Suspension bushings are an overlooked item on many vehicles and unless they are squeaking or groaning, we really don’t pay much attention to them. Cracked, split, or oil-soaked bushings are typically ...
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 ...
Last time around, I described shock absorbers as a “lowly” part of your Corvette, an oft-forgotten suspension piece that could use an upgrade. Perhaps lowly wasn’t the right word, because this month’s ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've ever driven down a straight road and felt a huge dead spot in the response of your steering wheel, or have had to correct constantly ...
In a Mopar front suspension, the lower control arms are like heavy equipment on a job site. They transfer all the torsion bar's force and actually hold the car up, while the strut rods handle the fore ...
Every bump, pothole and blast of road salt helps wear down your suspension until something needs replacing, and your car usually lets you know via telltale sounds and vibrations. When that day comes, ...
When it comes to upgrading the suspension of your classic Chevelle—or any muscle car for that matter—the number of options is pretty much unlimited. It can range from bolting on a set of aftermarket ...
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, ...
CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...
CARS.COM — Your car’s struts are a vital part of its suspension system. They are structural in nature, and they are mounted to the top of the car’s chassis. Struts come down through the chassis and ...
I have been told that the driver's side bushing needs replacement on my 2011 Toyota Venza. The part is called a "knuckle" but it's $500 and you need to buy the whole part, as they don't replace the ...