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West End Garage Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft
West End Garage 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 Little Rock and...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026
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: Aug 24, 2025
Suspension Integrity In Little Rock
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: Aug 03, 2025
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 Little Rock, Arkansas. You...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
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: Aug 11, 2024
Ball Joints
Most drivers in Little Rock, Arkansas 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 ...
Published on: Mar 18, 2024
West End Garage Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension
After many years and tens of thousands of miles, your suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive.
As you can imagine, if most of your driving is ...
Published on: Dec 31, 2020
Suspension Wear
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Little Rock, Arkansas. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over ...
Published on: Jul 26, 2020