The bushings between your car’s suspension components are critical to both ride quality and responsiveness. Stock bushings are meant to balance compliance and performance. Once they get old and ...

We enjoy driving our 2009 Dodge Challenger, as it is arguably one of the most well-rounded vehicles ever produced by the Chrysler Corporation. With Hemi power, great braking, and independent rear ...

Suspension and exhaust systems begin with all of the hard parts: hangers, pipes, control arms, struts, shocks, sway bars, and springs. Bushings and insulators are the flexible connections between the ...

One may think building a lowrider is all about creating something that looks good when it's parked, but it's not that simple. In fact that's just the end result, and long before doing so you want to ...

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 ...

A bushing permits movement between two parts without allowing them to contact each other by filling in the gap between them. When suspension bushings are worn, they don’t adequately fill the gap ...

Watch the process of machining new bushings from polyurethane plastic, highlighting material handling and precision techniques. A clear view into workshop engineering and component production. Why is ...

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 ...

The knee-jerk reaction to “plastic” replacement bushings is, “Why’d they sell me this cheap junk?” In reality, many OEM’s are switching from traditional sintered bronze bushings to high-tech polymer ...

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 ...