In the overall scheme of things, control-arm bushings may seem like a relatively unimportant part of a vintage Chevy musclecar. In reality, these simple rubber pieces serve two critical purposes.

During the preseason annual inspection of our '69 Dodge Dart, we noticed that both of the lower control arm bushings were torn. The drag race season was approaching rapidly, and, as a result, our ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

My 2006 Lexus RX 400h went to the dealership because my front control arm bushings were separating. Twelve hours of labour was charged for "dropping the sub-frame" of the car and the bill for labour ...

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 ...