Maple Valley Auto Repair

Coil springs are one of those parts that never get talked about until the car starts riding rough, sitting low, or clunking over every little bump. They just sit there doing their job, mile after mile, keeping the vehicle level and helping your suspension soak up the road. When they start to give up, though, you will feel it in more ways than most people expect. What Coil Springs Do For Your Suspension Coil springs support the weight of the vehicle and set its ride height. They work with your shocks or struts to keep the tires planted, absorb bumps, and stop the body from bottoming out. The spring holds the vehicle up, the shock or strut controls how quickly it moves. When springs are healthy, the car sits at the correct height, corners feel predictable, and body movement over dips and bumps is controlled. Once a spring starts to sag, crack, or break, that balance disappears. Suddenly, you may notice the front diving harder, the rear squatting more, or one corner s ... read more