‘Witch Shock’ Do You Want? Tenneco Offering Scary Rewards for Fall Selling Season
The Monroe "Witch Shock" promotion – offering consumers up to $60 in future automotive services when they protect their driving safety by replacing worn shocks and struts – will work its spell throughout the U.S. and Canada from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2006.
Monotube Or Twin Tube, What Is The Best For The Application?
Most shocks and struts look the same. But inside, there can be significant differences.
‘Shocktober 2’ Mail-In Rebate Program Returns
Participating consumers can get up to $80 back on qualifying purchases of Monroe and Rancho products.
‘Shocktober’ is Back
Motorists will have a chance to save money on top ride control products from the Monroe and Rancho brands this fall through the Monroe and Rancho Shocktober promotion.
Tenneco Boosts Training Investment for Shop Owners, Technicians and Parts Professionals
Tenneco Inc. is increasing its investment in technical training for repair shop owners, technicians and parts professionals through an expanded Tenneco Technology Tour (T3) and Monroe Ride and Drive training experience. The popular T3 and Monroe Ride and Drive programs are expected to reach more than 9,000 participants in 34 major North American markets in 2011.
Tenneco Launching New Ride Control Line for Foreign-Nameplate Vehicles
Tenneco Inc. has introduced an extensive line of advanced-technology replacement shock absorbers and struts engineered specifically for foreign-nameplate vehicles. New Monroe OESpectrum shocks and struts, featuring the company’s latest global original equipment valving technologies, will be available through Monroe distributors and service providers in early 2011.
‘Dial In’ Your Performance Suspension this Fall with Bonus Offer from Rancho
Ready to dial in your performance suspension accessories this fall? There’s just no better time, thanks to the special “All Dialed In” bonus offer from Rancho that gives consumers a free Rancho MyRIDE wireless control tuning system for qualifying shock purchases.
Nivomat Shock Absorbers: Self-Leveling Monotube Ride Control Units
The Nivomat Shock Absorber is a self-leveling monotube shock absorber developed by Sachs. Nivomat shocks are used by Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar, Kia, Mitsubishi, Saab, Volvo and other OEMs. The system is also available on the GM Suburban and Tahoe as part of ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride Suspension. Replacement units are available from Monroe, ZF Sachs and OES suppliers.
Tech Feature: Air Springs and Suspensions
Passenger car air helper springs have been around since the early fifties. Fifty years ago (1958 model year), GM introduced air suspension as an option for all of its passenger cars. It featured a single cylinder belt driven compressor from Bendix Westinghouse. Goodyear supplied its rolling lobe and sleeve type Super-Cushion air springs. The option lasted for two model years. In the late 1960s, Mercedes Benz applied air suspension to their SL sedans and limousines. Air springs returned in ….
Air Springs and Suspensions
ed air suspension to their SL sedans and limousines. Air springs returned in 1974 for the rear suspension of the new GMC Motor Home RV26. This time the springs came from Firestone and the compressor was driven by an electric motor. The mid 1980s saw a revival of air suspension at all four corners for