Suspension & Lift Kits

Suspension Lift Kits

This is a modification to the suspension to raise the height. This is predominately carried out to SUVs & 4x4s either just for show or for enhanced off-roading performance by allowing an increase in clearance from obstacles on the ground.

Suspension Components

Springs: Suspension springs are essentially the connection between the wheels and the body of the vehicle. The main role of springs is to compensate for uneven driving surfaces and in turn provide excellent levels of ride comfort whilst ensuring the wheels have safe contact with the road surface, regardless of condition.

Struts: Struts perform a dampening function much like shock absorbers. The strut is a lightweight and space-saving common dampener type used on many current vehicles, i.e independent suspension, front-wheel drives, and some rear wheel drives also. The strut is a major structural part of the suspension as it takes the place of the upper control arm & upper ball joint that can be found in conventional suspension.

Shock Absorbers: The purpose of shock absorbers is to limit the bounce and sway of the vehicle while driving. Shock absorbers do not support the weight of the vehicle. Shocks absorbers are essentially oil pumps. Inside the shock absorber is a piston, attached by a piston rod. This piston works against the hydraulic fluid in the internal pressure tube. Hydraulic fluid is released through very small orifice holes as the suspension travels up and down, slowing the piston and slowing the movement of the suspension which in turn reduces bounce, roll, sway & squat from acceleration and brake diving.

Control Arms: Control arms, despite their simplistic design, play an important role in maintaining the vehicle’s stability & drivability. Control arms assist with steering and also aid in guiding the wheels up and down whilst eliminating any forward or backward movement. Vehicle either 1 or 2 control arms per wheel. The control arms act as a 3-way connection between the frame of the vehicle, the wheel hub & the steering knuckle. Sway Bars: Sway bars are also known as stabiliser bars and anti-roll bars. When vehicles turn, the body rolls and the weight shifts to one side. Sway bars are designed and used to stop the vehicle from rolling over. Sway bars come in a U-shape and are connected to both front wheels.

Sway Bar Links: Sway bar links are the connection between the sway bar outer ends and the suspension component. Due to the sway bar being a torsional swing, the role of the sway bar links is to smooth the transfer of motion between the control arm and the sway bar. Sway bar links also ensure consistency of camber angle on the inner wheels which assists in control.

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Bushes: Suspension bushes keep vibration to a minimum between suspension components. These essential bushes can be found in the following suspension & steering items; control arms, shock absorbers mounts, sway bars, sway bar links etc. Bushes require replacement when worn to avoid detrimental ‘metal-on-metal’ contact between components. Bushes become worn for a number of reasons like age, heat, element exposure incl salt and oils, heavy loads & abnormal stress due to frequent movement.

Ball Joints: A ball joint is responsible for holding the front suspension together. With its pivoting movement, the ball joints enable the wheel and suspension to move freely together in all directions. Ball joints can be separated into 2 categories; load-bearing or the following type. This varies between vehicles based on their suspension setup. Load-bearing ball joints tend to wear out quicker than the following type ball joints.

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