News Update: Denso…Continually Improving
A global supplier of automotive technology, systems and components, Denso truly embraces what it means to be global by bringing the Japanese culture to its North American plants and vice versa. As the second largest automotive supplier in the world, operating in 32 countries, Denso lives by the concept of the Japanese term for continuous
Tech Tip: Maximizing Ride Control, Steering Response and Handling
Any spring, whether it’s a leaf, torsion or coil spring, must compensate for irregularities in the road surface, maintain the suspension system at a predetermined height and support added weight without excessive sagging. As you’ll read, each of these functions is extremely important in providing comfort, precise handling and load-bearing capability in the modern import vehicle.
Technology Tour from Monroe Educates Service Professionals about Premium Performance Differences
The Tenneco Technology Tour – including the Monroe Ride & Drive training experience – will visit more than 30 cities in North America during 2007 to help thousands of automotive service professionals explore premium ride control products.
Diagnostic Solutions: Springs and Things
Maximizing Ride Control…Steering Response & Handling
Tech Feature: Performance Modifications…Getting a ‘Handle’ on Your Customers’ Tuning Needs
The sport compact car market is hotter than ever. The market has moved beyond the simple bolt-ons such as wheels, tires, brake rotors and spoilers. It’s not unusual today to see sport compact engines producing upward of 400 horsepower on the street. With so much power under the hood, the challenge is getting the horsepower
Motorist Assurance Program to Launch Aggressive Automotive Trade and Consumer Outreach Initiative in 2007
The non-profit Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will launch an aggressive automotive trade and consumer outreach initiative in 2007 to help build consumer trust and satisfaction with the automotive maintenance and repair industry.
New KYB Catalog Features Effective Selling Strategy and 174 New Part Numbers
KYB America LLC, a leading supplier of OE and aftermarket shocks and struts, recently launched a new full line catalog. In addition to adding 174 new part numbers, including steering stabilizers, KYB has also incorporated an effective selling strategy that provides valuable insight for successfully selling ride control products.
Ride Control Upgrades Offer Growing Opportunities for Added Sales and Profitability
KYB America LLC, a supplier of OE and aftermarket shocks and struts, views ride control upgrades as viable opportunities for creating extra shock sales and profits from the installation of heavy-duty and performance shocks.
2007 Monroe Ride Control Master Catalog Reflects Expansion of Domestic and Import Coverage
The 2007 Monroe Shocks and Struts Master Catalog, featuring more than 200 new part numbers for popular late-model domestic and import vehicles as well as a growing range of replacement solutions for specialty and performance applications, is now available from Tenneco Inc.
Sir Tools Offers Solution for Prying Open Strut Clamps of Hub Castings
Sir Tools brings you these special Oval Pin Drive Bits with a 1/2-inch drive needed for the crucial task of prying open strut clamps of hub castings. The bottom end of the strut is inserted into a clamp or vise of the hub casting. With time and exposure to the elements, there is a considerable amount of metal-to-metal bonding between the strut and clamp.