The type of suspension springs affect your driving experience in terms of comfort and vehicle stability.
Some Manufacturers will produce their vehicles and fit suspension springs that provide the ultimate driving comfort.
Further, if you are aiming at a comfort driving experience, it is possible to upgrade to aftermarket suspension springs.
Some terrains require you to install suspension springs that are suitable to handle the up and down movement of the tires.
The springs usually act as absorbers for the movements caused by driving on different terrains.
The following classifications of suspension springs offer different levels of absorption.
Lowered Springs.
A good lowered spring usually affects the vehicles center of gravity by lowering it. Additionally, they will change the spring rate hence offering more comfort. Alternatively, they may make the ride a bit bumpier because of the bouncy effect that they come with.
Further, these springs alter the car’s performance by enhancing it. However, it is recommended that you talk to a vehicle suspension specialist before installing these aftermarket springs.
Coil Over Springs.
This type of suspension springs largely affects the vehicle’s performance. Further, they impact the comfort of the ride no matter the terrain you drive on.
They are a modern type of suspension system spring made using the best technology. Hence the reason they are fitted in the new car models.
You will find them in the back of almost all the latest car models. Additionally, you will find that these coil over springs are preferred among the high-performance vehicles. They are used both at the front and back of these performance vehicles.
They affect the car’s driving comfort and they increase the performance.
Coil Springs.
These are very common in most vehicle suspension systems. In fact, I think you are familiar with these ones. They are commonly located on the front suspension between the lower and upper control arms.
Manufacturers have not made these types of vehicle suspension system springs for comfort. Rather, they are known for supporting heavy weights and absorbing the up down movement of the car.
They are commonly found within the smaller cars.
Leaf Springs.
This is a common type of vehicle suspension spring that is found in older car models.
Additionally, they are found in most trucks even the new models.
They prevent extreme up and down movement of the vehicle by allowing little rebound effects of the terrain.
They look like long strips of metal that are mounted on top of each other. Now you’re getting an idea of how they look.
They are mostly used at the rear wheels so that they can support different load sizes.
These offer a level of comfort during a drive. Also they affect performance especially when you are carrying a specific amount of load.
Torsion Bars.
Their design allows them to mimic the performance of the coil springs. They have a steel rod that consists of twisting properties.
The steel rod moves up and down in relation to the road’s terrain. Additionally, the long steel arm twists along its length from where it is attached to the control arm.
The torsion bar is very effective at allowing the adjustment of vehicle height. Another advantage is that it saves a lot of room in the car’s suspension system.
This is given the fact that it is a coordination of straight steel bars. Further offering light weight for the vehicle.
A disadvantage is that it does not allow for flexibility during bumps.
Air Springs.
This is the most modern type of suspension springs. The entire idea behind its design relies on the air’s capability to absorb impact.
Air has a very effective compression capability. Hence the reason why these types of springs are common in luxury cars.
The design of these springs involves a cylindrical air chamber which acts as a compression agent. Additionally, the location of this cylindrical air chamber adds to the effectiveness of the air springs.
You usually find the cylindrical air chamber between the undercarriage and the wheel. Despite the terrain you drive over, the feeling is like the car is gliding on air above bumps.
The disadvantage is that these springs tend to malfunction more frequently than the other types of springs.
