With the development of technologies there are new devices for safety and comfort of driving in the car, as well as preserving the performance of its nodes. One of these products is autobaffers, which will be discussed in this article.

What do autobaffers need

Autobaffers are special shock-absorbing pillows (that is, spacers) installed between the springs coils. They are made of transparent urethane, which is fairly elastic and durable material (one of the leading brands applies it in the manufacture of sports shoes), which is able to withstand serious loads and extinguish strong fluctuations and shutters from wheels. In addition to urethane, the autobaffers are made from chloroprene rubber standing a little more expensive.

Autobaffers, pros and cons

Advantages of autobaffers:

• If the suspension requires increased attention or repair, of course, giving it hardness by mounting inter-touch spacers will significantly improve comfort, and will also derete the need for urgent repairs.
• The passage of "lying policemen", railway crossings and bumps are really more encouraged with these devices. Strokes disappear, there is a decrease in oscillations, the car is less "pecking the nose."
• With strong impact, such spacers are able to save depreciation racks from the "death".
• Enhance comfort when driving.

Disadvantages of autobaffers:

• High price.
• Load on the chassis, stiffness of the suspension.
• You can not always set these devices on the springs, sometimes they have to be customized to a specific vehicle (fastening, trimming, and so on).
• Ill-conceived fastening. Sometimes motorists lose product data. Given this, the autobaffers began to be attached to the help of kapron clamps, which over time rubbed either simply rush. It is also impossible to use metal clamps, because they are able to wipe the spacers themselves. That is why it is necessary to regularly check the presence and state of autobaffers, which takes the time of the car owner.

How to choose the autofaths

Before buying autobaffers, make certain measurements, namely: Measure the intercity distance and diameter of turns. The size of the spacer is denoted by the characters F, E, D, C, B, A, S, K. \u200b\u200bIt is advisable to measure the distance by loading the back of the vehicle (the front is loaded with the engine). Book preferably from dealers who will give a guarantee and check on the product. At the same time, it is often a guarantee on only autobaffers, and on shock absorbers. Moreover, if spacers do not suit you, you can easily return them. Do not be fought for fakes, outstanding yourself low cost, unpleasant appearance and sharp unpleasant odor. Often, fakes are found in the bazaars.

Tools, consumables, fixtures

1. Jack.
2. Autobaffers themselves.
3. Screws-clamps.
4. Soap solution.
5. Flat screwdriver.

Installing the autofaths with your own hands, step by step instructions

Autobaffer can be independently installed in a few minutes. To do this, do the following:

1. Raise the car with the help of a jack.
2. To increase the intervice space, it is recommended to hang out the part of the car where the product will be located.
3. Next, lubricate the clean spring and a pillow with a solution of soap.
4. Place the gasket between the shock absorber turns, placing them in the required grooves.
5. Then additionally lock it on the turn with a conventional plastic screed-clamp.
   
6. When mounting, cut off the extra part of the autobaffer - that is, the piece that falls on the other diameter of the spring. As a result, there should be an approach identical to the spring diameter and not more. There are products that are small pillows, exciting not all the turn, but only its part, in this case nothing needs to be cut.
7. If necessary, fill the material with a flat screwdriver. The autobaffer keeps at the expense of friction and grooves.

Tips Prof.

In essence, interstitious spacers are an ordinary budget solution to solve a problem with a small clearance and a fairly good way to "revive" tired springs. Well, about the "miracle properties", about which manufacturers declare, they are the result of an increase in clearance and tightening springs.