Toe Angles and Ride HeightÂ
Zero toe angle is present when both tires are parallel to the center thrustline.
Ride Height Sensors
If one of these sensors is replaced, it must be calibrated after it is installed.
VIDEO: The Importance Of Measuring Vehicle Ride Height
Ride height specs are critical but they differ from vehicle to vehicle. This video presented by Hunter Engineering.
VIDEO: Comparative Ride Height Analysis
Learn how to measure and save time for your next repair. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Loaded Struts And Suspension Ride Height
Find out how much you really know about repairing loaded struts. This video is sponsored by GSP North America.
Ride Height And Spring Diagnostics: Why Do Springs Droop?
No road is entirely flat. Even a small tar strip or dip causes movement in the suspension. This movement is controlled by the spring and dampener. No matter the type of movement, the spring is compressed and then releases the energy into the body, dampener or road.
VIDEO: Dynamic vs. Static Ride Height
Andrew Markel details the process of checking for dynamic ride height, and its differences from static ride height. Sponsored by Monroe Shocks & Struts.
Ford F-250: Raising Rear Ride Height
Some customers with 2011-2016 F-250 Super Duty 4×4 vehicles want to raise the rear of their vehicle to change vehicle attitude appearance. This procedure provides the necessary information for this modification in accordance with engineering specifications.
Air Ride Height Sensor Diagnostics
Some ride height sensor modules connect to the Controller Area Network (CAN) bus or other SAE or ISO bus or ride control module. The module can connect directly to the ABS/ESC module on a CAN bus or it can be part of the overall CAN Network in a loop that connects various modules in the vehicle.
Delphi Adds 20 Ride Height Sensors to its Engine Management Portfolio
Delphi has added 20 new ride height sensors (also called body position sensors, rotary position sensors, vehicle turn rate sensors or suspension leveling sensors) to its engine management product portfolio covering 2004-2011 Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac SUV and sedan applications, where Delphi is the original equipment supplier.