The End Of The Carolina Squat

The "Carolina Squat" has been a nationwide phenomenon for the past several years. Trucks with the front end towering over the rear, sometimes in excess of 10 inches, have been featured all over the tires Washington NC local news. With the new legislation that has recently passed, the end of this suspension setup is upon us. Let's dive in further about why the "Carolina Squat" was banned statewide in North Carolina.

Safety Hazard

Probably the biggest issue regarding suspension squats is the limited visibility. With the severe upward angle, the driver cannot see over the hood and their visibility is reduced to the point they can only see the sky. This prevents "Carolina Squat" drivers from being able to see when they should brake as they approach nearing vehicles or stoplights near a Washington tire shop. Due to this, rear-end collision accidents are common among squatted truck drivers and were a growing concern with North Carolina legislation.

Another safety hazard regarding the "Carolina Squat" is the severe wear and damage on suspension components that required tires Washington NC to be routinely maintained. When lifting a normal truck, manufacturers take into account the stock suspension geometry and build their lift kits to mirror stock suspension angles. When squatting a truck, every angle is thrown completely off of what the manufacture intended. This adds increased stress, weight, and pressure to all your joints. Over time, this can cause premature suspension failure in a variety of ways. In addition to this, these bad angles and increased wear can bleed into other aspects of the vehicle such as premature transmission or engine failure from the added stress placed upon the vehicle. If not properly maintained by a Washington tire shop a squatted truck could meet its end at a fraction of the time.

Pugh's Tire & Service Centers | Washington Tire Shop

If you are needing to remove the squat from your vehicle by adding a rear lift or removing the lift altogether, come see us at Pugh's Tire and Service Centers. Our Washington tire shop performs a wide variety of vehicle services to keep your car on the road and get you where you need to go. Whether you are looking for suspension work, tires Washington NC, an alignment, or any other car-related service, give us a call or check out our website today for more information!

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