June 2019 Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Brake & Front End
Dealing With Swelled Lug Nuts

On a lot of vehicles made during the past 20 years, the manufacturer used a two-piece lug nut that has a chrome cap over the steel lug nut. On the new car lot, these look good on a nice set of alloy wheels. But, in as little as three years, the lug nuts could swell and make removal difficult.

2010-2013 Ford Transit Connect Alignment Specs

The Ford Transit Connect is, perhaps surprisingly, based on the Ford Focus. The front suspension is the same, but the rear uses an axle tube mounted on two leaf springs. The van has a cult following with taxi cab fleets, contractors and private owners.