Ride Control Archives - Page 2 of 27 - Brake & Front End
Crossover Suspension Service

Most drivers assume taller is safer. But, the opposite is true when it comes to stability.

Don’t Back Down When Recommending Ride Control

Shocks, struts and springs do not operate independently.

Replacement Strut Alignment Angles

Earl MacPherson’s struts eliminated suspension complexity in one way but changed vehicle geometry in others.

Monotube Or Twin Tube, What Is The Best For The Application?

Most shocks and struts look the same. But inside, there can be significant differences.

Spring Replacement and Engineering

The specifications for the spring and strut are linked. When one component is worn, it impacts the other.

Ride Control Estimator

Loaded or complete struts can be twice the price of a strut and upper mount.

Shock and Strut Sales and Safety

It is difficult to calculate the value of the integrity of vehicle systems and components when it comes to safety.

Getting a New Perspective on Ride Control Sales

Don’t give up. Surveys have shown that 50% of ride control sales occur on the second visit.

Ride Control Options

Under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks and struts stroke an average of 1,750 times for every mile traveled.

Fixing A Steering-Pull Condition

The most important thing to remember is that as the suspension compresses, the alignment angles change.

Air Ride: 1997-2011 Crown Vic

All air ride-equipped Crown Vics have a switch in the trunk on the left to deactivate the air ride system.

Why Shocks, Struts And Tires Wear Down

If the suspension bottoms out, contact between the piston and the bottom of the tube could occur.