Smooth Sailing: Steering, Suspension & Ride Control Repair Opportunities
Original equipment chassis parts on late-model cars and trucks are supposedly engineered to go 150,000 miles or more. But is that 150,000 miles of highway driving on nice smooth roads or 150,000 miles of bumps, potholes and rough roads? The OEMs say it’s some of both. Nobody can predict exactly how long a chassis part
AAPEX 2021: PRT Showcases Ride-Control Products
Bruno Bello, director of global category & marketing, and John Rupert, senior VP of sales, discuss PRT’s strengths.
Delphi’s Damping Control Technologies Help Smooth the Ride
Delphi Corporation’s high-performance, semi-active suspension control system, MagneRide, currently featured on six premium vehicles in the U.S., has been contracted for five new vehicle applications to be in production by 2007.
Air Ride Diagnostics: Reservoirs and Compressors
The secret to diagnosing air ride problems is knowing what criteria the system uses to regulate the compressor/reservoir and having the right tool.
Jaguar Air Ride Diagnostics
The 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ8 and XJR were the first and last Jaguars with four-corner air ride suspension.
Air Ride Suspension Diagnostics
The key to understanding the embedded logic of air ride systems is using service information.
Lexus Air Ride Repair
A conversion kit might cost less and provide better long-term results for the customer.
Installing Replacement Air Ride Shocks and Struts
Learn how to replace air ride units on the 2015 to 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Tahoe and other models. Sponsored by PRT.
Air Ride Diagnostics Q&A: What You Don’t Know Might Be The Missing Piece Of The Diagnostic Puzzle
Air ride diagnostics can be just as complex as any ABS or fuel injection problem. The diagnostic process should start with questions about the system rather than the parts. Failing to find the root cause of a warning light DTC or intermittent problem will typically cause the problem to come back as soon as the
Mercedes-Benz Active Body Control (ABC) Suspension Tips
ABC suspension systems can be complicated to service if you do not have the right tools, training or knowledge.
