What Is A Trailing Arm Bushing

Trailing arm bushings connect your wheel axles to your car’s frame or chassis. By connecting the trailing arm to the wheels, the suspension will run smoother by keeping the wheels on axis. If there is a malfunction, your trailing arm will start to have trouble keeping your wheel in place.

Common Signs And Symptoms That You Need to Replace A Trailing Arm Bushing

• Clunking sound going over bumps or at high speeds
• Tires have excessive tracks or wear
• Steering feels loose

How Important Is This Service?

Without properly working trailing arms, your vehicle can be harder to control and your wheels may feel loose. Though it may not be immediately unsafe, it can escalate to that. More likely, it will simply cause a lot of damage to your car, so to avoid those costly repairs have it replaced immediately.