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How To Get Springs In 7 Days To Die

The world of 7 Days to Die is a very dangerous place. To survive, you must have good gear. As the game progresses, you will start to need special parts to create better items for your base and your tools. One of the most important parts to find is the simple Springs. It is often hard to find enough Springs.

These small, coiled metal Springs are necessary for making furniture and machines. These parts will improve your base defenses and your travel speed. If you do not have a constant supply of Springs, your progress will be blocked when you try to craft mid-to-late game items. Many players struggle to find enough Springs to keep their crafting running smoothly. This makes this tiny part a big priority.

This blog is your easy guide to Springs. We will show you exactly what Springs are used for. We will show you where they are obtained most easily. We will also cover the specific crafting recipes that need them. By the finish of this post, you will have all the knowledge needed to get a large supply of Springs. You can then continue playing 7 Days to Die like a master survivalist.

What Are Springs Used For In 7 Days To Die?

Springs are a critical crafting component for a variety of mid-to-high level items that enhance both your base and your character's ability to move around the map. Their usage ranges from simple quality-of-life things all the way up to specialized weapons. If you plan to improve your base defenses, you need Springs.

Springs are used in many different ways, including:

  • Mobility Items: Springs are essential for creating advanced vehicles, especially the chassis or suspension components of motorcycles and 4x4 trucks. They provide the necessary tension and suspension for these vehicles to pass over rough terrain.

  • Defense and Traps: When you craft advanced base defenses like spring traps, Springs are the core component. They are used to provide the mechanical tension needed for these traps to block a horde of zombies or launch a projectile.

  • Comfort and Utility: One of the most common early-game usages is for making furniture like beds, couches, and the comfortable mattress. Beds are important because they set your spawn point inside your base.

  • Mechanical Parts: Springs are often broken down into components used in general mechanical crafting for other items, such as certain tools and weapons.

Without a consistent supply of Springs, your ability to continue through the game will be blocked. You will not be able to create a powerful vehicle, and your beds will be uncomfortable sleeping bags instead of proper, protected beds. The value of Springs only increases as your level gets higher and you unlock more sophisticated recipes.

Getting Springs In 7 Days To Die

Springs are generally classified as a mechanical part, meaning they are obtained from breaking down things that contain moving metal parts. Unlike simple wood or stone, Springs are obtained by either scavenging them from containers or by salvaging them from certain blocks in the world. As of today's date, the primary and most reliable methods remain scavenging and salvaging.

Method 1: Scavenge For Springs

Scavenging means finding Springs directly as loot inside containers or on zombie bodies. This method mainly depends on luck. However, focusing your search on specific types of containers will greatly improve your chances of finding them.

Springs are rarely found in general storage chests or backpacks. Instead, you need to target containers that hold mechanical or metallic items.

  • Toolboxes: These containers are small, red or blue. They are usually found in garages, construction sites, or workshops. They have a great chance of dropping Springs. They also drop other valuable mechanical parts. Players should always make it a point to search every toolbox they see.

  • Safes and Vault Doors: These are often hard to open. However, the loot found inside safes and vault doors is always worth the time and effort. These high-tier containers can drop large amounts of Springs. They also drop other mechanical and electrical parts.

  • Working Stiff Crates: These are tall, brown crates with a wrench sign on them. They are the absolute best place to scavenge Springs. Working Stiff Crates are typically found in commercial and industrial POIs (Points of Interest). Examples are factories, hardware stores, or workshops. They have the highest chance of dropping Springs and other essential tools parts.

  • Scrap Piles: Small piles of scrap metal or trash are found in the corners of industrial buildings. These sometimes contain mechanical parts, including a few Springs.

Important Tip: Purchasing Springs directly from a trader is another way to scavenge. Traders do not always have Springs. Still, it is always a good idea to check their inventory every few game days. This is the only way to get a guaranteed supply without breaking blocks.

Method 2: Salvage The World For Springs

The most consistent, reliable way to get Springs is by salvaging them from certain blocks and items in the world using a wrench. The wrench is the primary tool for dismantling mechanical objects and is necessary to find a high amount of Springs. You must have a wrench ready to use this method.

Springs can be obtained from salvaging these common blocks and items:

  • Cars: Dismantling cars is by far the best source of Springs in 7 Days to Die. Every destroyed or intact car you find can be salvaged using a wrench to drop a huge number of Springs alongside other valuable items like mechanical parts and scrap iron. You must hit the car multiple times with the wrench until it breaks down completely.

  • Office Chairs: These chairs are found in almost every commercial building or office. While they only drop a small amount of Springs, they are an easily obtained source because they are everywhere. Salvage all office chairs you see.

  • Beds and Couches: Making furniture requires Springs, and that means Springs can be salvaged from existing beds and couches. Salvage all old beds and couches you find in abandoned houses or motels.

  • Hatches and Doors: Some mechanical hatches and vault doors can be salvaged for Springs. This is less common but still a viable way to obtain Springs when you are running low.

  • Mattress Piles: Piles of old, dirty mattresses found in abandoned buildings or on the side of the road can often be salvaged for a few Springs and cloth fragments.

To maximize your Springs yield: Always use a wrench. Do not break the cars or furniture with an axe or pickaxe, as this will destroy the Springs and other mechanical components you need. The wrench is the only tool that allows for a proper salvage.

Springs Crafting Recipes

The usage of Springs is mainly focused on creating items that give you advanced mobility and improve your base defenses. You need to level up your crafting skills, such as Advanced Engineering, to create these items.

Advanced Hatches and Vault Doors

Springs are essential for creating high-security hatches and vault doors for your base.

  • Steel Hatches: These hatches are great for securing the entrance to your roof or underground areas. They are very strong against zombie attacks. They require Springs for the mechanical part that allow them to open and close quickly.

  • Steel Vault Doors: These are the strongest doors in the game. They are used to block the main entrance of a secure basement or bunker. They are crafted with Springs, steel, and other mechanical parts. They are almost impossible for a zombie horde to break.

Spring Traps

Springs are the core component of several advanced mechanical traps used for base defense.

  • Blade Traps: While Springs are not always the main ingredient for all versions of the blade trap, they are often used in the advanced versions to power the retraction mechanism.

  • Darts Traps: These traps need Springs to create the tension required to launch the darts when triggered.

Vehicle Components

If you want to find a reliable way to get around the map, you need Springs for vehicles.

  • Vehicle Chassis: The chassis is the frame of your vehicle. Springs are a common component in both the motorcycle chassis and the 4x4 chassis, as they represent the suspension system.

  • Advanced Engine Parts: Some high-tier engine or wheel components can be crafted using Springs.

Beds and Comfort

Springs are needed for making furniture that enhances your comfort level in your base.

  • Quality Beds: You need Springs to create a proper, functional bed that acts as your safe spawn point. Without a bed crafted with Springs, you will be forced to use a simple sleeping bag, which is not ideal.

Conclusion

Springs are a small but essential crafting component in 7 Days to Die. Your ability to create advanced travel items, secure vault doors, and comfortable beds depends entirely on having a great supply of these mechanical parts.

The most effective way to get Springs is to focus on salvaging the world. Always carry a wrench. Make it a point to salvage every car, office chair, and abandoned bed you find. This method will ensure you are never blocked by a lack of Springs. You should also target Working Stiff Crates and vault doors while scavenging.

Remember to prioritize purchasing Springs from traders when they are available. With a steady supply of Springs, you can continue to level up your base defenses and craft the powerful items needed to finish the game.