Pedders Springs
The primary function of springs, wether they be Leaf, Coil or Torsion Bar, is to absorb the shocks that are created when driving over irregular road surfaces and maintain correct downward pressure on the road for optimum tyre/road surface contact. The spring rate or stiffness must be matched to the weight of the car and the weight of the other suspension components. The handling of most vehicles is substantially improved by increasing the original spring rate to an optimum rate which maximises tyre adhesion while reducing body roll. All Pedders stores stock a wide range of springs to suit most popular vehicles. Your Pedders service technician can advise you on the replacement of original equipment and show you which springs will enhance your suspension system to level beyond manufacturers original standards.

Pedders Bushes
Pedders have spent many years developing a comprehensive range of bushes for all applications each designed to allow flexibility of movement of the entire suspension while maintaining correct mounting and alignment of individual parts. They are used to position suspension and steering components such as sway bars, shock absorbers, torsion bars and control arms. In addition bushes help absorb road shock and enhance comfort while some are designed to reduce noise vibration and harshness. Worn bushes can cause rapid tyre wear, loose or pulling steering and in some cases effect braking and handling. Bushes are made from a number of different materials including rubber and polyurethane. By upgrading the original bushes to superior Pedders products which are designed for specific use, a vehicle's general handling and its ability to perform in certain conditions can be dramatically improved.

Pedders Shocks
The function and operation of shock absorbers are widely misunderstood. Here we present the bare facts on shocks and your many options in shock absorbers. The first lesson to be learnt about shocks absorbers is that their name is deceiving, for shock absorbers do not absorb shocks - or at least that is not their primary role. Shock absorbers are devices that resist movement and their main function is to control the movement of the car's springs and also reduce body roll. *SHOCKS IN ACTION* When a tyre hits a bump in the road surface, the wheel and suspension moves upwards, causing the spring to compress. The spring absorbs the energy of the impact and then releases this energy by expanding. This movement of the suspension is necessary to allow the tyre to pass over the bump without causing the body of the car to rise the same distance. However, further expansion and compression of the spring after the impact is unwanted and this is what a shock absorber is designed to prevent. Shock absorbers, like springs, are generally mounted between the axle and the car body. When a spring expands and compresses, so does the shock absorber. The shock resists this movement by controlling the flow of oil inside the shock through a number of control valves.