Chassis – Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear
Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to ride control.
Selling Shocks and Struts
Selling shocks and struts can be difficult.
ADAS Suspension Alignments
Look at the “big picture” and really consider how the vehicle will operate if things aren’t done correctly.
Strut Sales
It all comes down to educating the customer about the benefits and asking for the sale.
The Complete Shock And Strut Swap
One mistake to avoid when replacing struts is reusing the bearing plates or upper mounts.
Tuning Adjustable Shocks and Struts
Let’s take a closer look at adjustable shocks and struts, what they do, and how one should go about adjusting them.
Ball Joint Inspection
It’s important to remember not to miss a worn joint. If a ball joint fails, the driver loses control of the vehicle.
GM Rattle or Creak Noise From Front Suspension
The noise may be originating from the front lower control arm front bushing. Here’s how to correct it.
ADAS Sensor Corrections
When performing a calibration, you are adjusting the connection between the sensor, vehicle and surroundings.
Air Ride Conversion Kits
Air ride and active shocks and struts will eventually fail – succumbing to either damage to or dry rot of the air spring.
Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise
As vehicles age, eliminating noise is Job 1. But ‘noise’ may mean different things to you and your customers.
Racing Shocks and Struts – Performance Suspension Tuning
The secret to this job is building the total package that optimizes the chassis, springs and ride control components.
