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Shocks, Struts & Suspension
Shocks and Struts
Check Every 50,000 Miles

Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can't see-such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehicle-don't get the attention they deserve. In addition to causing an uncomfortable ride and poor handling, weak shocks may cause changes in vehicle ride height. This may lead to increased wear on other suspension components-including tires, ball joints and springs-which could cause premature component failure in extreme cases. These components are often more expensive to replace than the shocks themselves.

Shocks and struts are the only devices on your vehicle designed to help reduce up and down movement. Reducing this movement can offer many benefits, such as improved comfort, control and handling.
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Q: Is there an obvious sign, like a noise or a jolt, that shock absorbers make when they wear out and need to be replaced?

A: Not really. Shocks wear out gradually, so an incremental loss of handling, control or ride performance may not even be noticeable to the vehicle owner. The vehicle's shocks should be inspected every time the vehicle comes in for any service.

Q: Which of the following are indications that a vehicle's shocks may need to be replaced?

a) Vehicle continues to bounce after hitting a road bump
b) Vehicle may take longer to stop
c) Vehicle nose-dives when braking
d) Vehicle ride is shaky or bumpy
e) Vehicle sways or leans on turns

A: All five are symptoms of worn-out shocks. Because shocks deteriorate slowly, most drivers say that until the new shocks are installed, they don't realize what a significant difference shocks make in comfort, control and handling.

Q: Is there any physical evidence that may indicate a vehicle's shocks need replacing?

A: The two most common physical signs are: 1) cupping of the tires; that is, fairly regular, small patches of rubber dug out around the tire's circumference, and 2) oil leaking from the shocks. Monroe encourages drivers to have their vehicle's suspension system thoroughly inspected every time the vehicle comes in for any service by a service center that has ASE-certified technicians.
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Suspension System problems can cause a vehicle to become hard to control.
If you experience any of the following problems, make sure you schedule an appointment at one of our stores.

• You hit a bump and you notice your vehicle keeps bouncing for a while
• It's more difficult to turn the steering wheel, or it feels like something is binding or dragging
• The steering wheel moves too easily
• Your vehicle pulls to one side while you're driving
• You must constantly correct the direction of the car by turning the steering wheel when you're driving
• Your steering wheel jumps or jerks when you're idling or driving slowly
• Your steering wheel begins to vibrate
• The steering wheel wobbles side-to-side when you're traveling at steady speeds
• When you turn a corner, you hear a knocking, clunking and/or squeaking noise
• When you turn the steering wheel all the way in one direction, you hear a whining or moaning sound
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Auto Repair Locations
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| KANSAS |
Wichita


Wholesale Center
Operations and Finance
2904 S. Spruce
Wichita, KS 67216
Phone: (316) 522-5434
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Wichita


1452 N. Maize Rd.
Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 773-9595
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Wichita


3167 N. Rock Rd
Wichita, KS 67226
Phone: (316) 634-1444
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Wichita


2015 W. 21st St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Phone: (316) 838-0807
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Andover


664 S. Andover Rd.
Andover, KS 67002
Phone: (316) 733-1254
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Concordia


1721 Lincoln
Concordia, KS 66901
Phone: (785) 243-2706
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Derby


130 E. Madison
Derby, KS 67037
Phone: (316) 788-3647
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Emporia


611 Prairie Street
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 343-8473
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Garden City


1702 E. Fulton
Garden City, KS 67846
Phone: (620) 276-2323
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Goodland


1402 Main
Goodland, KS 67735
Phone: (785) 899-3689
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Great Bend


1820 N. Main St.
Great Bend, KS 67530
Phone: (620) 793-5477
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Hays


730 E. 8th St.
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: (785) 628-1071
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Hutchinson


29 W. Sherman
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Phone: (620) 663-3381
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Liberal


837 S. Kansas Avenue
Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: (620) 624-4823
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Norton


11101 Road E1
Norton, KS 67654
Phone: (785) 877-5181
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Pittsburg


901 N Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone: (620) 231-7210
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Salina


1329 W. North Street
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 825-8724
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Topeka

300 SW 6th Ave
Topeka, Kansas 66603
Phone: (785) 233-4156
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Topeka

2855 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, Kansas 66614
Phone: (785) 271-1122
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Topeka

1700 SW Westport Dr
Topeka, Kansas 66604
Phone: (785) 271-0123
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| NEBRASKA |
Chadron


231 W. 2nd Street
Chadron, NE 69337
Phone: (308 )432-4488
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Lexington


Commercial Tire Center
HWY 283 & HWY I-80
Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: (308) 324-6374
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Lexington


511 Plum Creek Pkwy
Lexington, NE 68850
Phone: (308) 324-4604
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North Platte


1100 S. Dewey
North Platte, NE 69101
Phone: (308) 532-1100
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Scottsbluff


709 Broadway
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Phone: (308) 632-7731
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Sidney


238 Illinois Street
Sidney, NE 69162
Phone: (308) 254-5125
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| COLORADO |
Castle Rock


4978 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: (720) 733-1199
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Denver


8000 E. Quincy Avenue
Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (303) 694-2585
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Denver


199 W Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (303) 798-8618
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Denver


11196 W Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
Phone: (303) 238-7595
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Denver


6995 N Broadway
Denver, CO 80221
Phone: (303) 426-7947
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Denver


887 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80209
Phone: (303) 733-5100
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Littleton


12672 West Ken Caryl Ave
Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: (303) 973-3828
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Centennial


6600 S Quebec Street
Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 770-1006
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Arvada


5210 West 78th Place
Arvada, CO 80003
Phone: (303) 427-1177
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Lamar


105 S. 4th St.
Lamar, CO 81052
Phone: (719) 336-9075
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| OKLAHOMA |
Guymon


Guymon Tire and Auto
1018 Highway 54 NE
Guymon, OK 73942
Phone: (580) 338-2516
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