Mid-Race Chassis Adjustments Help Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Win MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award At Charlotte
A series of mid-race chassis adjustments helped propel four-time NASCAR Sprint Car champion Jeff Gordon to a top-10 finish in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, which was postponed from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon due to heavy rain. Those adjustments also helped Gordon’s crew chief, Alan Gustafson, win the “Problem Solver
Parking Brake Adjustments
The parking or emergency brake has to perform two distinct jobs. First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. These standards are set by the Department of Transportation, and the kicker is
Tech Tip: New Caster/Camber Adjustments for Old Ford Ranger
The cam bolt and nut kit that was used for adjusting caster and camber on all torsion bar and coil spring front suspensions prior to 2004 has been discontinued. Now, if the caster and camber settings need to be adjusted, a washer must be installed. The right-hand upper control arm design changed from a two-piece design to a single-piece design during the 2003 model year.
High-End Ride Control Rehab
Electronically adjustable shocks and struts use conventional mono-tube and twin-tube oil-filled dampeners.
Chassis Parts and Alignment Angles
Knowing why the adjustment is required is critical to performing the total alignment.
ADAS Calibration – Myths and Operation
Here’s what really goes on during an ADAS calibration.
Euro Clinic Wins Award for Best Website
The family and female-owned auto repair shop was awarded by the Women in Auto Care.
Chassis Alignment
The source of the complaint can be the angles, electronics or tires.
Diagnosing Active Roll Bars
Roll bars on modern vehicles are often a compromise between stability and comfort.
10 Tips For Servicing Hydroboost Brake Units
Hydroboost brake systems are self-bleeding if there is no other problem in the system.
