Suspension damage
So, according to the dealer, my 2016 Kia Sorento will soon need new rear suspension trail arms. They claim it is damage from towing so the warranty won't cover it. Now, my Sorento, a 2016 FWD V6 S...
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Grit dog wrote:
The next question is how do you know it needs new bushings? What behavior is the vehicle exhibiting that makes you think that?
If only because some stealer ship service dork said so, then I'd start by questioning that.
My truck "needed" new ball joints 80000miles ago according to a tire shop that aligned the front end. They're still original and drives fine.
I don't know if it needs bushings or not. Someone on this thread speculated that that may be the issue.
I have not noticed any change in the ride or handling, so my suspicion is that the issue came on gradually.
The car dealer told me it needed rear trail arms. The tire dealer I got front tires from said that there was a rear suspension issue. Both cited cupping in my rear tires as the proof, and a quick Google search does say that suspension issues are the cause of tire cupping. I guess I believe them on the tire cupping since I didn't tell the tire dealer that my car dealer said I had that problem and they listed it as something that needs fixed when they finished with my front tires and brakes. Also, I do think there is a bit more road noise from the back of the car than there used to be which could be explained by tire cupping (and possibly by suspension issues I suppose).
