Symptoms of Bad U Joints
Bad U Joints can make squeaking noises at low speeds and cause vibrations or more serious symptoms. Understanding the causes for premature wear can help you find the right replacement.
Author: Josh Daniels
Body Lift vs Suspension Lift
Body and suspension lifts both offer a taller ride and room for larger wheels and tires, but they do have differences like cost, center of gravity and handling changes, and ground clearance. We’re going to take a look at some of these characteristics in-depth and hopefully give you a better idea of which lifting method you need.
Bare or Complete Strut Replacements – How to Choose
A loaded strut is a complete, easily installed replacement for every part of the strut assembly and can offer a cheaper replacement than a bare strut that reuses some original components, but also requires tool rentals or professional installation. We’ll help you decide which option is best for your vehicle.
Symptoms of a Bad Control Arm
A bad control arm really means there’s a bad ball joint or worn control arm bushings. When they fail you can experience symptoms ranging from clunking noises to steering wander. This article will highlight the symptoms along with the reasons for control arm failure and what to do about it.
Why Use Polyurethane Bushings?
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.
What Is Moog’s Warranty?
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.
How to Load a Grease Gun
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.
How To Check Ball Joints
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.
The Best Grease for Polyurethane Bushings
What is the BEST grease for Polyurethane Bushings? DST has tested the most common greasing options and here are the results.
DST’s First Responder Discount
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 […]