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How to Check the Current Coil Springs’ Durability

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  Signs original equipment manufacturer (OEM) springs in Chevrolet rigs may be worn or broken include drooping or sagging on one side or corner. It could be caused by one side of a truck being repeatedly overloaded, so it is important to check the current coil springs’ durability. OEM springs can wear over time and not provide continued protection. If left unchecked, a truck’s suspension will underperform or fail, like when it bottoms out on a large bump. Then, people are left with unexpected repairs to axles or undercarriages. If they start to notice trucksare bottoming out when travelling over bumps, or bouncing higher than normal, coil springs may need to be replaced. Another indicator to listen for is a grinding, squeaking or clunking noise while driving on bumpy roads. OEM springs are made from steel and with continued long term overuse will compress and not return to their original positions. Trucks will lose its lift and sit lower. It’s time to sneak a peek at the rear suspensio