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Hydraulic Suspension Bushings

Hydraulic suspension bushings were developed in response to specific customer desires: quieter and better-handling vehicles.

Why Replacing Control Arms and Bushings in Pairs is Necessary

Let’s focus on identifying when control arms need to be replaced, and why they should always be replaced in pairs.

Upgraded Spherical Control Arm Bushings From Mevotech

New design for Ford and Lincoln passenger, SUV and police vehicles replaces bushings that experience early failure.

Bushing Inspection And Diagnostics

Most suspension system components pivot upon a rubber bushing that is compressed between an inner and outer metal sleeve. Because the compressed rubber bushing has no moving parts, it allows a maximum range of travel throughout a single plane without the frictional wear created in a conventional metal-to-metal bushing.

WATCH: What Is The Fluid Inside A Bushing Or Motor Mount?

In this Tech Minute, Andrew Markel discusses suspension bushings and motor mounts, and the nature of the non-oil fluid that aids their function. Brought to you by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Suspension Bushing Logic

Compared to 20 years ago, suspensions have gone soft with larger-diameter bushings. During this time, both ride quality and handling have gotten better. Most modern bushings augment the geometry of the suspension. As the vehicle loads the suspension, movement in the bushings can change the toe, camber and caster so that the vehicle is more stable under braking, cornering and acceleration.

OTC Introduces New Hendrickson Front Suspension Bushing Tool Set For North American Heavy-Duty Applications

The tool, which is used without removing suspension parts from the vehicle, can significantly reduce time spent on bushing service.

Luxury Bushings And Sway Bar Service

If you look at some of the premium European luxury cars and SUVs from 2007-‘10, you will find some game-changing engineering when it comes to the suspension and ride control components.

VIDEO: Tires And Bushing Maintenance

Andrew Markel shows the impact of the change in common tire sizes and its effect on bushing maintenance.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives 2nd Patent On Innovative MOOG Vertical Control Arm Bushing

The latest MOOG patent (US 9,327,570 B2) covers an improved design and a variety of enhanced methods associated with the manufacture of the Problem Solver part, including preparation of the housing and bearing, and final assembly.