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MOOG Steering And Suspension Brand Extends NASCAR Sprint Cup Title Streak To 47 Years

After 47 years, 20 different drivers and countless product innovations, one thing hasn’t changed for Federal-Mogul’s MOOG steering and suspension brand: It remains the technology of choice of NASCAR Sprint Cup champions. The automotive aftermarket’s premier brand of steering and suspension parts extended its Cup winning streak to 47 years when Brad Keselowski and the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge clinched their first title in the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway, said the company.

Save 10% On Arnott Products During October

Fall is a great time to fix up your car including any air suspension maintenance items you may be considering. To help you save money, Arnott is offering a special “10% Off Oktoberfest Savings” opportunity on ALL Arnott Air Suspension products.

2005-2011 Cadillac STS

The STS is one of those vehicles where a scan tool would be handy if you are performing alignment and chassis repairs. Every STS requires a scan tool to reset the steering angle sensor.

Directions: Autonomous Autos Take to the Streets

There is a lot of speculation on how driverless vehicles – which are already on the roads as test cars – will impact the service industry.

Three Crew Chiefs Deadlocked at Top of MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Standings Heading Into Chase for the Sprint Cup

NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chiefs Steve Addington, Chad Johnston and Steve Letarte are deadlocked at the top of the standings for the $100,000 MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Year” Award as NASCAR heads into its season-ending 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup. Addington, crew chief for defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, captured his share of the lead by winning his fourth MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (VA) International Raceway.

‘Shocktober’ is Back

Motorists will have a chance to save money on top ride control products from the Monroe and Rancho brands this fall through the Monroe and Rancho Shocktober promotion.

KYB Americas Launches New Stability Control and Sales Training Program

KYB Americas Corp. has launched a new stability control and sales training program for service providers. KYB Americas says the program was created, in part, to address the rapid increase of strut-equipped vehicles and the higher cost of replacing them, which has made it more difficult for the service provider to earn the sale.

Fifty-Six New MOOG Steering and Suspension Parts Expand Brand’s Coverage to Millions of Additional Vehicles

The MOOG steering and suspension line from Federal-Mogul now includes 56 new parts that expand the brand’s coverage to millions of additional foreign nameplate and domestic passenger vehicles. According to Federal-Mogul, the Moog brand – as the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” – delivers innovative product designs that provide enhanced performance and durability and help make installation easier.

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.

2009-’10 Honda Pilot Clicking Noise Coming From the Front Suspension During Acceleration or Braking

If a 2009-’10 Honda Pilot owner complains that the vehicle is making one or more clicking noises from the front suspension while accelerating or braking, it could be due to a faulty front suspension rear lower arm bushing bracket. If this is the case, replace both front suspension rear lower arm bushing brackets, and check the wheel alignment.

Rodney Childers, Crew Chief for Brian Vickers and No. 55 Toyota, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award at Sonoma

Rodney Childers, crew chief for Brian Vickers and the No. 55 RK Motors Toyota, won his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2012 after Vickers made a late charge to finish fourth in Sunday’s NASCAR Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma (CA) Raceway. Childers and Vickers have delivered two top-five finishes in only three Sprint Cup starts together this year.

Jimmie Johnson Crew Chief Chad Knaus is Top MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at MIS

Chad Knaus, crew chief for the MOOG steering and suspension-equipped No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson, was named MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” after Johnson drove from the back of the field to post his eighth top-10 finish of the year during Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Michigan International Speedway.