Purpose of Rear Coil Springs

 

Rear coil springs is to provide shock absorption in the form of a booster to heavy duty coil springs installed on the front axle in suspension systems. Heavy duty coil springs are often the best solution for retrofitting a truck with worn down original equipment manufacturer (OEM) springs. OEM springs usually rust at the bottom where they attach to the suspension system. Front coil springs are effective when a large amount of weight is put on the front end of a truck.

Coil springs are needed when it becomes obvious that a vehicle is consistently bottoming out. It is an indicator of worn out rear coil springs when a truck bottoms out while driving over dips. Other telltale signs include excessive road noise, worn tires, bouncing and swaying, or the vehicle leaning to one side or sagging. Rear coil springs allow the wheels and suspension to move vertically while also holding up the body of the car. The length of the spring determines the car’s ride height. If the spring breaks, the car will sit lower.

Broken or failed rear coil springs can result in dangerous situations because they are part of the suspension system. The suspension keeps the vehicle off the ground and level as drive. Broken rear coil springs should be replaced immediately. When rear coil springs fail, a car will not ride smoothly and will feel very uncomfortable. The vehicle will frequently bounce over the slightest dents or bumps in the road. A bouncing vehicle can lead to a driver losing control, or an accident.

Another hazardous condition broken rear coil springs can lead to is flat tires. Failed rear coil springs are no longer able to hold the weight of the back of a car and tires can fail under undue pressure placed on them. Wheels can also crack as a result of broken rear coil springs which creates a very dangerous situation that can lead to accidents. A damaged or collapsed coil spring can affect alignment angles. While the car is still “drivable” the ride would be rough and the car would be difficult to control during an emergency.

A great benefit of installing rear coil springs in suspension systems is their budget friendly installation and light weight. Don’t have to spend an enormous amount of money to benefit from rear coil springs. Heavy duty rear coil springs work in conjunction with the shock absorbers in  truck. They can support a tremendous amount of weight. Their purpose is to absorb a huge amount of weight for a truck to carry, as well as to provide a lift and to prevent sagging.

The cost of replacing rear coil springs is the same as replacing front coil springs and can usually be done in a shorter amount of time. They should always be replaced in pairs to ensure even performance. Installing heavy duty coil springs works to form a stronger suspension system when installed on the axle.