PRT Shocks, Struts Now Available In US
PRT products provide for quick installation and greater customer satisfaction, said the company.
Nivomat Shocks: Mechanical Load Leveling
The Nivomat system does more than just level the vehicle under load. As the load increases, the pressure inside the shock increases as oil is displaced from the reservoir to the inside of the unit, compressing the gas volume. This creates a progressive increase in spring rate and damping with little or no change to ride frequency.
VIDEO: Inspecting Shocks And Struts For Leaks And Damage
Andrew Markel covers Nissan TSB NTB99-057d on the inspection of shocks and struts. This TSB gives definitive guidelines on what is normal and what’s abnormal when it come to leaking fluid. Sponsored by Nissan.
Active Suspension Systems: Diagnosing Electronic Shocks And Struts
We’ve all heard the term “Active Suspension,” but a shock or strut doesn’t really go anywhere – so what makes it “active?” To meet the criteria for active, a shock or strut must be able to react to three critical streams of information.
VIDEO: What Happens When Shocks And Struts Lose Their Oil And Gas
What wears out on a shock or strut is the fluid and gas inside and the seals that keep the ingredients inside. Andrew Markel explores how the fluid and gas can escape and what happens to the stability of the vehicle. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Westar Announces New Tesla Air Shocks
Westar offers new Tesla Model S air shocks for the aftermarket that are designed to fit OEM quality and standards, said the company.
Arnott Introduces New Rear Shocks For Range Rover And Mercedes-Benz E-Class And CLS-Class
The Arnott aftermarket rear shocks are designed, tested and assembled in the U.S. and backed by Arnott’s leading warranty.
New Rancho Promotion Offers Up To $400 Mail-In Rebate For Qualifying Lift Kits, Shocks Or RockGEAR Purchases
“This spring is a great time to save on Rancho performance products,” said Mike Sype, product and marketing manager, Rancho. “You can save on any of our lift kits, shock absorbers and even our Jeep-specific RockGEAR. Don’t miss out on this valuable savings opportunity.”
Arnott Introduces New And Remanufactured OE Rear Shocks For Various Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
The two new Arnott-engineered, rear shocks are designed for 2006-2013 Mercedes-Benz R-Class applications with and without ADS (Adaptive Damping System). Arnott has also released a remanufactured OE rear shock absorber with active damping functionality for the left or right side of the 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) and 2005-2011 CLS-Class (W219 chassis) both with ADS.
Selling Shocks And Struts
The first step in selling ride control is the inspection process. A visual inspection of the shocks and struts can tell you a lot about the state of the ride control units. If possible, visual inspections should be performed before the test drive. This is a chance to make sure the vehicle is road worthy before you put your own life at risk.
