The ’82 Camaro was a quantum leap forward in terms of technology and styling when it was introduced nearly four decades ago. It was unlike any F-body to come before. It employed slippery aero lines, a ...
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 ...
From 1967 to 1970, the Chevy C10 (2WD, 1/2-ton truck) had six-lug front drum brakes and 16-inch steel wheels. The lower control arms featured a tubular cross-shaft with a metal-on-metal bushing at ...
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 ...
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 ...
Control arms allow a car to corner appropriately, absorb bumps, and make turning and braking more precise. If a control arm is damaged or worn out, it can cause various problems, such as wheel ...
So, you’ve just been to the mechanic to have your car serviced and the mechanic tells you your car needs new suspension bushings. But what are bushings on a car? How do they go wrong, and what do they ...
From 1967 to 1970, the Chevy C10 (2WD, 1/2-ton truck) had six-lug front drum brakes and 16-inch steel wheels. The lower control arms featured a tubular cross-shaft with a metal-on-metal bushing at ...