Coil Springs

The coil spring plays an important part in the vehicle as it lets the vehicle to absorb the bumps and avoids the passenger a bumpy ride. The springs are able to withstand the weight of the vehicle so that when the wheel come upon a problem the wheel will travel vertically.

Coil spring function

The coil spring supports the weight of the vehicle, and while going on the road at speed the spring compresses as well as absorbing the impact. The spring then forces the wheel down in order to stay on the road. The located underneath a spring perch, and it is a spot which hold the vehicle up. Since the vehicle is on spring, it is able to reduce the impact that the passenger is able to feel on the ride.

Many modern cars have spring in each wheel, also having two types of coil springs. There is a constant rate which has coils all spaced out and compresses the coil at a linear rate. The variable rate has one spaced and wider coil which are designed to carry large amounts of weight.

Common issues with a faulty coil spring

A faulty coil spring can cause the vehicle to vehicle to lean on one side more than the other, handling issues, and tire wear.