With the “Wide Track” design five years away, it is amazing to see just how much body roll was considered normal. The main difference in the 1953 was a lower roll center and longer control arms.
Zero toe angle is present when both tires are parallel to the center thrustline.
How can a mysterious case of tire wear occur in a perfectly aligned vehicle? It happens and the answers aren’t always simple. To better explain, let’s go back a few decades when I aligned a 1983 Mitsubishi RWD pickup, only to have it return a month later with a tire scuffing complaint. Although the outside edge of the right front tire showed evidence of toe-related wear, the current toe angle was 0.100 inches, which is within the Mitsubishi’s +0.080” to +0.350“ specification.
The new facility will specialize in producing differential assemblies and reduction gears meticulously designed for BEVs.
Guessing the correct torque setting is a bad idea.
Discover key factors to consider for quality hub assemblies and how they impact vehicle performance and longevity.
It’s essential to understand the differing needs of manufacturers, shops, technicians, and consumers.
Here’s why charging more for brake jobs keeps customers coming back.
Passive types of wheel speed sensors are still used in many applications so understanding their operation is important.
The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.
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