The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

The fastest wearing rear suspension part on 1963-’82 Corvettes is the strut rod bushing. The rubber A-arm bushings in the front suspension last longer because they only deal with rotation about their ...

Hooking up has long been the challenge for drag racers everywhere. Lost contact patch at launch translates to disappointing 60-foot and quarter-mile times. Weight distribution and transfer at launch ...

If your car feels rough over bumps, sags on one side or makes clunking noises, the suspension system could be at fault. Repair costs vary widely depending on which components need work — minor fixes ...

Most Ford cars and trucks have gas-charged hood lift springs, but not Mustangs. The humble prop rod dates back to the downsized 1974 Mustang II, which was the first Mustang to have one. Fox Mustangs ...

Most Ford cars and trucks have gas-charged hood lift springs, but not Mustangs. The humble prop rod dates back to the downsized 1974 Mustang II, which was the first Mustang to have one. Fox Mustangs ...