I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...
On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot points ...
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 ...
Do you have a strut or coilover-sprung independent front suspension on your truck? If so, you can safely improve your frontend in about 30 minutes using Rancho’s loaded quickLIFT shocks. “Safely?” you ...
Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...
When the lift gate on your car doesn’t function properly, it can be an annoyance at best and a safety hazard at worst. But if your lift gate's sagging, like so many do after years of use, don’t panic!
Shocks (shock absorbers) and struts are part of your vehicle's suspension system, helping absorb road impacts and maintain tire contact with the road for a smooth, stable ride. Similar to brake pads ...