Many vehicle handling problems are the result of the rubber fittings, known as “bushings” that cushion the various suspension fittings. Bushes also provide noise and vibration dampening. The purpose of a bushing is to keep the pin in place. After wear, the bushings can begin to rattle and ultimately prevent a successful warrant of fitness. Bellamy and East can replace the pin and the bush and tighten the eyes to take the bush.

Leaf Springs are a type of spring made out of a flat strip or individual leaves. Most are steel, but some are made of lightweight composite materials. More recent advances in technology have seen the advent of parabolic leaf springs which taper and become thinner near the edges. This saves on weight and provides a strong spring.

Coils are made of wound heavy-gauge steel wire used to support the weight of a vehicle. The spring may be located between the control arm and chassis, the axle and chassis, or around a MacPherson strut. Coil springs may be conical or spiral wound, constant rate or variable rate, and wound with variable pitch spacing or variable thickness wire. Coil springs sag with age, and sometimes break. Replacement in pairs is recommended to maintain even ride height side-to-side.

We offer a coil repair service and are capable of raising, compressing, rehardening and tempering coil springs.