Smart Coils

Terrain Tamer, a renowned four-wheel drive parts supplier, has been delivering quality engineered products to its customers for the last 50 years. The company's commitment to quality has made it one of the most trusted brands among off-road enthusiasts. Recently, the company installed its progressive rate smart coil springs into the front of a 105 series Land Cruiser, which resulted in a significant improvement in the vehicle's handling. In this blog, we will uncover the process of how Terrain Tamer creates its coil springs, and why it makes a difference in the performance of a four-wheel drive vehicle.

The process of making Terrain Tamer coil springs starts with high-stress spring steel. The x5k high-stress spring steel comes in rolls weighing over a ton and gets fed onto a big drum. Using expensive high-quality steel may seem like an unnecessary expense, but the benefits outweigh the cost. By using higher quality steel, the company needs less steel for its coil springs, which means there's more space for the material to move around. This avoids a situation where coil binds happens, a common problem in four-wheel drive vehicles when the suspension goes into full compression.

After the steel is rolled into the right shape, it's time for quality control. The bar peeling machine is where the bar gets peeled, removing a half millimetre off the outside diameter of the spring steel. This machine is not just about removing impurities from the steel; it's also about making sure that the bar is free from any stress risers. Stress risers can occur due to the minute nicks and damage to the bar that occurs during transportation and handling. If not dealt with, these nicks can cause the metal to break and fatigue. The machine also tapers the bar according to the company's specifications, making it easier to work with.

The final stage is where the coil spring gets produced. Terrain Tamer's progressive rate coil springs are made by taking two coil springs and mashing them together into one. This process gives the vehicle a fantastic ride that the Land Cruiser owner experienced. By using high-quality steel and removing any stress risers, the coil spring performs better, and the vehicle handles better. Additionally, using this process means that Terrain Tamer can deliver a more efficient product to its customers.

Terrain Tamer has been keeping its 50-year-old promise to deliver quality engineered four-wheel drive parts. The company's commitment to using high-quality materials and implementing strict quality control measures means that its customers get a product that performs better and lasts longer. The company's progressive rate coil springs are a perfect example of how engineering can make a difference in a vehicle's performance. If you're looking for quality engineered parts for your four-wheel drive vehicle, you can't go wrong with Terrain Tamer.