How do you clean your suspension parts?

… if you do clean them at all?

im referring to the control arms, tie rods, etc.. the stuff right below the engine.

or if you clean under your car in general, please share any tips and tricks.

im afraid to pressure wash down there as it may lead to rust or messing up anything.

 

Just soap and water and some elbow grease. You can spray some citric based degreaser on it if you want. But a good scrubbing goes a long way.

 

I opt for the undercarriage wash at the car wash.

 

I use a undercarriage roller attachment on the power washer if its really bad

 

Like this…

 

Hydro spray at the car wash.

 

Pressure washing can lead to getting water into spots you don't want it, like grease fittings, inside tie rod boots, etc, but if you just pay attention to those things, it's usually fine. I use regular car wash in there and an old rag or brush to wipe it all down, or simple green also works too.

 

Toothbrush

 

Works great rinsing the salt water from under the boat trailer, too.