How to stop your suspension bottoming out
Serious road accidents are caused by motorists driving with their rear suspension ‘bottoming out’ resulting in a loss of steering control, ineffective braking and raised headlights that blind oncoming drivers – but now there is a simple solution, claims a new report.Motorists who tow, tradesmen’s vans and vehicles with a low suspension can suffer badly. Family holiday makers at this time of year are some of the worst affected. These vehicles ‘thud’ and ‘bang’ as they drive over speed bumps. You would think this would be enough to deter drivers, but most drive on regardless – risking damaging their vehicle and being involved in a serious road accident.
Mark Cornwall of Car Parts Direct said, “There are now Do-it-Yourself solutions available for motorists to help them avoid ‘bottoming out’ and prevent damage caused by speed bumps. Drivers can now reduce the risk of damaging their vehicle and keep the vehicle level when carrying heavy loads.”
Mail order specialist, Carparts-direct.co.uk has produced a range of easy-to-fit products designed to upgrade a vehicle’s suspension, improve ride comfort, handling, performance and importantly prevent ‘bottoming out’. The range includes a Suspension Muscle kit. These are rubber inserts that slide between the rear coil springs. They are designed to prevent damage from speed bumps and prevent the rear of the vehicle sagging. Fitting is easy; simply jack up the back of the vehicle and slip the rubbers into the coil springs – no tools are required. At a cost of around £35 it’s the most cost effective solution.
The professional solution is the Rossini auxiliary suspension spring kit. These are special progressive rate coil springs that are designed to maintain a level ride height when towing or carrying heavy loads. They are a simple to fit taking about one hour. Prices start at around £100 depending on the make of vehicle.
To watch an online video to see how easy the Suspension Muscle kit is to fit and to order visit carparts-direct.co.uk.
