Hydraulic Suspension Bushings
Hydraulic suspension bushings were developed in response to specific customer desires: quieter and better-handling vehicles.
VIDEO: BMW Bushings And Tire Wear
Tire wear can be caused by the bushing in the lower control arm. This video is sponsored by MEYLE.
What Are Bushings Made Of?
Most modern bushings augment the geometry of the suspension. As the vehicle loads the suspension, movement in the bushings can change the toe, camber and caster so that the vehicle is more stable under braking, cornering and acceleration.
MEYLE-HD Offers Slotted Bushings In Installation Sleeve For BMW Control Arms
The company says this offers “enormous cost-savings” – on average, the MEYLE solution costs less than a tenth of the two OE control arms.
Luxury Bushings And Sway Bar Service
If you look at some of the premium European luxury cars and SUVs from 2007-‘10, you will find some game-changing engineering when it comes to the suspension and ride control components.
10 Tips For Diagnosing And Installing Control Arms And Bushings
With wide adoption of large diameter wheels and low-profile tires, suspensions on late-model vehicles have changed. The extra weight of larger wheels has meant that suspension components have had to go on a diet of aluminum. Less sidewall area has transferred the role of absorbing road impacts to larger bushings in order to achieve the
Steering Systems Under Stress: Ball Joints, Bushings and Alignment
Prior to the Daytona 500 in February, I watched Matt Kenseth blaze his way to victory in the Sprint Unlimited driving a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. During the race, one of the commentators referred to the “laser-precision steering” apparent in the winning car. Since driving at 200 mph on pavement is akin to driving 70
MOOG Brand Introduces Problem Solver Control Arm Bushings For Millions Of Vehicles
Federal-Mogul has introduced MOOG Problem Solver control arm bushings featuring a patent-pending ball-and-socket design that eliminates stress-induced failures encountered in original equipment-style parts. The new MOOG bushings, which Federal-Mogul states last up to 10 times longer than OE-style bushings, are available for millions of popular foreign-nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles.
Tech Feature: Identifying Suspension Bushings that Cause Squeaks, Knocking Noises and Vibration Complaints
Worn or hardened suspension bushings can cause many mysterious squeaks, knocking noises and vibration complaints. Unfortunately, in their rush to sell ride control products like MacPherson struts, shock absorbers and springs, techs often forget to inspect and replace rubber suspension bushings, explains Import Specialist Contributor Gary Goms.
BALL JOINTS & BUSHINGS: Worn Components Take Their Toll on Advanced Suspension Technologies
Too often, shop owners and technicians alike assume that suspension systems haven’t changed much in the past 20 years. In reality, nothing could be farther from the truth because today’s import vehicle may incorporate a number of technologies that can be affected by worn steering and suspension components. To illustrate, we’re beginning to see electronic