How experienced drivers deal with the consequences of overloading the car
- June 17, 2023
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The springs sag a little over time, the shock absorbers were a little “tired”, the trunk was a little overloaded – and hello. The rubber rubs against the
The springs sag a little over time, the shock absorbers were a little “tired”, the trunk was a little overloaded – and hello. The rubber rubs against the bow, so there will be a hole by the time you get to the dacha. Or maybe even before you arrive. How to solve this problem? Replace the suspension and stop driving with overload – don’t offer!
Unfortunately, Russia’s fleet is not getting any younger, and vice versa. Duration. Spare parts, by the way, are also not particularly cheap, but in terms of quality they fall head over heels. As a result, a suspension bulkhead currently costs a nice penny, but it lasts fewer years and kilometers than before. And you have to drive. And not only to transport themselves, but also passengers who are somehow in no hurry to leave for summer apartments without cargo.
The result is a car that sits on the bumpers, which not only does not steer and does not slow down, but also takes on all the vicissitudes of the Russian road. There is one more important “nuance”: with a heavy load and worn springs, the wheels begin to rub against the arches. The unpleasant soundtrack of the journey is not too bad. It is much more dangerous that the tire can fray and burst at any time! And if there are also hernias on the tire …
In short, you can’t go like that. But it is necessary. Zugzwang? Somewhere in the handshake environmentally friendly countries of the “first world” – maybe, but not in Russia. With improvised means and for a penny, we are able to solve all the hardships of life, and even such trifles as overload and depression are like children going to school. The simplest and cheapest option are car buffers, plastic spacers in the spring, which allow you, albeit temporarily, to drive with overload without breaking the tire.
For 900 rubles you can buy special inserts in any car market – you just need to choose the size of the spring and the distance between the turns. Initially, this “life hack” was presented as a way to deal with suspension wear: they say that with spacers you can compensate for the natural setback and even improve handling. Yes, and the camera is “taken away”, and the nail is taken out from under the steering wheel. In reality, this is the same compromise option that allows you to slightly lift an overloaded car for a few hundred rubles, for a short time, we emphasize once again, the issue of touching and rubbing the wheels on the arc.
Don’t expect a miracle. If a problem has already occurred, recognition and localization is the first step to solving it. Suspension wear and tear is a repair that should not be put off. The driving behavior of the car, which is directly influenced by the suspension, is the main guarantee of road safety. You can “silence” the problems for a while with an automatic buffer, it is cheap and fast, but after that you still have to spend money on new parts and services from the master.
Manufacturer’s photo.
Manufacturer’s photo.
Unfortunately, Russia’s fleet is not getting any younger, and vice versa. Duration. Spare parts, by the way, are also not particularly cheap, but in terms of quality they fall head over heels. As a result, a suspension bulkhead currently costs a nice penny, but it lasts fewer years and kilometers than before. And you have to drive. And not only to transport themselves, but also passengers who are somehow in no hurry to leave for summer apartments without cargo.
The result is a car that sits on the bumpers, which not only does not steer and does not slow down, but also takes on all the vicissitudes of the Russian road. There is one more important “nuance”: with a heavy load and worn springs, the wheels begin to rub against the arches. The unpleasant soundtrack of the journey is not too bad. It is much more dangerous that the tire can fray and burst at any time! And if there are also hernias on the tire …
In short, you can’t go like that. But it is necessary. Zugzwang? Somewhere in the handshake environmentally friendly countries of the “first world” – maybe, but not in Russia. With improvised means and for a penny, we are able to solve all the hardships of life, and even such trifles as overload and depression are like children going to school. The simplest and cheapest option are car buffers, plastic spacers in the spring, which allow you, albeit temporarily, to drive with overload without breaking the tire.
For 900 rubles you can buy special inserts in any car market – you just need to choose the size of the spring and the distance between the turns. Initially, this “life hack” was presented as a way to deal with suspension wear: they say that with spacers you can compensate for the natural setback and even improve handling. Yes, and the camera is “taken away”, and the nail is taken out from under the steering wheel. In reality, this is the same compromise option that allows you to slightly lift an overloaded car for a few hundred rubles, for a short time, we emphasize again, the issue of touching and rubbing the wheels on the arc.
Don’t expect a miracle. If a problem has already occurred, recognition and localization is the first step to solving it. Suspension wear and tear is a repair that should not be put off. The handling of the car, which is directly influenced by the suspension, is the main guarantor of road safety. You can “silence” the problems for a while with an automatic buffer, it is cheap and fast, but after that you still have to spend money on new parts and services from the master.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
