In this article we will explain the function of the sway bar (or bars) on your car or light truck. Other terms you may have heard for this part include stabilizer bar, anti-sway bar or anti-roll bar. All of these … Read more
When you’re driving down the road do you keep hearing a loud clunking sound every time you drive over a bump? Are you noticing uneven tire wear? You might have a bad ball joint. But what exactly is a ball … Read more
The health and condition of a vehicle’s suspension system are extremely important and absolutely pivotal to a car, truck, or SUVs ability to operate in the most efficient manner possible. In fact, unbeknownst to many, an automotive suspension system does … Read more
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your shocks to take your vehicle off-roading or your OEM shocks are worn out, your shocks aren’t a component that you want to skip on. Not only does it control the comfort of your ride, … Read more
Where your tire is the connection between you and the ground when you are driving, your shocks are the pillow that softens any blow your tires take. Your springs may lighten the initial “thwack” of that pothole, but your shocks … Read more
Just as every skeletal system has cartilage to cushion and align bones at a joint, every vehicle has control arm bushings at the joints between the upper and lower control arms and the vehicle’s frame. These bushings are comprised of … Read more
The function of shock absorbers is to make sure the tires of your vehicle stay on the ground consistently. They do this by managing how the suspension and springs move. This allows your tires to always be making contact with … Read more
Shocks and struts are an important part of your vehicle’s suspension. While you may never need to replace them, they do wear out over time and can eventually fail. Expect most shocks or struts to last anywhere from 50,000 to … Read more
Suspension components are the second most important feature of your car. They are the messenger between the tires and your brain giving you confidence that your car will behave the way you want. Suspension determines whether your car will oversteer … Read more
Every vehicle has a suspension system in it which attaches the wheels to the entire vehicle. The purpose of a suspension system is to provide stability when steering, maximize contact between tires and the road, and keep passengers comfortable. The … Read more