Atv Suspension

The a-arm control arms are connected to the frame or body of an ATV through flexible rubber bushings, called control arm bushings. When replacing this allows a control arm to swing up and down better as front wheels roll over bumps and potholes.

The most common signs that arm bushings and ball joints are going bad are uneven tire wear, vibration, clunking noises specifically coming from the control arm and usually following a bump, braking, or a hard turn. Steering wander that pulls the left or right without input from the steering wheel.

The Steering Knuckles are the connection point for the front wheels, suspension members and steering linkage. The wheels may attach to spindles, which can be an integral part of the knuckle, this is a common arrangement for rear-wheel drive vehicles, or they may mount to hubs that bolt to the knuckles, and to which the drive axles are connected typically for front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. Ball joints allow the knuckles to move up and down with suspension movement and pivot in response to steering input.

When steering knuckles bushings wear, they allow more movement. The driver may feel a shimmy from the front of the vehicle, or hear clunking or rattling noises on rough roads, when turning the wheel or in hard braking. Drivers may also experience poor handling or loose steering. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident. Various parts of the assembly may wear out as well, such as the bushings or ball joints.

When Shock Bearings wear down or completely trashed you will notice your Atv bouncing (hopping), also notice the front-end to dive or the rear squats. If you allow this to continue you will damage the shock and shock spring and other suspension parts. These kits are specific to vehicle type as the parts are as well. The upper and lower shock bearing consists of shaft bearings, seals, and spacers.

The Tie Rod is a part of the steering system. When turning the steering wheel, the steering rack slides, and the tie rod turn the steering knuckles in the desired direction. A tie rod is made of two components: the inner and outer tie rod ends. Both tie rod ends have ball joints.

Tie Rod Ends primary job is to keep things solid on the front end of your atv. The ends allow the steering to control the wheels direction. When the rod ends wear your steering wheel shakes or feels loose thus a tie rod is wearing down the front-end alignment causing it to be off. Replacing all worn components will eliminate other parts to wear or be permanently damaged.

How the parts are made and material type. The delrin bushings absorb vibration and withstand even the harshest riding conditions, our bushing parts are continuously put through the rigors and multiple riding styles. The needle bearings, shaft bearings are all case hardened and plated to