You Should Know This About Your Suspension Part Kits

The suspension kit is a complete package of parts that can be used to improve or repair the suspension system of a car. Mostly the suspension kit has rubber bushing. The suspension system has two purposes, to improve how the car handles in turns and braking, and to protect the vehicle and its passengers from shocks due to bumps in the road.

There are two types of suspension kits mostly used in cars. They are independent suspension kits and non-independent suspension kits. These suspension kit usually includes front shock, springs, lower arm, ball joint, rubber bush, gas strut, rubber ring for coil spring, dampers, shackles, linkages, strut boot cover, hardware sway bar rubber bush and sway bars, as well as other components that improve the car's suspension.

Suspension kits are usually sold to improve a suspension system on an existing vehicle. The kits are usually tuned to improve a specific aspect of driving performance, such as resistance to rolling, enhanced ability to turn corners at high speed, or increased stability. Lift kits are specifically engineered to raise or lower a vehicle, their lower profile improves wind resistance. Suspension kits are cheap and easy to install. The vehicle’s suspension system works hard to withstand a considerable amount of stress.

Most parts of any suspension must be movable, the various linkages are connected by flexible connections. These include bushings and bearings, which are connections that allow a small amount of twisting or sliding, often without needing lubrication, and joints, which in automotive applications often use a lubricant such as a grease to allow for controlled movement. These small movements are adjusted using rubber bushings.

• When The Suspension Rubber Wears Out, It Will Produce A Knocking Or Clunking Sound
• Badly Cupped Tires And Noticeable Tire Shaking
• Wheel Shimmy Or Vibration After Hitting A Bump
• Suspension Bottoming On Rough Roads Or When Backing Out Of A Driveway
• A Bouncy Ride
• Body Sway Or Rocking When Cornering Or Driving In Strong Crosswinds
• Nosedive When Braking Hard
• Fluid Leaking From A Strut Or Shock
• Bushing Damage Or Wear Out
• The Rubber Part Of Strut Damage

It is said that a workman is only as good as his tools, and it is definitely true when it comes to the car bodywork. It is vital to have the right tools to repair your Suspension Part Kit or else a straightforward job would turn into constant headaches. So that’s why we have listed out some invaluable tools below which you will need while repairing your Suspension Part Kits.

• Hydraulic Jack
• Combination Plier
• Set Of A Screwdriver
• Basic Socket Wrench Set
• Jack Stand
• Spring Compressing Clamp

When it comes to vehicle owners choice, the brands really matter a lot. You might pay a premium for a specific car part brand, over time, as it has created a perception of quality, stability as well as trust. There are some leading car parts brands which are more than just products or services as they give rise to memories and emotions related with the quality. So have a look at some top brands for Suspension Part Kits.

Till now you must have understood what car Suspension Part Kit actually is, but still are you thinking that what are its associated parts? So, let’s just dig out what its components are: -

• Springs
• Shock Absorbers
• Front Struts
• Arms
• Bars
• Linkages
• Bushings
• Knuckle Assembly
• Brake Assembly
• Ball Joints

For replacing the suspension part kit, labor would cost about $150 to $200, depending on the type of vehicle. To remove the suspension part kit, other related parts have to be removed first which may take about 2 hours depending on the type of vehicle.

MacPherson Strut suspension kit: First, loosen the bolts securing the wheel and lift the car with a jack. Once the car is raised, position a jack stand under the car for stability. Remove the bolts that secure the wheel and remove the wheel. Remove the brake line support bracket from the strut assembly. Remove the sway bar if necessary. Loosen the strut from the steering knuckle and free it. Once you've gotten these obstacles out of the way, you're ready to remove the old strut. There are most likely two or three large bolts holding the strut to the steering knuckle. Remove these by removing the nuts from the assembly and loosening the strut. Open the hood and locate the strut towers to remove the bolts. They are usually located at the midpoint of the inside fender well and look like cylinders. They are most likely held in by three small bolts. Remove the strut tower bolts. Pull the old strut free. Take the spring compressor tool and compress the spring. Remove the nut on top of the strut, free the spring, and remove all the old rubber parts. Take the new strut kit and fit it as removed. Place the spring safely. Fit the strut on the vehicle as removed. After completion remember to do wheel alignment of the vehicle.