VIDEO: Noise On Braking And Acceleration On VW Vehicles
Andrew Markel shows how control arms can develop a noise during braking and acceleration, and what to replace to fix it. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Effectively Restoring Original Ride Feel
When the time comes to replace worn struts on your customers’ vehicle, there are many options on the market. Most professionals opt for complete strut assemblies. These assemblies are made from 100% new components, and the strut, strut mount, coil spring, boot, bump stop and mounting hardware are all included.
Centric Parts Releases New Chassis Program Guide
The guide details the features and benefits of Centric steering and suspension components.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions Launches New Steering And Suspension Line In North America
The new portfolio of steering and suspension parts includes control arms, tie rod ends, sway bar links, inner tie rods, ball joints, bushings, and rack and pinion bellow kits. The currently import-focused product line offers nearly 2,000 SKUs.
Tenneco Adds 32 Monroe Quick-Strut Part Numbers
The new additions provide a combined coverage of more than 4.9 million additional passenger vehicles.
When Do Control Arms Need To Be Replaced?
There are many reasons to replace the front or rear control arm assembly, the most common of which are worn-out bushings or ball joints and rust. A typical stamped steel control arm will show signs of rust and corrosion. The life expectancy can be shortened due to exposure to water and road salt.
VIDEO: Sway Bar Link Noise On Nissan Vehicles
Andrew Markel explains how sway bar geometry can lead to suspension noise on modern Nissan vehicles. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper To Bumper.
Ball Joint Friction And Wear
If you went to the doctor for a routine examination, and he pulled out some heavy-duty medical instruments right away, you might get a little scared that fixing your ailment might be worse than the ailment itself. The same is true for ball joints and tie rods.
Air Ride Wake-Up Logic
Most modern air ride systems can be a mystery to service if you do not have the right tools and information. One of the most misunderstood operations is when the car is started or “wakes up” without the key on.
Luxury Air Ride Restoration And Repair
If you look at some of the premium European luxury cars and SUVs from 2007-‘10, you will find some game-changing engineering when it comes to the suspension and ride control components.
Wheel Alignment On Toyota Trucks (Part 1)
Tires are an integral part of modern steering and suspension systems, not to mention they are often an equally integral part of modern safety features like anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), active braking and lane-change warning systems.
Wheel Alignment On Toyota Trucks (Part 2)
A line drawn through the upper and lower ball joints (the steering axis inclination or SAI angle) should intersect the road surface with the center tread bar of the tire, which provides an exact pivot point for steering the front wheel.