Installing Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners. TTY fasteners are mounting fasteners which are torqued beyond the state of elasticity and therefore undergo plastic transformation, causing them to become permanently elongated.
Performing An Alignment On Ford F-150 And Lincoln Mark LT Vehicles
The 2004-’08 Ford F-150 and 2005-’08 Lincoln Mark LT are not difficult vehicles to align, but they are difficult vehicles to properly inspect and adjust to the optimal specifications. The main difference with the 11th generation is in the front control arms. The lower control arm is forged aluminum. Upper ball joints have a reputation for failing sooner than lower ball joints.
Raybestos Chassis Catalog Fortifies Its 2014 Coverage
Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added listings for 25 makes and 61 models covering the 2014 model year to the Raybestos chassis catalog. Covering more than 5.4 million vehicles in operation, ball joints and control arms have been added for select Honda, Acura and Toyota models.
Autopart International Supports Professional Installers With A New Severe Duty Chassis Line
Autopart International introduces its new Severe Duty Chassis line. Engineered specifically for trucks, SUVs and commercial use vehicles, Autopart International’s new Severe Duty Chassis line offers the professional technician improved durability and extended life on ball joints and tie rod ends.
MOOG Steering And Suspension Line Expanded Again; Nearly 750 New Parts Introduced In 2012
Federal-Mogul has announced that the MOOG steering and suspension line has been expanded again, with 46 new replacement control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, ball joints and other high-quality components for late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications.
New Raybestos Brand Chassis Parts Released for Late Model Applications
Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added ball joints, tie rod ends and sway bar frame bushings to the Raybestos chassis catalog for select 2003-2012 models.
Deeza Chassis Releases 135 New Part Numbers in First Half of 2012
Deeza Chassis Parts has released 135 new chassis part numbers in the first half of 2012. Deeza’s new chassis parts include 65 Control arms, 43 tie rod ends, 19 ball joints and eight stabilizer links.
Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners. These bolts and studs that stretch are becoming more common on vehicles not just under the hood, but under the car.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
Suspension Bushing Testing: When is a Bushing Bad?
There is no real maintenance schedule for a bushing beyond periodic inspection. While tie rod ends and ball joints might occasionally receive a little “thanks” for all their hard work in the form of a greasy treat, the bushing gets no such thanks. In fact, such a “treat” can mean death to a rubber bushing.