Replace a Spare part Spring Cap (Spring Seat) – a defective one or if the limit of use has been already reached. Find out useful information about Spring Cap (Spring Seat)
Spring spacer gives the ability to restore initial clearance of a car with worn springs. Also these components are commonly used for road clearance increasing.
2 tips on spring spacer exploitation
Lifetime of the spring spacer is not specified. Replace the components if defects are found.
Try to avoid off-road driving. Negligent operation of the car increases the risk of spacer breakdown.
Defects of spring spacer, their causes and signs
Corrosion. It damages metal parts of spacers. It occurs due to contact of the parts with road grit, moisture and abrasives. This defect can be easily detected visually.
Deformation. It is the most distinctive defect for polyurethane components. Usually it is the result of constant load, caused by the springs. Frequent driving on poor-quality roads promotes deformation. It can be noticeable visually. Also this defect may cause the metal sleeve of the spacer to leave scratches on the car body.
Cracking of plastic elements. Commonly it occurs because of poor quality of the material. Operation of the car in sub-zero temperatures or off-road usage also affects plastic components negatively. Cracks are visible with the naked eye.
You can buy spring spacer for your car in Buycarparts.co.uk online-shop. Warranty on each car spare part will assure you of the production quality.
