Correctly tightened ubolts are what holds the springs firmly in place on the vehicle when driving and prevent serious damage to the suspension system or serious injury to the vehicle operator.
If broken it affects the wheel alignment and can cause a rattling noise and it is possible for it to become dislodged when going over a bump, and possibly damage your tires, or even your brake lines.
Bushings are cushions made of rubber. They are mounted on car suspension and steering joints to absorb road bumps, control the amount of movement in the joints and reduce noise and vibration.
A leaf spring is one of those items on a vehicle that you never know you need until it breaks or wears down! We experience luxury of a smooth ride becasue of the brilliant invention of leaf springs.
