The fastest wearing rear suspension part on 1963-’82 Corvettes is the strut rod bushing. The rubber A-arm bushings in the front suspension last longer because they only deal with rotation about their ...
Solid-mount strut rods have been with us now for well over 15 years, but a lot of information is still unknown about them. And there is also some misinformation about how they work. Generally, most of ...
During the preseason annual inspection of our '69 Dodge Dart, we noticed that both of the lower control arm bushings were torn. The drag race season was approaching rapidly, and, as a result, our ...
Driving on worn struts actually costs you more because the unchecked bouncing destroys your tires and quickly wears out other expensive suspension components like ball joints, control arm bushings, ...
If your car feels rough over bumps, sags on one side or makes clunking noises, the suspension system could be at fault. Repair costs vary widely depending on which components need work — minor fixes ...
When people think about the suspension of a car, they might think of the shocks or the tie rods, or even the steering mechanism, but there are smaller parts, too. Bushings are relatively small rubber ...
So, you’ve just been to the mechanic to have your car serviced and the mechanic tells you your car needs new suspension bushings. But what are bushings on a car? How do they go wrong, and what do they ...
Every vehicle has components assembled to make a vehicle in its entirety while providing comfort and safety when driving on the road. When there is a problem or a part in the vehicle malfunctions, the ...