Video Maintenance Minute: Tires and Bushings - Tire Review Magazine

Video Maintenance Minute: Tires and Bushings

It’s important to service bushings properly. If the bushing is installed incorrectly, it can lead to vibration issues and failing parts.

With the ever-increasing tire size, vehicle bushings have also increased in size to support larger wheel packages.

It’s important to service bushings properly. Remember that these bushings are direction sensitive, and if the bushing is installed incorrectly, it can lead to vibration issues and failing parts.

 

 

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