Steering parts
Tie rod ends
The steering mechanism of your car is one of the most complex and delicate parts of it. It consists of a number of different components, and is responsible for giving your car the ability to turn. This may not sound like much at first, until you suddenly realize that heading down a street without the [...]
Steering joints
When it comes to driving a car, boat, motorcycles, ships, airplanes or basically any transportation medium it requires steering, in other words controlling. Either to turn left or right or simple burning rubber while making a “doughnut”. The steering is where all the control is, you can basically make the vehicle go any direction you [...]
Adjustable ball joints
Ball joints are designed to join the steering knuckles to the control arms, and it is covered by a protective steel casing that is specifically intended to make sure that the dirt and grime that contaminate your vehicle’s underbody does not work its way into the ball joint and cause unnecessary damage. The difference between [...]
Steering idler arm
Improper steering can easily cause fatal car accidents. Whether you’re traveling at a casual speed, or on a highway, there’s always a major safety concern if there’s a problem with your car’s steering alignment. The faults within your steering system need to be fixed as soon as they are discovered, and it’s definitely not something [...]
Tilt steering column
A tilt steering column is also known as an adjustable steering wheel. The tilt steering column was first manufactured by General Motors in 1963. When it first came out on the market it had seven adjustable positions. These adjustable steering wheels used to be a luxury item on automobiles, but now they are installed in [...]
Pitman arm
The pitman arm is one of the most crucial parts of your car’s steering system. The pitman arm is connected to your vehicle’s steering gear, which is responsible for making your vehicle perform linear movements and be able to turn smoothly. The sector shaft secures the pitman arm in place, while a ball joint is [...]
Cruise control switch
Cruise control comes as a standard feature in many new cars and relatively modern used cars. Pioneered in the luxury car market, cruise control is a simple system designed to moderate and limit your driving speed independently from the amount of pressure that you apply to the accelerator. In practical terms, it allows you to [...]
Lower ball joint
The lower ball joint is a spherical bearing used in a wheel strut to connect the steering knuckle with the control arm. It is an essential component that allows the suspension and steering systems to work together. The joint is sealed and does not require lubrication or regular maintenance. However, the joint will eventually wear [...]
Ball joint replacement
The ball joints on your vehicle perform a very valuable function. They connect the two wheel struts in the front of the vehicle to the steering column. When the ball joints become worn out, they will cause there to be some play in the steering of your vehicle and your tires will wear out faster. [...]
Power cylinders
The steering on your vehicle is one of the important functions that you will need to drive your car properly. When your car has power steering, it will be even more difficult to steer than when you have a manual steer car. In fact, it can be very dangerous to try and steer your vehicle [...]
