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When shopping for coilovers or suspension upgrades, it’s common to see the term pillowball mounts and assume it means camber plates. This misunderstanding happens all the time—but the two aren’t the same. Pillowball refers to the type of bushing used...

Lowering your car with coilovers, lowering springs, or air suspension is one of the most popular ways to improve handling and achieve a more aggressive stance. But with suspension upgrades comes an important question we often hear: “Do all cars...

If you're passionate about improving your vehicle's handling, ride quality, and stance, then you've likely come across a variety of terms surrounding suspension systems. At Springrates, we're here to help you make informed decisions about upgrading your car's suspension. Whether...

Upgrading your car's suspension can dramatically enhance its performance, handling, and aesthetic appeal. Whether you've installed coilovers, air suspension, or lowering springs, it's important to remember that your job isn't finished until your vehicle has undergone a professional alignment. In...

Car shows are the ultimate showcase for automotive enthusiasts to display their pride and joy, and making a lasting impression is key. While aesthetics play a huge role, performance also matters. One of the best ways to elevate your vehicle's...

Ride height adjustments are a very powerful modification that drastically changes the overall appearance of the car, but more importantly affects the overall behavior of the car. Changing the ride height always affects the car's handling and performance. Though asymmetrical (left-to-right) ride heights and spring rates are very common in oval racing, in the vast [...]

The primary function of the dampers, is to control the energy as it enters and exits the springs, which when compressed (“bump”) and then released (“rebound”) have a natural tendency to overshoot their original length as they release the energy. Ever driven a car with a broken damper? You will know that it is not [...]