MOOG Introduces New Parts, Tools For More Than 14.5 Million Passenger Vehicles

MOOG Introduces New Parts, Tools For More Than 14.5 Million Passenger Vehicles

moogThe MOOG Steering and Suspension brand has introduced 19 new replacement parts and time-saving alignment tools for more than 14.5 million North American passenger vehicles. MOOG products are manufactured by Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.

The latest MOOG products include complete front strut assemblies for 1998-’06 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf and Jetta models; a front hub assembly for 2009-’14 Subaru Forester, 2013-’14 XV Crosstrek and 2008-’13 Impreza models; rear upper lateral arm for 2005-’13 Honda Odyssey minivans; and front wheel bearings for 2008-’14 Ford F-250, F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty trucks. The MOOG line also now includes four new rear alignment camber/toe shims for Fiat 500 (2012-’14) and 500L (2014) models; a front right outer tie rod end for 2003 Ford E-550 Super Duty trucks; and front suspension track bar bushing for 1999-’04 Jeep Grand Cherokee models.

MOOG announced that it also introduced a time-saving new wheel alignment tool designed for use on nearly 3.5 million older Acura, GM and Honda passenger vehicles and a chassis alignment tool for approximately 1.5 million GM SUVs from model years 2007-’14.

“Market-leading coverage is a key advantage of relying on the MOOG brand,” said Mark Boyle, director, steering and suspension products, North America, Federal-Mogul Motorparts. “Our product development team works very closely with our field sales and technical representatives, customers and Federal-Mogul Motorparts Techline personnel to identify emerging service demands.”

As the automotive service industry’s “Problem Solver,” MOOG Steering and Suspension develops innovative parts that improve on original designs to provide the safety, performance and durability customers expect, the company states. MOOG Problem Solver parts also include a variety of innovative features that help ensure faster, easier installation in the repair bay, the company adds.

To learn more about these and other MOOG Steering and Suspension parts, visit the technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier. The latest MOOG product application listings also are available through Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ www.FMe-cat.com electronic catalog. Like MOOG on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moogproblemsolver and follow the brand on Twitter for product updates and special promotions.

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