A coilover integrates the damping strut and the suspension spring into one bolt-on unit. This design saves space and provides a direct load path from the chassis to the control arm. High-performance versions feature threaded bodies that allow mechanics to adjust the spring preload and vehicle ride height independently.
Heard on the job
We need to dial in a bit more negative camber after installing those new coilovers.
Insider tip
Upgrading to adjustable coilovers is the standard first step for track-day builds, but cheap kits often ruin the street ride quality.
Also heard as
- coil-over