OEM Mopar Bushing & Bearings

What are bushings and bearings on a car? What is the difference between a bushing and a bearing? Bushings, for one, are flexible, vibration-resistant mounts that enable auto parts to move the way they're supposed to. You can usually find a bushing or two in everything from your vehicle's suspension's control arms and sway bars to its body and strut mounts. The simplest type of bushing is no more than a metal inner sleeve bonded to an outer one using rubber. Some are filled with oil, while others are molded. The secondary purpose of bushings, in this case, is to reduce vibration felt in your cabin. Bearings, on the other hand, are smooth metal rollers, usually balls, with equally smooth inner and outer metal surfaces for the balls to roll against. They "bear" or support loads, allowing auto parts that spin to spin with as little resistance as possible.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Worn Bushings and Bad Bearings?

Shrinking, stiffening, cracking, or even softening bushing surfaces can indicate imminent bushing problems, as can abnormal tire wear, sideways pull when accelerating or braking, and clunking across uneven terrain. Bearing issues often manifest as vibration during motion, but it depends on the part in question. If you suspect your vehicle's bushings and bearings are going bad and need to be replaced, do an inspection first to be sure. Then, order the best parts possible for repairs: genuine OEM. After all, bushings and bearings made by Mopar will come guaranteed to work with the make and model you drive. You can buy what you need at our auto parts store. Order now and save!