recognition of bad suspensions in isolation.