Polyurethane Bushings are an aftermarket alternative for replacing or upgrading the suspension bushings in a vehicle. There are a few reasons you might consider installing poly bushings but most boil down to finding a better balance between performance, durability, and comfort. […]
Moog sells their suspension parts through dealers and works with them on a case by case basis regarding warranty issues. So when you buy a Moog part the warranty you get is based on who you buy the part from. Some dealers support limited lifetime warranties and some do not. […]
Both lift kits and leveling kits are designed to raise the ride height of a vehicle to fit larger tires and to possibly increase the overall ground clearance of your vehicle, but let’s dive a little deeper and find out what makes each kit tick. […]
A body lift raises the body of the vehicle, giving it a more aggressive look and impressive stature. Suspension lift kits each function on the principle of raising the suspension, along with everything it supports to increase performance. Let’s take a look at the lift that’s perfect for you. […]
Checking the ball joints on your vehicle is a simple process that can be accomplished with a jack, jack stands, flat head screwdriver, and a 2×4. Once the vehicle is jacked up you can manipulate the tire or ball joint to check for looseness. […]
What is the BEST grease for Polyurethane Bushings? DST has tested the most common greasing options and here are the results. […]
How do you properly grease a ball joint? DST will provide some detailed instructions for lubricating a ball joint with or without a grease zerk fitting. […]
A complete guide to modifying stock motor mounts by making your own urethane motor mount inserts. […]
What’s the difference between rubber and polyurethane suspension bushings? DST takes an in-depth look at the material differences between rubber and poly. […]
How do you install a suspension bushing without a press? DST shows you how with an in-depth article showing you how to install a bushing with basic tools. […]
If you’re like many of DST’s customers, you’re probably tired of hearing shallow marketing lingo. You’re looking at Whiteline and thinking, “What does -Activate More Grip- even mean?” – or you’re looking at Prothane and asking yourself or your friends, “What does -Motion Control- have to do with how well a bushing performs?” The staff […]
Where are Moog parts made? “Where does Moog make their parts?” Sadly this question isn’t as easy to answer as it used to be. Back in the golden years Moog chassis parts were manufactured solely in the USA, and in a lot of cases, people still assume that today. But as the years have gone […]
6 Ways to Measure a Sway Bar Whether you’re replacing your old sway bar bushings, or just trying to determine what size sway bar you want to upgrade to, measuring the diameter of your current sway bar is vitally important. Thankfully, measuring your sway bar can be done easily and in this article we’ll show […]
Free Sway Bar Measuring Tool If you’re looking for an easy and accurate way to measure your sway bar, these free print-outs can easily solve your puzzle. These tools have measurements in both millimeters and inches, just pick whichever unit of measurement works for you. Once you make your decision, click on the corresponding image […]
DST Lateral Locks Sway Bar Shifting: It’s a real thing When you take corners, the sway bar will shift laterally. That’s not even a question. Lateral locks are installed just next to the sway bar mount to prevent excess lateral shifting. DST’s DLL Lateral Locks are an easy DIY upgrade that takes just minutes, but […]
Moog Control Arms: CK, K, or RK? CK, K or RK? We here at Diverse Suspension Technologies get this question a whole lot. If you are putting parts on your vehicle, you want to know exactly what you are installing. It can be hard to do that with all of these letter designations. So here […]
Loading a Grease Gun is a fairly simple task, but there are a few tricks that can make it easier. Whether it’s your first time using a grease gun, or you’ve already reloaded it but no grease is coming out, this video and step-by-step instructions will detail how to load and prime a grease gun. […]
Thank You First Responders At DST, we know how lucky we are. From our amazing customers, to the joy of eating lunch by a pond surrounded by farm animals – we know that, in part, this is because of the safety we feel. This safety is provided by the first responders in our area. As […]
DST Installs a Steering Stabilizer on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK The DST team got the chance to install a Daystar Steering Stabilizer on a 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK so we picked up our tool box (and camera) and got to work. This article will chronicle our journey from stock steering stabilizer to Daystar steering […]
The Best Replacement Front Control Arm Bushings for your 2007-2014 Jeep Wrangler JK There are several brands that manufacture Front Control Arm Bushings for your 2007-2014 Jeep Wrangler JK. They range from complete replacement kits to individual bushings, depending on whether you want to poly out your suspension or quickly fix a broken piece. Some […]