Why and how often you should check the springs
- August 1, 2022
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When inspecting both a new and a used car, most motorists do not pay attention to the suspension springs. But they sag at the “beusheks”, and the slack
When inspecting both a new and a used car, most motorists do not pay attention to the suspension springs. But they sag at the “beusheks”, and the slack “plays” for new ones when loading. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells what this threatens the driver and how to avoid problems.
When fully loaded, which is when four people weighing about 70 kg are in the cabin and 50 kg of cargo is placed in the trunk, the clearance for each car changes. When we talk about new ones, French cars sag more, say “Germans”. This is due to the design features. The “French” have a softer suspension, therefore the suspension settings are appropriate.
The behavior on the road also changes. Cars with softer suspension are more rolling when cornering and harder to drive in extreme conditions. Therefore, you should at least have an idea of how much the car’s ground clearance changes when loaded. And it can decrease several inches, which is critical in other situations. As a result, in a low sedan, for example, they collide with a bumper on a high curb. And even worse – they “anchor” with a muffler to the ground on a grooved primer.
With used copies, the situation is much more ambiguous. From time to time absolutely all springs sag and the risk of what has been described above increases. Adds trouble and rust. By “gnawing” the metal, it can cause one of the windings to simply crack. With a sharp maneuver, it will lead to a sudden destabilization of the machine or a coup d’état.
Even more insidious is material fatigue. Due to constant vibrations, microcracks appear on the coils of the springs, invisible to the eye. They grow (especially if the car is periodically overloaded), and in addition, after a hard blow, the spare part breaks into several parts at once. Because there are usually many cracks. Therefore, when inspecting a used car, be sure to at least evaluate the visual condition of the springs. If they have rust, it’s a bargain.
The springs themselves are also very different. Others sag after 3-4 years, and some “hold” for ten years. Depending on the operating conditions and the quality of the components. Therefore, before buying a particular model, search for information on the net. Drivers like to share their experience and it should be used. Otherwise, spare parts must be replaced after purchasing the desired vehicle. And this involves the replacement of shock absorbers, as well as small fasteners. As a result, repairs will cost a pretty penny.
Photo: Drive2.ru (Subaraka)
When fully loaded, which is when four people weighing about 70 kg are in the cabin and 50 kg of cargo is placed in the trunk, the clearance for each car changes. When we talk about new ones, French cars sag more, say “Germans”. This is due to the design features. The “French” have a softer suspension, therefore the suspension settings are appropriate.
The behavior on the road also changes. Cars with softer suspension are more rolling when cornering and harder to drive in extreme conditions. Therefore, you should at least have an idea of how much the car’s ground clearance changes when loaded. And it can decrease several inches, which is critical in other situations. As a result, in a low sedan, for example, they collide with a bumper on a high curb. And even worse – they “anchor” with a muffler to the ground on a grooved primer.
With used copies, the situation is much more ambiguous. From time to time absolutely all springs sag and the risk of what has been described above increases. Adds trouble and rust. By “gnawing” the metal, it can cause one of the windings to simply crack. With a sharp maneuver, it will lead to a sudden destabilization of the machine or a coup d’état.
Even more insidious is material fatigue. Due to constant vibrations, microcracks appear on the coils of the springs, invisible to the eye. They grow (especially if the car is periodically overloaded), and in addition, after a hard blow, the spare part breaks into several parts at once. Because there are usually many cracks. Therefore, when inspecting a used car, be sure to at least evaluate the visual condition of the springs. If they have rust, it’s a bargain.
The springs themselves are also very different. Others sag after 3-4 years, and some “hold” for ten years. Depending on the operating conditions and the quality of the components. Therefore, before buying a particular model, search for information on the net. Drivers like to share their experience and it should be used. Otherwise, spare parts must be replaced after purchasing the desired vehicle. And this involves the replacement of shock absorbers, as well as small fasteners. As a result, repairs will cost a pretty penny.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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