This article will examine several examples of how to select the appropriate linear bushing for the application. Impact on performance from material and surface treatments will be discussed.

Suspension and exhaust systems begin with all of the hard parts: hangers, pipes, control arms, struts, shocks, sway bars, and springs. Bushings and insulators are the flexible connections between the ...

• Wall thickness does not directly correlate to a bushing’s strength. • Thinner bushings better dissipate heat, which is a leading cause of accelerated wear. Sometimes, thicker is better — heavy wool ...