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your suspension system is like your
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car's backbone it absorbs shocks keeps
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your tires on the road and gives you
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that buttery smooth ride but if you
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ignore it you'll be dealing with a
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bouncy shaky and downright dangerous
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ride the worst part most people don't
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even realize they're slowly destroying
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their suspension every day in this video
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I am going to uncover 10 secrets to keep
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your suspension in top shape forever
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follow these tips and you won't just
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save money you'll get a ride that's
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smoother than silk let's dive in secret
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number one drive smoothly and avoid
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potholes how you drive plays a huge role
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in the lifespan of your suspension
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hitting potholes speed bumps or curbs at
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high speed puts extreme stress on shocks
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struts and control arms over time this
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weakens the suspension and leads to
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avoid rough terrain when possible and if
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you must drive over uneven surfaces do
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so at a slow and controlled speed when
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going over speed bumps slow down and
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cross them at an angle to distribute the
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impact more evenly secret number two
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regularly check suspension components
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suspension parts wear out gradually and
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if you don't inspect them regularly they
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can fail without warning check for leaks
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in your shocks and struts as oil leakage
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is a sign that they are worn out look
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for cracked or torn rubber bushings as
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they absorb vibrations and keep
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components from excessive movement if
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you hear clunking or creaking noises
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when driving over bumps it could
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indicate a loose or worn out suspension
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part regular inspections preferably
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during oil changes or tire rotations can
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help catch problems early before they
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lead to expensive repairs secret number
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three use highquality suspension parts
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when it's time to replace suspension
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components don't go for the cheapest
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option using cheap or lowquality
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suspension components might save you
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money UPF front but it will cost you
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more in the long run poor quality shocks
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struts and bushings wear out faster
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leading to rough rides and premature
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failure always opt for OEM parts or
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highquality aftermarket brands that have
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a proven track record of durability
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investing in good parts ensures better
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resistance to Road stress longer life
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and improved ride quality when replacing
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suspension components always match them
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with your vehicle specifications to
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avoid compatibility issues secret number
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four keep your suspension clean and
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lubricated your suspension takes a
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beating every day from dust dirt road
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over time this Grime builds up causing
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rust and stiffness in your shocks struts
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and control arms the fix wash your
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undercarriage regularly a simple rinse
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with a pressure washer will knock off
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dirt before it becomes a problem but
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don't stop there lubricate your
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suspension joints and bushings with a
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rubber safe lubricant to keep everything
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flexible and prevent cracking regular
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lubrication also helps protect
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suspension parts from moisture and dirt
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reducing the risk of rust and corrosion
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proper use of WD40 on suspension
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components can also significantly extend
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their lifespan by reducing wear and tear
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a clean and well lubricated suspension
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doesn't just last longer it also makes
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your steering smoother and your ride
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quieter secret number five don't
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overinflate your tires your tires and
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suspens work together tires act as the
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first line of defense for your
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suspension system don't overinflate your
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tires when your tires are too inflated
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they become stiffer reducing the
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cushioning effect that your suspension
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system depends on this means more shock
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is transferred to your suspension
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causing wear and tear on your shocks
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struts and springs always maintain the
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recommended tire pressure specified in
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your owner's manual or on the driver
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side door sticker check your tire
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pressure at least once a month and
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before long trips by maintaining proper
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tire pressure you not only extend the
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life of your suspension but also improve
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fuel efficiency and tire
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longevity secret number six perform
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wheel alignments regularly a misaligned
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suspension doesn't just affect your
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tires it also puts uneven stress on your
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shocks struts and control arms if your
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wheel wheels are not properly aligned
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some suspension components will have to
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work harder to keep your car stable
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signs of misalignment include uneven
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tire wear a steering wheel that doesn't
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stay centered or the car pulling to one
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side get a wheel alignment every 6,000
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to 10,000 M to keep everything running
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smoothly a well-aligned car handles
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better drives safer and saves you money
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on suspension repairs
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that's all for this video now you know
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the top secrets to keeping your
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suspension in perfect shape for Life
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follow these tips and you'll enjoy a
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ride that's smooth safe and longlasting
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