VIDEO: Modern Air Ride Diagnostics
Andrew Markel shows how servicing air ride has changed over time and what knowledge you will need to better work with modern systems.
Lexus LS460 Air Ride Service (2007-2012)
While the 2007-’12 Lexus LS460 is neither one of the best selling nor most problematic air suspensions of all time, it is probably one of the most difficult systems to diagnose. If you are not familiar with the system operation, you can throw a lot of parts at it without achieving any results.
NFL Network Brings Together Cars And Sports Fans In Reality Series, ‘Tackle My Ride’
The new 30-minute reality series from Executive Producer Michael Strahan and Leftfield Pictures transforms NFL fans’ cars into winning rides. “Tackle My Ride” will premiere at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 15 on the NFL Network.
Cadillac Escalade Autoride System
GM’s Autoride comes standard on the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade EXT. Autoride is an electronic suspension control system that independently controls each of the four shock absorbers in order to control the vehicle ride characteristics. The electronic suspension control (ESC) system is capable of making these changes within milliseconds.
Tenneco Expands Monroe Ride Control Coverage, Introduces 40 Additional Quick-Strut Assemblies
Tenneco has expanded the coverage of its Monroe Shocks and Struts product line with the introduction of 49 new part numbers, including 40 new Monroe Quick-Strut strut assemblies. Tenneco says the new Monroe Quick-Strut part numbers extend the benefits of the brand’s premier offering of replacement strut assemblies to a broad range of additional late-model
Monroe ‘Shocktober’ Consumer Promotion Returns For Savings On Ride Control Purchases
Tenneco’s Monroe Shocks and Struts brand – celebrating a century of service – is offering Visa Prepaid Card rewards to consumers who help enhance their vehicles’ steering, stopping and stability this fall by purchasing Monroe or Rancho products. The Monroe “Shocktober” promotion enables consumers to get four qualifying Monroe or Rancho shocks or struts for
Crown Victoria Air Ride Service
From 1997 to 2011, the Crown Victoria (more commonly known as the Crown Vic) had the same optional air ride system on the surface. From the outside, the only differences that could be seen were improved air bags in 2003. Behind the scenes, Ford was improving how the compressor, solenoids and ride height sensor worked together with better control modules.
Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club Hits The ‘Mother Road’ To Support University Of The Aftermarket Foundation
The Automotive Aftermarket Riders’ Club (AARC) will embark on its annual Ride for the Future, taking to the “Mother Road” to raise funds for the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. AARC seeks riders, sponsors and pledges for its ride and plans to donate all proceeds to the foundation. The 2016 AARC Ride for the Future
Monroe Continues 100th Anniversary Celebration With Summer Ride Event Promotion
Starting June 25 and running through July 31, consumers can get an $80 Visa Prepaid Card for the purchase of four qualifying Monroe or Rancho ride control products. To earn a $40 Visa Prepaid Card, consumers must purchase two qualifying Monroe or Rancho ride control products.
BMW E65-E66 Air Ride Diagnostics
For the BMW 7 Series E65/E66 manufactured between 2001-’08, engineers went with an innovative rear air ride system. The Dynamic Drive system that uses active anti-roll bars to keep the vehicle level was standard on these models. Some of these vehicles have optional Electronic Dampener Control (EDC) that tunes the compression and rebound of the dampener to the movement of the wheels and body for the best possible ride.
