Tech Tip: The Three “S’s” of Suspension
In grade school you were supposed to learn the three "R’s": reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic. Maybe you did well at these subjects – or maybe you didn’t. You obviously learned the reading part otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. Reading, like any other skill, is something that takes time to master. The same goes for ….
Get Ready to ‘Save a Squirrel’ and Some Cash Through Monroe’s Fall Promotion
As the leaves begin to change and the squirrels prepare for winter, the Monroe "Save a Squirrel" program will celebrate the fall vehicle repair season through the Monroe "Save the Squirrels!" promotion for motorists replacing their shocks or struts ….
Get the Drift: The Ins and Outs of Sport ‘Drifting’
Drifting is not a sport for SUVs. If it were, it would probably be called “rollovering.” Nor does it lend itself very well to cars with front-wheel drive. Drifting is all about sliding around curves with the rear wheels smoking all the way. Drifting sounds like an activity dreamed up by the tire manufacturers to
CrossOver SUVs: Rear Suspension Dynamics
Higher gas prices are increasing sales of cross-over SUVs. These smaller SUVs have ditched the live axle in favor of rear independent suspension. While the designs are often borrowed from a car-type platform, some do have more travel in order to boost the off-road and load capabilities. Where the car ends and the truck begins
Engine Tuning & Chassis Upgrades
When car manufacturers come out with a new engine design, some car enthusiasts eye the new technology from a perspective of how to squeeze more performance out of it. The smaller displacement engines that are turbocharged or supercharged tend to be the most likely chosen because of their power-to-weight ratio. When Saab introduced a turbocharged
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 ….
Management: Downturn or Upturn? You Be the Judge
I have been asking a lot of shop owners and technicians one question, "How’s business?" In all honesty, I’ve been surprised at the responses. At the shop level, we are not doing too bad during these tough economic times. It is safe to say that we are in the worst recession in more than 20 years. The media is fixated on gas prices and the cost of a barrel of oil. It’s painful, but it’s not ….
Century Truck Caps Pledges Allegiance with Free Stars and Stripes Offer
Century Truck Caps, a division of the Truck Accessories Group, LLC (TAG), is helping America honor its heroes. With each purchase of a Century truck cap or Century tonneau cover, Century will include a free American flag. The 3 X 5 foot, made in the USA flag will be available at participating dealers through September 30, 2008 ….
Viewpoint: Downturn or Upturn? You Be the Judge
I have been asking a lot of shop owners and technicians one question, “how’s business?” In all honesty, I’ve been surprised at the responses. At the shop level, we are not doing too bad during these tough economic times. It is safe to say that we are in the worst recession in more than 20
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