Classic Car Suspension & Steering: Inspection, Setup, and Upgrades

Ball Joints, Bearings, Brakes and Bushes – What Wears, What Matters

Hands-On Classic Car Suspension & Steering Workshop

In this practical, interactive session you’ll work directly on classic car suspension and steering components under friendly guidance. By the end, you’ll understand what wears out, how to check for it yourself, and what really affects how your car feels and handles.

You’ll learn and do:

• Hands-on Inspection Techniques
  • How to safely lift and support your car for suspension checks
  • How to physically inspect ball joints, wheel bearings, bushes, and steering linkages
  • What to look and feel for when checking play, wear, and deterioration
• Recognise What’s Normal vs. What’s a Problem
  • Feeling acceptable movement vs. excessive play
  • Identifying worn or deteriorated bushes and joints
  • Understanding how wear impacts handling, steering feel, and tyre wear
• Practical Wear Checks You Can Repeat at Home
  • Simple tests with basic tools (no specialist gear required)
  • Measuring and comparing component movement
  • Learning to communicate what you find in plain language
• Basic Service & Adjustment Skills
  • How to clean and lubricate parts where applicable
  • Which bushes and bearings can be adjusted vs. replaced
  • Safe removal and re-installation basics
• Ask Questions & Get Real Tips
  • Why suspension wear often shows up first on corners or over bumps
  • Common classic car quirks and how to deal with them
  • How to prioritise wear items for safety, handling, and comfort

Course Benefits

By working on real parts together, you’ll build confidence to assess your own classic car’s suspension and steering condition — helping you save on service costs, improve safety, and enjoy driving more. You’ll leave with skills you can use in your garage the very next weekend.