Understanding your car’s suspension geometry
How does car suspension manage to keep the wheels pointing in the right direction and at the right angle? Here's a guide to positive camber, negative caster, tracking and more...
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What goes wrong with suspension struts?
MacPherson struts are dependable things, but like all moving parts they eventually wear out. Here's what to watch for and how to change them...
How to check your car’s shocks for wear
Keeping the ride pleasant on your car is the work of a double act. You have the springs of course, but then you have the shock absorbers, which… well, they absorb shocks. Without them the car would just be a wobbly mess and the springs would compress at the mere mention of load or a rough surface.
How to check your car’s shocks for wear
Wondering what shock absorbers you need for your car? Are they expensive? Can shock absorbers leak? Haynes has all the answers.
Are your front shocks dead, and what will it cost to fix them?
How can you tell if your shock absorbers are on the way out? Here are four things to look for.