Muelles helicoidales para Audi A4 Quattro

Coil Springs for Audi A4 Quattro

One of the key features of luxury cars, such as the Audi A4, is the smooth and comfortable driving experience for the passengers. The suspension system for these luxury sedans includes coil springs used to absorb and offset shock. Understanding how these springs work and when the coil springs on your Audi A4 Quattro are in need of repair or replacement will keep you riding smoothly and comfortably for miles to come.

The most notable difference between front and rear springs is in the length. Rear springs are, as a rule, generally longer than the front springs. However, in some instances, the front springs may be longer than the rear springs to support a greater weight load for a heavier engine.

A spring is one component of the suspension of a car, truck, SUV, or sedan. This is critical to the vehicle performance as well as for the safety of the driver and passengers because the suspension works to balance the weight load over the four wheels of the automobile. If the weight load is not evenly distributed and balanced, the tires and brakes on one side could wear more quickly and cause problems. Additionally, the stress of repeated shocks, bumps, and force to the body and the engine could occur if the suspension is not balanced or parts are in need of repair or replacement.

The spring is located within the strut of the automobile, and the four springs work to bear the weight load of the car. The strut also features a strut housing for support of the overall unit and a dampening unit to help offset the forces that the spring absorbs.

Because different vehicles are designed with different purposes in mind, such as passenger automobiles, trucks, cargo haulers, and heavy construction equipment, there are different types of springs to work with different types of suspensions. Below, some of the different springs available are described:

• Standard rear springs are included on most passenger sedans while automobiles built for performance and speed may require heavy duty springs.
• Lowered rear springs feature springs configured in the shape of a helix.
• Wound rear springs feature a looser wind of the coil bottom that becomes tighter and tighter toward the top. These types are usually installed on off-road automotive units where terrain is unstable.