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A well-maintained suspension system is crucial for a comfortable ride across diverse terrains. The varied motion your vehicle experiences due to uneven roads, potholes, and speed bumps can significantly impact your driving. Modern spring suspensions have made it possible to enjoy a balanced, comfortable ride. Read on to explore the different types of spring suspension systems.

Air Spring Suspension

An air spring suspension uses an electric pump or compressor to inflate air into flexible bellows, usually made of textile-reinforced rubber. The advantages of air spring suspensions are:

• Improves ride height.
• Reduces bouncing of unloaded trucks with short wheelbases over uneven terrain.
• Enhances driving comfort by minimizing road noise and vibration.

The drawbacks of air spring suspensions include:

• Susceptibility to air leaks that can cause malfunctions.
• High cost for purchase and installation.
• Added weight, which can lower fuel efficiency.

Leaf Spring Suspension

Leaf spring suspensions consist of multiple layers of steel stacked on top of each other. The benefits of leaf spring suspensions include:

• Effective support between the wheel and the vehicle's chassis due to stacked layers.
• The friction between steel plates aids in axle damping control.
• Simple design, making them inexpensive to manufacture and repair compared to other spring suspensions.

The disadvantages of leaf spring suspensions are:

• Prone to axle wrap and shackle inversion.
• Reduced ride comfort due to inter-leaf friction.

Coil Spring Suspension

Coil spring suspensions, a newer solution compared to leaf springs, absorb and release energy or maintain a force between two contacting surfaces. This allows the wheel to absorb motion efficiently by letting the spring compress and expand. The pros of coil spring suspensions are:

• Better flex capability than other systems, ideal for high-performance trucks.
• More suited for uneven terrains as they allow greater suspension movement.

The cons of coil spring suspensions include:

• Higher cost compared to other spring suspensions.
• Not ideal for handling heavier loads.

At Custom Complete Automotive, we provide a variety of suspension maintenance and repair services for all types of vehicle suspension systems. To learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment at one of our Missouri locations, contact us today!

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