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Spring Replacement and Engineering

The specifications for the spring and strut are linked. When one component is worn, it impacts the other.

Livestream Next Week: Lowering Springs and Lift Kits

Join Andrew Markel and the industry experts from Summit Racing on September 14, 2022 at 1:00 pm EST.

Why Does A Fuel Pump Have Springs? (VIDEO)

Make sure the springs and guide rods are not damaged when the new unit is lowered into the tank. Sponsored by Carter.

It’s Spring (Replacement) Time!

One spring rate might be great for controlling body lean, but it could be too hard to provide a comfortable ride.

Ride Height And Spring Diagnostics: Why Do Springs Droop?

No road is entirely flat. Even a small tar strip or dip causes movement in the suspension.

Springs: The Foundation Of Stability

When a wheel reacts to a bump or body motion, the spring is compressed and then releases the energy. During this cycle, the steel of the spring will compress, and just a little bit of life is taken out of it. It’s not the amount of travel that matters, but the frequency of the cycles.