These little rubber or sometimes plastic pieces sit right up where your coil springs connect to the vehicle’s frame and upper strut mount. Their main job is to cushion those metal – on – metal connections. They absorb vibrations and reduce noise, preventing that “clunk” you might hear going over bumps. They also help distribute the load from the spring evenly, protecting the surrounding metal. Think of it like this, your springs are constantly compressing and rebounding as you drive. Without these pads, that constant movement would cause wear and tear on the metal parts they touch – the spring perches, the strut towers, all that. They act like a shield, preventing direct metal contact and keeping everything aligned. They're a key piece of your suspension system, right up there with the springs and struts themselves. If these wear out, you’ll notice a few things. First, you'll probably start hearing more road noise – that clunking or rattling sound I mentioned. Second, you might feel more of the bumps in the road. But more importantly, letting them go can lead to bigger problems. Without that cushioning, the constant stress can damage the spring perches or even the strut towers themselves. That's a much more expensive fix than just replacing a couple of little rubber pads. We carry a good selection of these at Fixparts Online, and it’s something a lot of folks can actually DIY if you’re comfortable working on suspensions. They’re pretty straightforward to replace when you’re doing other front – end work, like replacing struts. Built to last: Spring Pad (MPN 33531133048) comes with a 12-month warranty for your assurance!

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