Shock Absorbers

[mechtech2]

If there was only one bump, your friend would be right.
But There are many bumps in the road!
The return of the system to stasis will cause much bouncing and more trauma.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Add some weight and the ride will smooth out.

 

[PandaBear]

He mistook shock and spring. Softer spring makes a softer ride. Softer shock just makes your car bouncier and hit the hard stop.

Drive around the ghetto and see what broken shocks looks like. Cadillac doesn't hop right without a broken strut.