Glossary / Suspension

bushings

41 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

They’re the soft pads that let parts move a bit and keep noise down.

Technical Definition

Bushings are rubber or polyurethane pads that isolate vibration and allow limited movement between suspension parts.

Hear It Discussed

"And what's wrong is that the bushing part of it is all worn out. So he'll see it move. He'll see the thing move and he'll say, hey, there's something broken here."
#2626: Rats! The Best of Car Talk 21:52

"It wasn't that so it the bushings at the front... Uh were done... Oh because the bushing was loose."
Cars for Swinging?; Puncture; Mecum Results; More! The Smoking Tire 42:11

"the control arm, the back end where the bushing is was literally hanging almost touching the ground."
Car Repair Advice Live Over The Air You Can Call Us and Ask Questions Under The Hood show 32:21