Improving Handling with Shock, Strut and Other Upgrades Fresno CA
(559) 243-9192
Fresno, CA
Improving Handling with Shock, Strut and Other Upgrades
Handling means different things to different types of drivers. To most people, a vehicle that handles well is stable and predictable. In other words, there are no surprises and the suspension meets the driver's expectations for normal everyday driving. Whether the stock suspension and shocks are up to the task depends on the vehicle, how it is driven and the driver's expectations. Some stock suspensions are up to the task and others are not. And the older a vehicle gets, the greater the effect wear has on the suspension's ability to control ride and handling. Old worn out parts obviously can't to the same job as brand new parts. Popular upgrades include shocks and struts with firmer valving (or adjustable valving), shorter stiffer springs to lower the center of gravity, stiffer sway bars to keep the body flat, and firmer suspension bushings to reduce suspension compliance. The best approach is to install a complete suspension package that incorporates all of these parts and has been engineered to deliver the kind of handling performance the customer expects. It's amazing how much a few simple changes can improve a vehicle's handling characteristics. Firming up the suspension and keeping the body flat reduces roll and allows a vehicle to corner faster than before. A vehicle's cornering agility, depends on its ability to resist roll. The better able the suspension is to control roll, the better the vehicle will corner and hold traction as it does so. This makes th... |
