We’re going to explore what durometer actually is and what it means for suspension bushings. Simply put, durometer is the hardness of a material and describes how it will react to force. We will cover the shore scales and their relevance, why durometer is important and how it affects certain suspension components, the role it plays in different bushing materials and how certain things affect durometer.
What is the BEST grease for Polyurethane Bushings? DST has tested the most common greasing options and here are the results.
Jeep JK Bushing Replacement Options 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 are more suited for off-road enthusiasts while others […]
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 […]
A step by step guide to installing a front sway bar on a Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S or Toyota GT86 This install guide will work for any sway bar on this platform including Whiteline’s 22MM Front Sway Bar, part number BSF45XZ and the 20MM Front Sway Bar, part number BSF45Z. How long will it take […]
A step by step guide to installing a rear sway bar on a Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S or Toyota GT86 This install guide will work for any sway bar on this platform including Whiteline’s 18 MM Rear Sway Bar, part number BSR53XZ and the 16MM Rear Sway Bar, part number BSR53Z. How long will it […]