Suspension
What is the control arm? A control arm (or A arm) is an important suspension component that connects the wheel hub and steering knuckle to the frame (or chassis) of your vehicle. The inner end of the control arm attaches to the frame via a rubber bushing and the outer...
What can cause your car to lean? Cars are designed to remain balanced at all times. This improves performance, handling and stability. There are many important components that keep your car balanced. These include the shocks, struts, springs, chassis and wheels /...
What are control arm bushings? Control arm bushings are an important part of your car’s suspension system. Their purpose is to secure the control arm to the chassis of your car. There are two control arms in the suspension―upper and lower―and they contain a...
What are bump stops? If your car’s suspension has been lowered, or you are driving across bumpy terrain, the undercarriage of your vehicle is at risk of making contact with the car chassis or “bottoming out”. This is a problem for two reasons;...
What does the drag link do? The drag link is a component of a vehicle’s steering system that connects the steering gearbox to the steering arm on the opposite side of the vehicle. The drag link transfers the movement of the steering system to the steering arm,...
What are stabiliser bars and links? Car body roll occurs when high levels of force are placed on one side of the vehicle. When roll occurs, more weight is placed on the outside of the tyres and less weight on the inside of the tyres. This results in reduced...
