What Do Control Arms Do? A Beginner's Guide to Suspension Control Arms
Control arms connect the wheel hub to the vehicle's chassis while allowing the wheel to move up and down over bumps, all while keeping it aligned at the correct angle for steering and handling. The...
Coilover Suspension Kits: What's Included and How to Choose One
A typical coilover suspension kit includes four front or rear coilover units (or four total for a full-vehicle kit), matched springs already mounted on each unit, mounting hardware for the frame an...
Truck Coilovers: A Guide to Upgrading Your Truck's Front Suspension
Trucks use truck coilovers at the front axle because most light and mid-duty trucks run independent front suspension, where each front wheel moves separately on its own control arms rather than sha...
Adjustable Coilovers: How Ride Height and Damping Adjustment Works
Adjustable coilovers let a driver change two separate things: ride height, by threading the spring perch or lower mount up or down the shock body, and damping, by turning a dial or knob that change...
What Are Coilovers and How Do They Improve Your Ride?
Coilovers are a suspension design that combines a coil spring and a damper into a single assembly, rather than mounting them as separate components. The name comes from the spring being "coiled ove...
Complete Strut and Spring Kits vs Individual Components: Which Is Right for You?
A complete strut and spring kit costs more upfront but saves significant labor time and removes the risk of mismatching components, while sourcing individual parts costs less in materials but requi...
