Suspension damage
So, according to the dealer, my 2016 Kia Sorento will soon need new rear suspension trail arms. They claim it is damage from towing so the warranty won't cover it. Now, my Sorento, a 2016 FWD V6 S...
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dodge guy wrote:
In my years of working at dealerships, I`ve never seen where suspension bushings are considered wear items. And towing the advertised weight should fall within normal use. I`ve never seen an owners manual that states to replace suspension bushing after towing!
Just because you've never seen it doesn't make it so.
Why would bushings NOT be considered wear items? Ball joints are considered wear items. Struts are considered wear items. Springs are considered wear items. Shocks are considered wear items. Rack and pinions are considered wear items. Unit bearings are considered wear items. Pretty much any other suspension part that holds the wheels to the car is considered a wear item. Why not the bushings, and by extension, the trailing arms if that is how the dealership typically replaces them.
