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Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)
When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight. That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026
Your Vehicle's Suspension in DUTTON, MI
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and over long distances, holding your tires’ footprint on the road. Eventually, components do wear out, but how lon...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
Ball Joints
Most drivers in DUTTON, MI know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in sev...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
Dutton Automotive Service Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft
Dutton Automotive Service Tech Question:
I'm Doug. A few years ago I was driving my '85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometers) on it. I was going up a hill in DUTTO...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
Suspension Integrity In DUTTON
Your skeleton provides the structure to hold up your weight. Your joints cushion you as you walk and allow you to change direction.
Your vehicle’s suspension system is similar: It bears t...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025
That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)
There's nothing quite like the feeling of driving down the road and, suddenly, the back end of your vehicle collapses. A possible cause is that something in your suspension has broken. Suspensio...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025
Schedule A Suspension Inspection At Dutton Automotive Service
Today's DUTTON car care article focuses on your suspension. Dutton Automotive Service customers need to know that in addition to just wearing out, suspension components can be damaged in an acci...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023
Suspension
Let's talk about your suspension – you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride as you cruise around DUTTON, MI. Your susp...
Published on: Jan 01, 2023