Are Car Shock Absorber Spacers Effective?

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LePaislee
07/30/25 8:19am
Their main function is to reduce vehicle body roll when cornering. Here are specific details about car shock absorber spacers: 1. Raising the vehicle height: For weakened springs that cause significant body lowering when compressed, installing buffer spacers can provide support and relieve pressure on the springs. This can be understood as effectively raising the vehicle height, typically by 0.2-0.3 cm or more, depending on spring spacing and degree of fatigue. 2. Shock absorption function: The primary role of automotive spring buffer spacers is to provide cushioning and shock absorption while protecting the shock absorbers. By utilizing the hydraulic spring damping function, these spacers act as buffers during sudden impacts, thereby reducing collision damage and improving safety for both the vehicle and occupants.
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