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Suspension Kits: Short Guide to Lift Kits
September 2nd, 2010 by admin
Suspension lift kits are mechanical systems designed to lift the body or the frame of the car over the wheels. This type of suspension kits is primarily used to lessen the jarring sensation felt by passengers when riding over bumpy roads. These auto parts are also quite popular among those who want to give their cars a beefy look.
These suspension kits use various kinds of springs in order to lift the body of the car up. These include leaf and coil springs, torsion bars, and air springs. In most cases, with the use of lift springs, the front tires are often suspended independently. In some vehicles, the rear wheels are also suspended independently. A typical suspension lift system comes with hydraulic shock absorbers that prevent excessive shaking of the springs. The entire system is designed to keep the central mass of the car aligned, in relation to the tires when braking, steering, or accelerating.