ZF Services LLC Publishes New SACHS Shocks & Struts Catalog For 2013
This year, SACHS has come to market with a fully updated catalog that has expanded domestic coverage for light trucks and late-model vehicles, the company says. SACHS continues to offer solid European coverage and is growing the product line to offer even more coverage for the Asian import market. The new and improved 2013 SACHS Shocks and Struts catalog now includes 2,198 part numbers.
Worn Shocks and Struts Kill: Do I Have Your Attention Now?
Can’t sell shocks and struts? What is your excuse? Do you blame the economy, customer income or even how well late-model vehicles are manufactured? There should be no excuse when it comes to recommending new shocks and struts. By not recommending these items, you are doing the customer a greater disservice than stealing change out
Selling the Complete Ride Control Job (Shocks & Struts)
A new strut or shock is only as good as the parts attached to it. These “required” components (notice I did not say add-ons) should be sold as part of any shock or strut replacement.
Suspension Tech: Monotube Shocks and Struts
When the monotube design was invented back in the 1950s, it was a revolutionary breakthrough in shock absorber technology. The floating piston and high pressure gas charge solved the foaming problem that had plagued conventional hydraulic shocks for a long time.
Tech Feature: Inspecting Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts are simple devices. Their function is to dampen the movement of the springs, suspension and vehicle pitch. This means that as the spring is compressed, the movement is not sudden and when the energy or movement is released, it is not overpowering.
Tech Tip: What Really Wears Out Inside Shocks and Struts
When shocks and struts wear out there are almost no visual clues. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Next to performing an autopsy or throwing the unit on a dynamometer, there is no conclusive way to determine if the internal components are worn to a point where it could compromise vehicle stability. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low frequency movements.
Struts: The ‘Loaded’ Question When it Comes to Ride Control
What can you do in 17 minutes? You can make money on those 17 minutes of billed labor or you can give up those 17 minutes per corner of a vehicle in order to sell a more profitable part that has the potential to lower the chances of a comeback and give the customer more value for the money?
Motorists Can Save Up to $150 on New Shocks and Struts through Monroe Promotion
Consumers can save up to $150 on replacement shock absorbers and/or struts during the spring repair season through the Monroe “Take Control” promotion from Tenneco Inc. Replacing worn ride control components can help improve a vehicle’s handling characteristics, stopping performance and comfort.
Selling Shocks & Struts: Getting Past Your Feelings so You Can Sell More Ride Control
Early in my career, I was young, stupid and drove some of the most dangerous vehicles in terms of unperformed repairs because I knew that I could fix it “someday.” I believed in the philosophy that a car was half worn, not half broken.
Tech Feature: Servicing MacPherson Struts
In today’s fast-paced import service market, it’s easy to forget the basics of inspecting and repairing MacPherson struts on front suspension systems. But before we get into servicing MacPherson struts, let’s take a look at the design and function of most modern front suspension struts.