Who doesn't want their commute to be smooth and seamless? Many factors affect how smoothly your car drives, such as wheel alignment, tire tread and pressure, brakes, wheel bearing, and axles. However, your suspension system will sit at the top of the list of being the most influential.    What Are the Components of My Suspension System?  There are three primary parts you need to understand when talking about your car's suspension system. Springs - Most vehicles nowadays will use coil springs, while older cars use leaf spring layouts. Your springs are designed to help absorb the force of bumps on the road and maintain vehicle height to balance against rough roads. Shocks - Most vehicles will have shocks or struts. Shock absorbers are simply in place to absorb shock for a steady ride - shocker! Struts - Struts have the same function as shocks. They also perform an additional support function.  Like other parts of your car, your suspension components can ... read more