BMW Tech Tip: Rattling Noise from Front or Rear Axle
When any BMW model is driven over road hazards such as potholes or bumps at an excessive speed, wheel rims may become damaged. Soon after, a rattling noise may be heard from the front or rear axle. Suspension components may become loose or ….
Rancho ‘Buy 3, Get the 4th Free’ Promotion Marks Early Start to Summer
Rancho will bring back the popular "Buy 3, Get the 4th Free" promotion this spring, giving outdoor enthusiasts and off-roaders a chance to save on several of the industry’s leading performance shock absorbers. Rancho offers rugged performance for work and play in any ….
Federal-Mogul Introduces NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’ Award
The MOOG brand of steering and suspension components from Federal-Mogul Corporation has established a weekly and annual awards program that will honor the best-performing crew chief following each 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event and at the conclusion of the ’08 season. The MOOG "Problem Solver of the Race" Award, presented for the first time following the season-opening Daytona 500 to ….
Tech Tip: Kia Sportage Front Hub Seal Change
This bulletin provides information on a change to Sportage 4WD hub seals. To improve hub vacuum sealing during 4WD operation, a new inner seal along with corresponding revisions to knuckles and CV shafts has been developed. This new seal design was incorporated from Oct. 21, 2000 production.
Tenneco Celebrates a Decade of Customer Loyalty with 2008 Expert Plus Program
After a decade of powerful promotions, merchandising and training, the 2008 Expert Plus program from Tenneco continues to offer one of the most successful and progressive marketing programs to installers. During this anniversary year, Tenneco expects a record 18,000 members to participate in the expanded Expert Plus program.
Tech Feature: Twin-Tube Shocks and Struts
Twin-tube shocks and struts have been used as original equipment on most vehicles for many years. But in recent years, we’ve also seen more monotube shocks and struts being used as original equipment dampers on sports and performance vehicles. So what’s the difference and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each design?
Mitch Schneider: A Lesson in Choosing Words Wisely
I’m the last person in the world to minimize the power of words. They’ve been a recurring theme in my life since I was a small child and shared a single bedroom with my two younger brothers. Then, the words came together in stories about distant worlds and unusual, if not unlikely, super-heroes; and, my brothers wouldn’t sleep until they were quite satisfied there were no more words left to share.
Swaybar Tune Up
A long time ago in a service bay far away, the average tread life of a bias ply tire was 20,000 miles. Even with belted bias ply tires, you did well to get 30,000 miles. Shocks, ball joints and bushings averaged out at 40,000. Today, modern radials can get 60,000 and suspension parts can go
Monotube Shocks
From the outside, most shock absorbers and struts look pretty much alike: a round steel tube that telescopes up and down with bushings or fittings on both ends. But inside there can be significant design differences that affect not only the ride control characteristics and performance of the damper, but also its cost. Last month,
Tech Tip: Disc Brake Caliper Service
The repair or replacement of disc brake calipers has always been a controversial topic for most import shop owners and brake technicians. Some recommend replacing the brake calipers along with the brake pads, while others won’t replace the calipers unless they’re found to be defective. For many, routine caliper replacement is a cost issue and many shops deal with this issue by installing remanufactured calipers "loaded" with new brake pads.