Suspension
So, what exactly are car trailing arm bushes? If you’re driving around Hamilton, cruising down Peachgrove Road, or winding through the back streets of Rototuna, you probably haven’t thought much about your car’s trailing arm bushes. Totally fair! But here’s the...
So, what do trailer leaf springs actually do? Righto, you’ve got a trailer bouncing behind the Outlander or the Hilux and it’s making a racket every time you roll over a pothole on Kahikatea Drive, or up the edge of Te Awamutu. Ever notice how some trailers seem to...
What Do Coil Springs Actually Do? Alright, so if you’ve ever driven along Te Rapa Road or hit a speed bump outside Waikato Hospital and wondered why your car doesn’t shake itself to bits, you can thank your coil springs. These guys sit underneath your car and they’re...
How Your Suspension Actually Works (And Why It Matters in Hamilton) If you’ve ever hit a pothole on Peachgrove Road or bounced your way over speed bumps near Rototuna, you can thank your car’s suspension for not rattling your teeth out. The whole setup underneath –...
What’s a tie rod end, and why should you care? Ever had your steering feel a bit off, maybe a little loose or unresponsive? That could be your tie rod end calling it quits. Tie rod ends are one of those unsung heroes in every car, from the trusty Corolla to those...
So, What Exactly Do Coil Springs Do? Alright, let’s get down to brass tacks. Coil springs – or suspension springs – are sort of the unsung heroes under your car. They work along with your shock absorbers and struts, basically making your ride a whole lot smoother. Got...
