Rear suspension bush worn and coming away from the wishbone. We replaced it to restore safe, smooth handling. Book your suspension check in Newtownabbey.
This car came into 1Stop Motor Shop in Newtownabbey with knocking noises from the front end and had vague handling on the road. After getting it on the ramp, we found the cause — the rear suspension bush was badly worn and coming away from the wishbone.
This might not seem major, but a failed bush can affect the car’s alignment, stability, and tyre wear — and should never be ignored.
A suspension bush acts like a cushion between metal parts of the suspension system. It:
Absorbs shocks and vibrations
Helps control suspension movement
Keeps components aligned properly
When it fails:
The car may knock or creak
Tyres can wear unevenly
Rear-end becomes unstable during cornering or braking
You might notice:
Clunking or knocking over bumps
Car feels unstable at speed
Uneven tyre wear
Poor alignment or steering drift
Failing MOT due to suspension play
Once diagnosed, we:
Removed the damaged bush and wishbone
Installed a new bush with correct torque settings
Checked rear suspension geometry
Test-drove the vehicle
The difference? Much smoother ride and sharper handling.
At 1Stop Motor Shop, we provide:
Full suspension inspections
Bush and wishbone replacements
Wheel alignment & geometry checks
Pre-MOT safety checks
If something feels off with your suspension, we’ll get you sorted.
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