Alignment Specs: 2011-2014 Chrysler 200
When aligning any vehicle, look at the tires to reveal any wear and potential angle problems. Make sure the tires match from side to side. Inspect the lower front ball joints, these are prone to wear out. Also, check the condition of the lower control arm bushings.
Check Out The March Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the March issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Camaro Alignment Specs, Ford Transit Brake Job, Audi TPMS Diagnostics, Driveshaft FAQs, HFO-1234yf, Brake Hardware, Selling Shocks And Struts, Ball Joint Replacement, a host of tech tips, and more!
Mueller-Kueps Now Offers Master Suspension Kit
The kit includes an XL slide hammer, a drop forged flange and a drop forged hook, which in combination with the XL slide hammer, makes sure that a lower ball joint can be removed with one blow, says the company.
Tony Gibson, Crew Chief For Kurt Busch, Named MOOG ‘Go The Extra Mile’ Crew Chief Of The Year
As the MOOG brand’s Crew Chief of the Year, Gibson received a handcrafted MOOG ball joint trophy and a $100,000 check from Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
OTC Introduces New Specialty Tools
The new tools help technicians complete pick-up bed, water pump and ball joint service and are compatible with vehicles from various makes.
Ride Control: 15 Tips To Sell The Job And Do It Right
The customer will not be happy if he brought the car in for a knocking noise, was sold a couple hundred dollars worth of struts and/or ball joints, etc., and the noise is still there. If he then takes the car elsewhere and the knocking noise is fixed with a couple of $20 sway bar bushings, that guy is going to think he got beat. This underscores the importance of addressing the customer’s complaint before that vehicle leaves your shop.
When Do Control Arms Need To Be Replaced?
There are many reasons to replace the front or rear control arm assembly, the most common of which are wornout bushings or ball joints and rust. A typical stamped steel control arm will show signs of rust and corrosion. The life expectancy can be shortened due to exposure to water and road salt.
Check Out The January Issue Of Brake & Front End Magazine
The digital version of the January issue of Brake & Front End magazine is available online. Access the easy-to-view digital version that features articles on Loaded Undercar Components, Drum Brake Self Adjusters, Artificial Intelligence Hits The Road, A/C Oil Service, Brake Lubricants, Chevrolet Cobalt Alignment Specs, Active Drivetrains And Differentials, Ball Joint Friction And Wear, Luxury Suspension Restoration & Repair, Contaminated Brake Pads, a host of tech tips, and more!
ACDelco Adds More Than 850 New SKUs To Chassis Lineup
The expansion includes new ball joints, bushings, control arms, drag/center links, pitman/idler arms, sway bar links and tie rods for more than 200 million vehicles on U.S. roads today.
Torque-To-Yield Suspension Components
What do some ball joints, tie rods and suspension components have in common with engines? The answer is Torque-to-Yield (TTY) fasteners. These bolts and studs that stretch are becoming more common on vehicles not just under the hood, but under the car.
