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Loose Ball Joints and Control Arms--Safety Issue!!

February 14, 2019

Forest VA, Lynchburg, state inspection, steering and suspension, suspension

This middle-aged Chevy S.U.V. is driven daily and came in for a routine state inspection. During the required steering/suspension check, we found both front upper ball joints and control arms dangerously worn. These components are supposed to be tight with no play. As you…

Broken Toyota Sway Bar

July 22, 2018

Auto Repair, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, steering and suspension

The customer brought this Toyota in after noticing something “broken” and rattling under the car. The cause was readily apparent since a rear sway bar had completely broken in two. Sway bars help stabilize a car around curves or during evasive handling maneuvers, transferring energy…

Why Should You Replace Busted Axle Boots?

July 12, 2018

Auto Repair, Forest VA, Lynchburg VA, steering and suspension

This Jeep Cherokee shows how long term neglect of busted axle boots can lead to a more serious and costly repair. On one side, the broken axle boot is completely gone, having busted up and flown away from the vehicle. This allowed all the grease…