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Coilovers vs Lowering Springs: Which Suspension Upgrade Is Right for Your Car?

If you’re looking to lower your car, improve handling, or simply get rid of that factory wheel gap, you’ve probably come across two main options: coilovers and lowering springs. Both are popular suspension upgrades—but they serve very different drivers, budgets,...

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Springrates 2025 Year in Review: Performance Suspension, Growth, and What’s Next

Springrates 2025 Year in Review: Performance Suspension, Growth, and What’s Next

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been one of the most defining years in Springrates’ history. This year wasn’t just about growth — it was about refinement, focus, and doubling down...

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Are Coilovers Worth It? Pros, Cons, and Who Should Actually Buy Them

Are Coilovers Worth It? Pros, Cons, and Who Should Actually Buy Them

If you’ve been researching suspension upgrades, chances are you’ve come across coilovers—and you’ve probably asked yourself the same question many other drivers do: are coilovers worth it? It’s a reasonable question. Coilovers are one of the most popular suspension upgrades...

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How to Select the Right Spring Rate for Your Driving Style & Vehicle

How to Select the Right Spring Rate for Your Driving Style & Vehicle

Choosing spring rates is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when upgrading your suspension. Spring rate (measured in kg/mm or lb/in) determines how much force is required to compress the spring a given distance. It directly affects comfort,...

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Ride Height vs. Handling: Getting the Balance Right with Coilovers

Ride Height vs. Handling: Getting the Balance Right with Coilovers

Why It’s Not Just About “How Low” Your Car Can Go Lowering your car changes everything — the stance, the presence, and the way it drives. But there’s more to suspension tuning than just looks. The right coilover setup can...

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Understanding Tariffs on International Orders

Understanding Tariffs on International Orders

When ordering aftermarket performance parts from overseas, it’s important to understand how tariffs, customs duties, and import fees work when your shipment enters the United States. These charges are not set by Springrates or any other retailer—they are government-imposed fees...

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Pillowball Bushings vs Rubber Bushings: Why "Pillowball Mounts" Aren't Camber Plates

Pillowball Bushings vs Rubber Bushings: Why "Pillowball Mounts" Aren't Camber Plates

When shopping for coilovers or suspension upgrades, it’s common to see the term pillowball mounts and assume it means camber plates. This misunderstanding happens all the time—but the two aren’t the same. Pillowball refers to the type of bushing used...

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Do All Cars Support Camber Plates? What You Need to Know About Camber Adjustment

Do All Cars Support Camber Plates? What You Need to Know About Camber Adjustment

Lowering your car with coilovers, lowering springs, or air suspension is one of the most popular ways to improve handling and achieve a more aggressive stance. But with suspension upgrades comes an important question we often hear: “Do all cars...

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Revel Coilovers (by Tanabe) Now Available at Springrates.com

Revel Coilovers (by Tanabe) Now Available at Springrates.com

We’re excited to announce that Revel coilovers are now available at Springrates.com! Designed by the suspension experts at Tanabe, Revel offers high-performance coilover systems that combine track-capable handling with daily comfort. If you're searching for a quality suspension upgrade, Revel suspension...

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