How does car suspension work?

Suspension combines tyres, springs, shock absorbers, sway bars, links and control arms to keep the tyres in contact with the road, improving traction, braking and stability.

How much does it cost to repair suspension?

Costs depend on the parts and wear found during inspection. A checkup identifies whether bushes, shocks or other components need replacement.

How do I know if my suspension needs repair?

Look for clunks or squeaks over bumps, uneven tyre wear, poor straight-line tracking, excessive body roll or instability under braking.

Is it safe to drive with worn suspension?

No. Worn parts can reduce braking performance and control. Book an inspection before further driving.

What are common suspension problems?

Misalignment, perished OE rubber bushes, leaking or faded shocks, incorrect components installed, wrong or illegal lift setups and ride-height issues.

How long does a suspension repair take?

Typical jobs take about 1–5 hours depending on the vehicle and parts involved.

What are the signs of a bad wheel alignment?

Steering wheel off-centre, pulling to one side, vibration or tramlining, and rapid or uneven tyre wear.

What happens if I skip wheel alignments?

Handling suffers and tyres wear quickly, which increases running costs.

When should I replace suspension bushings?

Replace when you see cracks, excessive movement or noise. Polyurethane bushings are a durable upgrade where available.

When should I consider a 4x4 lift kit?

When you need more ground clearance, wheel travel or to accommodate larger tyres and accessories. Choose a vehicle-specific kit.

Do I really need a wheel alignment and suspension check?

Yes. Alignment keeps geometry correct and reduces tyre wear. A suspension check spots issues early.

How often should alignment be done?

About every 12 months or sooner after off-road use, impacts, new tyres, or suspension changes.

How often should I check the power steering rack and pump?

Follow the service schedule; a good rule of thumb is periodic checks around every 20,000 km (12,000 miles) to prevent wear-related issues.

Strut Bar Bush Kit for Vehicle

Strut bar bushes play an important role in controlling suspension movement and maintaining steering stability, particularly on vehicles with strut-based front suspensio...

Strut bar bushes play an important role in controlling suspension movement and maintaining steering stability, particularly on vehicles with strut-based front suspension. These bushes support the strut rod or strut bar, helping manage braking forces and keeping suspension geometry consistent under load.

When strut bar bushes wear, steering feel and suspension stability can be affected, especially during braking and cornering.

Why Replace Strut Bar Bushes and Kits?

Strut bar bushes are exposed to constant load changes, road impact, and braking forces. Over time, worn or compressed bushes can allow excess movement in the suspension arm or strut rod, leading to vague handling, steering wander, clunking noises, and reduced alignment consistency.

Replacing strut bar bushes helps restore suspension stability and improve steering response. Upgrading to a complete kit is also an efficient way to replace all related bushes together, ensuring consistent results and long-term durability.

Strut Bar Bush Range

The strut bar bush range includes individual replacement bushes and complete kits designed to restore suspension control.

Strut bar bushes: Strut bar bushes replace worn factory bushes to reduce unwanted movement and support stable suspension geometry. They help improve steering response and reduce vibration transfer through the chassis.

Strut bar bush kits: Strut bar bush kits provide a complete solution for refreshing multiple strut bar mounting bushes at once. Replacing bushes as a set helps restore balanced suspension performance and long-term reliability.

Both options are engineered for correct fitment and durable performance.

Key Benefits of Strut Bar Bushes and Kits

Improved steering stability and response

Reduced suspension play and unwanted movement

Improved alignment consistency under braking

Reduced clunking noise and vibration

Durable replacement for worn factory bushes

Maintaining strut bar bushes helps keep suspension behaviour predictable and stable.

Who Are Strut Bar Bushes and Kits For?

This range is well suited to:

Vehicles with vague steering or suspension noise

Cars and 4x4s with worn front suspension bushes

Vehicles experiencing instability under braking

Owners refreshing suspension components during maintenance or upgrades

Replacing worn bushes helps restore factory-style suspension control and handling feel.

Restore Front Suspension Control

Shop quality strut bar bushes and bush kits online and restore stable suspension geometry and steering response. Browse the range today to reduce unwanted movement and maintain predictable handling across all driving conditions.

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