Tech Tip: Effectively Restoring Original Ride Feel

Tech Tip: Effectively Restoring Original Ride Feel

When the time comes to replace worn struts on your customers' vehicles, there are many options on the market. Most professional techs are opting for complete strut assemblies that are made from 100% new components. The strut, strut mount, coil spring, boot, bump stop and mounting hardware are all included.

When the time comes to replace worn struts on your customers’ vehicles, there are many options on the market. Most professional techs are opting for complete strut assemblies that are made from 100% new components. The strut, strut mount, coil spring, boot, bump stop and mounting hardware are all included.

The main reason service professionals are choosing complete strut assemblies is the advantage in installation time. Quicker service bay turnaround time is very valuable to the shop owner, as well as to the vehicle owner.

Another advantage of complete strut assemblies is that the shop owner now has the ability to assign the job to a lesser-experienced technician, since there is no need to use a dangerous spring compressor.

Replacing the complete assembly also allows worn components, such as the strut mount and coil spring, to be upgraded. So, look for complete strut assemblies as a great solution to restore the customer’s vehicle to like-new ride feel.

Courtesy of Autopart International.

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