Shocks & Struts para Kia Soul

Kia Soul Shocks and Struts

The Kia Soul is a subcompact crossover SUV with a distinctive, boxy look and spacious feel that is marketed internationally. The Soul is fun to drive, with a taut suspension, and yet it can comfortably fit a family and plenty of cargo. Shocks and struts are an integral part of the Kias suspension system, and replacement suspension pieces can help to improve the ride, protect the vehicle, and even potentially enhance its performance.

How do shocks and struts work on the Kia Soul?

Shock absorbers and struts are part of this SUVs suspension, and they prevent the vehicle from jumping excessively, which can damage the undercarriage. When you drive your Kia Soul, the feeling of gliding over potholes, bumps, and roadway damage is bolstered by the vehicles shocks and struts. These components do not provide direct support for the weight of the vehicle. Instead, they transform the kinetic energy produced by the suspension into heat energy that they then dissipate. This reduced the cars bouncing, rolling, swaying, and squatting and provides a tauter, more comfortable and powerful ride.

  • Shocks: Shock absorbers generally include a piston and hydraulic fluid to slow down the movement of the vehicle. These parts work to stop excessive movement when driving over potholes, bumps, or other roadway damage or debris.
  • Struts: Unlike shocks, struts are a structural part of the SUVs suspension. The front struts on the Kia affect the alignment of the entire vehicle as well as the steering operation. It contains a coil spring in addition to the shock-absorbing mechanism, and it is bolted directly onto the chassis of the vehicle.
What are signs the Kias shocks and struts need replacement?

The Kias front struts and rear shocks are durable and well made, but these are parts that require regular replacement. The jumping and movement of the suspension system puts a great deal of wear and tear on these components. It is advised to have these parts inspected every 50,000 miles in order to determine whether they are in good shape or need replacement. When replacing these suspension parts, it is important to replace both the front set or the rear set at the same time in order to protect the new shocks and struts from excessive or uneven wear. There are also some signs that can help you determine whether you have worn shocks and struts, including the following:

  • Bouncing while driving: Excessive bounce while driving can be an indication that your shocks and struts are worn out and need replacement.
  • Dipping and diving: If your Soul dips in the front when you brake or dives in the back when you speed up, this could be a sign that your suspension needs replacement.
  • Cupping on the tires: Worn-out shocks and struts can cause your tires to bounce up and down on the road, leaving a cupping pattern on the tires, where bits of rubber are unevenly scraped off. This pattern can indicate that you need to replace your suspension components.

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