The most common coil-spring front suspension uses two control arms (also called A-arms because of their shape) per side, mounted to the frame, and a coil spring between them that exerts force on only ...

Coilover shocks or coilovers are probably one of the hottest suspension components on the market today, but what is a coilover shock, how do they work, and what is the benefit to using them? To start, ...

If you're even slightly interested in modifying a car, then there's a good chance you've already looked into a set of coilovers, air suspension, lowering springs, or some other form of changing the ...

The traditional coil spring independent front suspension design could easily be considered the industry standard when it comes to upgrading a truck's stock suspension. And though IFS was commonplace ...

Is it better for a suspension to have soft coil springs or stiff springs? The purpose of a suspension is to keep your tires ...

CARS.COM — Your car’s struts are a vital part of its suspension system. They are structural in nature, and they are mounted to the top of the car’s chassis. Struts come down through the chassis and ...

Suspension can be everything in the off-road world. Yeah, a strong engine gets you moving, but suspension keeps you in control so you can use that engine power. The use of coilover shocks, their ...

Coil spring force line control is an important aspect of spring design for coil-over-shock suspension type applications, such as MacPherson strut and coil-over-shock trailing arm applications, from ...

Leaf springs are treated like archaic tech, as they aren’t found under any of the latest industry-leading performance cars, and are often used as a point of reference that shows how “dated” a ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...