What are Bushings? Small but important parts of your vehicle’s suspension system, rubber suspension bushings are used to cushion, reduce vibration and cut down on friction between the metal parts of the suspension system and your car’s frame. Bushings allow the suspension parts to move without transferring vibration to the car’s cabin while flexing and moving to help deliver a more comfo...

How to burn rubber suspension bushings correctly Not many people have access to hydraulic presses. So, what are the options for removing the suspension bushing? Burning them is often mentioned, but many people do it wrong. This article will detail how to remove the OE suspension bushing correctly The right way: Heat the shell This method is designed for rubber suspension bushings. Polyurethane bus...

1. Set Aside Bushing Replacement Tools In order to complete a bushing replacement, you will need to have the following tools on hand: An open-end wrench A flat head screwdriver A torque wrench A floor jack Two jack stands Clamps To protect against the possibility of fluid loss from the truck when you have the vehicle suspended, it might be necessary to have a receptacle on hand. 2. Lower the Suspe...

Rubber Bushings in Automotive Automotive control arm bushing have a very different purpose when compared to plain bearing bushings.Plain bearing bushings allow sliding movement between parts with reduced friction. Automotive bushings on the other hand are designed to limit sliding movement using rubber and other elastic materials to spring back parts to their original position. There is ...

Vibrating Steering Wheel One of the main signs of a lower arm bushing that needs replacing is a vibrating steering wheel. When a control arm bushing begins to deteriorate or get damaged in your car, likely the first symptom you will notice is excessive vibrations that can cause a higher lower control arm bushings replacement cost. Typically in your car, the vibrations will intensity when you are a...

Top 5 Reasons Lower Control Arm Bushings Are Noisy. People unfamiliar with cars may not understand what's going on when they hear the strange jingle. While there can be many reasons for unusual noise in a vehicle, a problem with the lower control arm bushing can be very noticeable. These noises are almost similar to knocks around the control arm area. Below are the five most common reasons for red...

How to Repair a Noisy Control Arm Bushing If the bushing is just loose, then it is either knocked loose or installed incorrectly. Chances are, you can save this bushing just by tightening it. However, in most cases your bushing will wear out and you will have to replace it. Either way, you should take your vehicle to an auto body professional who can perform this repair or replacement job for you....