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 ...

Bushings and bearings are crucial automotive components. They’re critical parts of a car’s suspension and chassis and many of them are installed via press fit, which isn’t a journalist’s workout ...

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 ...

• Wall thickness does not directly correlate to a bushing’s strength. • Thinner bushings better dissipate heat, which is a leading cause of accelerated wear. Sometimes, thicker is better — heavy wool ...

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 ...