Aisin To Celebrate Aftermarket Success At AAPEX
Aisin, one of the automotive industry’s largest manufacturers of aftermarket parts, including cooling, drivetrain and engine products; electronics; and chemicals and fluids is exhibiting this week for the 19th consecutive year at the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo (AAPEX). Aisin will be prominently located at the Sands Convention Center (Booth No. 1843) and will display a
New Rancho 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel Competition Radius Arm Suspension System Passes Federal Rollover Safety Test
The new Rancho competition radius arm suspension system for 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 4WD diesel trucks recently met all requirements of the U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 126 – Electronic Stability Control Systems (FMVSS-126) test. Rancho also has released a new drop bracket sport system and a “Level It” kit for the popular
New Parts For More Than 12 Million Vehicles Now Available From MOOG Steering And Suspension
Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced a complete strut assembly, control arm assembly and several additional new parts that together cover more than 12 million North American passenger vehicles. The new MOOG parts include a front complete strut assembly (No. ST8603) for more than 600,000 4WD Dodge Ram 1500 trucks, model years
Dorman Products Releases July New Product Announcement With More Than 110 Exclusive New Parts
Dorman Products Inc. recently released its July New Product Announcement featuring 275 new parts, 119 of which are exclusive formerly “Dealer Only” parts. Highlights of Dorman’s July product announcement include: • New additions to Dorman’s innovative Drop Ship Driveshaft Assemblies Program (now offering more than 60 SKUs) that fit various GM and Isuzu trucks from
How Ride Height Affects Toe Angle
How can a mysterious case of tire wear occur in a perfectly aligned vehicle? It happens and the answers aren’t always simple. To better explain, let’s go back a few decades when I aligned a 1983 Mitsubishi rear-wheel drive (RWD) pickup, only to have it return a month later with a tire scuffing complaint. My conclusion was that many independent front suspensions often require a “custom alignment” to compensate for variations in ride height caused by uneven loading.
Beyond the Warranty Maintenance Checklist
What happens after the bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties wear out? If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. What does it take to keep a vehicle going for 120,000, 180,000 or 250,000 miles? The key is maintenance and
When Should Fluids Be Replaced?
Several factors are driving modern fluid maintenance services. First, a modern vehicle’s service life often extends to well over 200,000 miles and good fluid maintenance practices are, in part, responsible for that remarkable achievement. Second, car counts in many shops are declining because late-model vehicles require less scheduled maintenance and less frequent repairs. Consequently, many shops are looking at add-on services, such as fluid maintenance, to boost shop revenues.
Rancho Adds New Systems For 2013-2014 Dodge Ram 1500 And 2003-2014 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 Diesel Trucks
Rancho has launched a brand-new 4-in. performance suspension system for 2013-2014 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD trucks and a “Level It” system for 2003-2014 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 diesel trucks. These kits add to a full range of Dodge systems available from Rancho.
Don’t Judge A Job By Its Cover
It was a picture perfect day at the auto repair shop until two new jobs showed up at the same time. A nice, clean 2007 Ford F-350 4WD diesel with an ABS light on, and a really dilapidated 1997 KIA with charging system problems and no light on. You’ll never guess how these two stories end.
Rancho Releases Additional RS7000MT Struts For Ford, Chevy And GMC Trucks
The Rancho RS7000MT monotube strut series now includes coverage of popular Ford, Chevrolet and GMC trucks, including 2014 Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 2/4WD and 2010-2013 Ford F-150 truck models.