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Coil Springs: Supporting Weight in Your Nissan
The vast inventory of genuine OEM parts here at Modern Nissan of Winston Salem includes all the components you need to keep your vehicle running great. Coil springs compress and rebound to absorb road impacts while bearing vehicle weight continuously. These tempered steel components provide the foundational force that allows suspension movement. Your Pathfinder or Sentra relies on properly functioning springs to deliver the ride comfort and handling response that engineers calibrated into your vehicle's design.
Spring Function Explained
Wound steel coils compress when wheels encounter obstacles, storing energy that releases as springs return to their resting length. This constant cycling prevents harsh impacts from transferring directly into the passenger cabin. Springs establish the natural bounce frequency of your vehicle, working with shocks and struts to control oscillation. Different spring rates accommodate varying vehicle masses and intended applications from comfort to performance.
Spring Failure Causes
Repeated compression cycles gradually fatigue the metal, eventually leading to permanent height loss called sagging. Corrosion from road chemicals and moisture attacks steel surfaces, creating weak spots that can fracture. Overloading beyond rated capacity stresses springs past design thresholds. Severe pothole strikes can crack individual coils or cause complete breakage.
When Springs Need Service
Visible sagging at one corner or across an axle indicates springs no longer maintaining proper ride height. Excessive bouncing after bumps suggests weakened springs unable to adequately support vehicle weight. Broken springs create loud clunking and dramatic height differences side to side. Genuine Nissan coil springs restore factory specifications that aftermarket alternatives rarely match.
Get back on the road in no time with genuine OEM parts from Modern Nissan of Winston Salem.