Undercar Service Guide: Toyota Tacoma, Tundra And Sequoia
Toyota has used the same basic chassis and brake ingredients for its full- and medium-sized trucks and SUVs for almost 20 years. Whether it is a Tundra, Tacoma or Sequoia, they use a double-wishbone front suspension with a coil-over shock. The upper and lower control arms are made of stamped steel. The knuckle is tall for improved scrub radius, SAI and steering feel. The brakes will typically use an opposed four-piston caliper in the front, and either drum or disc brakes in the rear. A live axle with leaf springs resides in the rear. The Sequoia also received a multi-link suspension mounted to a subframe.
Tenneco Expands Monroe Quick-Strut Product Coverage By More Than 2M Vehicles
The company also announced the availability of nearly two dozen additional Monroe premium shock absorbers, struts, strut mounting kits and other components representing approximately 8 million potential replacement opportunities in the U.S. and Canada.
Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC Suspension: Diagnostic Tips for Repairs
The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension system was introduced in 1999 on the S-Class and has subsequently been used on the E-Class and most of the automaker’s SUVs. Keep reading for some key tips for common ailments to help you effectively get the system on these popular models in top-running condition.
Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?
The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.
VIDEO: Selling Loaded Struts In Sets
Andrew Markel explains how selling loaded struts in sets can prevent air ride problems and damage in the future. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Lesjöfors To Introduce More Than 800 New Springs At AAPEX
Lesjöfors announces the development and release of more than 800 new suspension coil springs and dozens of new gas spring lift assists for hoods, trunks and tailgates. These additions for domestic, Asian and European vehicles increase the product range to more than 5,000 coil spring part numbers and more than 1,600 gas spring part numbers.
Why Springs Matter: More Than A Coil Of Steel, Springs Are The Foundation Of Stability
When a wheel reacts to a bump or body motion, the spring is compressed and then releases the energy. During each compression cycle, a little bit of life is taken out of the spring’s steel. It’s not the amount of travel that matters, but the frequency of the cycles.
New Arnott Coil Conversion Kit Provides Path To Reliable Suspension For 2007-’13 Mercedes-Benz S-Class And CL-Class
Arnott’s aftermarket kit enables the conversion of an entire Mercedes-Benz suspension system.
Active Shocks And Struts: What Are They And Why Are They Active?
For a shock or strut to be active, it must be able to react to three critical streams of information. First, it must act on information from the ABS and stability control system. Second, it must measure body movement. Third, it must detect the extent and rate of suspension movement.
TRW Announces Its Latest Range Extension
ZF Aftermarket’s latest range extension for its TRW-branded ‘Corner Module’ offer of braking, steering and suspension components features SKUs for the newest models of some of the most popular vehicle manufacturers across North America, including Ford, Honda, GMC and Jeep.
Arnott Introduces New Front And Rear Air Struts For The 2004-’10 Jaguar XJ With Sport Suspension
AS-2890 (front) and AS-2891 (rear) feature a custom-made and tuned premium monotube shock absorber designed to provide a responsive, sporty ride.
15 Ride Control Service Tips To Help You Sell The Job And Do It Right
The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and/or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. If he then takes the car elsewhere and the knocking noise is fixed with a couple of $20 sway bar bushings, that guy is going to think he got beat. This underscores the importance of addressing the customer’s complaint before that vehicle leaves your shop.
