Last summer I picked up a 2002 BMW M3 coupe with an astonishing 284,000 miles on the clock. While the car was rust free and in generally good shape for the mileage, it still needed a whole bunch of ...

Are control arms easy to replace? Yes, control arms are relatively easy to replace because you only need basic tools. The most difficult aspect of replacing control arms tends to always be breaking ...

The rear control arms on 1979-2004 Mustangs have a big job. Not only do the control arms transfer the axle torque to the chassis, the angled upper arms also locate the rear axle during cornering. Over ...

One of the most essential components of a classic auto build is reworking the car's brakes and suspension. Obviously the weight of these metal beasts is far heavier than today's plastic and fiberglass ...

Ford's rear suspension design criteria on the new-for-1979 Mustang was likely: 1) Keep the rear axle between the fenders, and 2) Do it cheap. While the four-link suspension on 1979-2004 Mustangs ...

The 2019 Ram 1500 half-ton pickup from Stellantis was industry’s first use of a hybrid composite/metal upper control arm on a light truck. The innovative design reduces mass and lowers operating ...