• Worn mounting kits - characteristics and visual signs

    Have you ever replaced a shock absorber and put the old suspension mounting kit back on? If you were brav ...

    Have you ever replaced a shock absorber and put the old suspension mounting kit back on? If you were brave enough to admit it, you will be pleased to know you are not the only person! ...

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  • The role of rubber-to-metal components

    They’re not visibly prominent and many drivers won’t even be aware of their existence, but rubber-to-meta ...

    They’re not visibly prominent and many drivers won’t even be aware of their existence, but rubber-to-metal (RTM) components play a vital role in vehicle dynamics and safety. On occasions, workshops ma ...

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  • Suspension replacement - Questions & Answers

    Q. Why should I install a suspension kit when I replace vehicle struts?A. The bearing in the suspension k ...

    Q. Why should I install a suspension kit when I replace vehicle struts?A. The bearing in the suspension kit has a direct effect on the amount of driver effort required to steer the vehicle, especially ...

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  • Spotting shock absorber wear

    Shock absorbers play a very important role in ensuring the safety of a vehicle. The main function of a sh ...

    Shock absorbers play a very important role in ensuring the safety of a vehicle. The main function of a shock absorber is to dampen the spring oscillations, and keep the  tyres in contact with the road ...

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  • What are banana springs?

    Banana, or more correctly, “sideload” springs are a familiar sight to most mechanics and many will have s ...

    Banana, or more correctly, “sideload” springs are a familiar sight to most mechanics and many will have struggled with their removal and installation on vehicles fitted with a MacPherson strut suspens ...

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