Todd Parrott, Crew Chief For No. 43 Smithfield Ford, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award At New Hampshire
Todd Parrott, crew chief for the No. 43 Smithfield Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola, won Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after helping Almirola overcome tight handling to post his first top-five finish of the season.
KYB Americas Announces 2013-2014 Catalog
KYB Americas has announced the recent release of a new comprehensive ride control components catalog. Featuring more than 3,100 items, the 380-page catalog is a complete resource guide for automotive professionals, according to KYB Product Manager Tim Oldiges.
Why Shocks And Struts Wear Out
Ask any one working the front counter what is the most difficult items to sell and two items will always come up, diagnostic fees and struts. When shocks and struts wear out, there are almost no visual clues. The car will not turn on a light or leave the customer stranded. The clues are all in the “seat of the pants” of the driver. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low-frequency movements.
Arnott Offers July 4th Promotion
Arnott is offering a “July 4th” limited time promotion. Save up to 10% on Arnott Air Suspension Products for automobiles through July 8.
Arnott Releases Installation Videos For Audi Allroad Quattro
Arnott has released a series of installation videos showing how to install Arnott’s line of replacement air suspension products for the 2000-2006 Audi Allroad Quattro. The videos show ASE-certified professionals how to replace the front and rear air springs with Arnott’s Generation-II Rear Air Springs and the Audi original equipment shocks with Arnott’s Bilstein Sport Shock Kit.
Monroe ‘Real Rewards’ Program Is Back, With $30 Visa Rewards For Monroe Sales
Tenneco has announced that the Monroe “Real Rewards” promotion returns this July and August, rewarding technicians with a $30 Visa prepaid card for each pair of qualifying Monroe Quick-Strut replacement assemblies sold during the promotional period.
Steering And Suspension Parts For More Than 70 Additional Applications Now Available Through MOOG Brand
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG Steering and Suspension product line has been expanded with high-quality components for more than 70 additional applications, including dozens of popular late-model foreign nameplate vehicles.
Why Do Ball Joints, Tie Rods And Control Arms Wear Out?
The ball and socket joint has been around on animals and humans for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because it works. But, just like our hip joints, ball and socket joints, like ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links, wear out.
KYB Americas Corp. Announces New Quarterly e-Learning Newsletter
KYB Americas Corp. announces the release of the first ever KYB Ride Control Expert Series e-learning newsletter. In addition to offering tips and advice on successful ride control sales methods at the service counter, the newsletter gives service providers a forum for ride control technical topics, as well as an insight into KYB’s OEA manufacturing processes.
Chassis Service On 1999-2006 Honda Insight Hybrid
One of the defining elements of the Honda Insight Hybrid is the rear suspension. The rear wheel track is significantly narrower than the front. Another item is the skirts over the rear wheels. The skirts are attached with two fasteners at the bottom of skirts’ lips and slide down out of the clips.
Dozens Of New Parts Added To MOOG Steering And Suspension Line
The new MOOG parts include right and left front tie rod ends for 2010-2012 Toyota Prius and 2011-2012 Lexus CT 200H hybrid passenger cars; right and left stabilizer bar link kits for 2011-2012 Nissan Juke all-wheel-drive and 2012 Honda Civic models; and right and left outer tie rod ends for 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ hybrid models. Federal-Mogul also has introduced a rear, L-shaped sway bar link kit for 2010-2012 Hyundai Tucson, 2011-2012 Kia Optima and Sportage, and 2011-2012 Hyundai Sonata models.
Air Ride Height Sensor Diagnostics
Some ride height sensor modules connect to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus or other SAE or ISO bus or ride control module. The module can connect directly to the ABS/ESC module on a CAN bus or it can be part of the overall CAN Network in a loop that connects various modules in the vehicle.