Weight Balance on The Springs

The springs control the up-and-down motion of the car and so, the height of the car above the road. If one or more of the springs is collapsed or broken, it causes an unbalanced distribution of weight. This unbalance creates a lopsided appearance, puts an added strain on the related parts, and changes the angularity of the front wheels. This condition may also occur when the load is distributed unequally. In fact, anything that changes the ratio of weight on the springs will have a definite bearing on the alignment angles and on the area of tire-to-road contact. This can wear tires unevenly, making it necessary to replace them prematurely.