Speed bumps kill car suspension - Easy D.I.Y solution

Vehicle suspension damage has increased because of speed bumps. The risk of damage can be reduced by simply adding rubbers to the suspension coil springs claims a new report – it’s a D.I.Y task that takes about 20 minutes and costs about thirty-five pounds.

According to mail order specialists, Carparts-direct.co.uk, car coil springs are one of the most common parts to break due to speed bumps. Suspension joints, shock absorbers and wishbones are also likely to fail when motorists encounter the thousands of speed bumps across the UK.

Car Parts Direct provides an easy-to-fit product designed to upgrade a vehicle's suspension, improve ride comfort, handling, performance and importantly prevent ‘bottoming out’ caused by speed bumps and rough road surfaces. The Suspension Muscle kit slides into the rear coil springs. Fitting the Suspension Muscle kit is claimed to be easy: simply jack up the back of the vehicle and slip the rubbers into the coil springs – no special tools are required.

Car Parts Direct has also produced an online video to explain how to fit the product and how to look for damaged suspension components. There’s also a video to guide motorists on how to replace their own damaged shock absorbers and coil springs . Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “It appears speed bumps are here to stay. That’s why we have taken action to reduce the risk of suspension damage and minimise the cost of repair for our customers if damage is caused by speed bumps. Online video guides are a great method of explaining solutions.”

If the coil springs of a vehicle need to be replaced it is important that coil spring compressors are used to fit them. This tool can cost upwards of £50. Car Parts Direct provide a pair of heavy duty coil spring compressors for just £9.95 when ordering any shock absorbers or coil springs from their website..

To see how easy it is to fit the Suspension Muscle kit, check or replace shockers or coil springs visit carparts-direct.co.uk