MOOG Steering And Suspension Line Expanded Again; Nearly 750 New Parts Introduced In 2012
Federal-Mogul has announced that the MOOG steering and suspension line has been expanded again, with 46 new replacement control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, ball joints and other high-quality components for late-model foreign nameplate and domestic applications.
New Raybestos Brand Chassis Parts Released for Late Model Applications
Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added ball joints, tie rod ends and sway bar frame bushings to the Raybestos chassis catalog for select 2003-2012 models.
Deeza Chassis Releases 135 New Part Numbers in First Half of 2012
Deeza Chassis Parts has released 135 new chassis part numbers in the first half of 2012. Deeza’s new chassis parts include 65 Control arms, 43 tie rod ends, 19 ball joints and eight stabilizer links.
Federal-Mogul Introduces Nearly 120 MOOG Control Arms, Other Replacement Parts for Foreign Nameplate and Domestic Models
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG steering and suspension line now includes nearly 120 additional control arms, ball joints, tie rod ends and other replacement parts for popular foreign nameplate and domestic models.
Suspension Bushing Testing: When is a Bushing Bad?
There is no real maintenance schedule for a bushing beyond periodic inspection. While tie rod ends and ball joints might occasionally receive a little “thanks” for all their hard work in the form of a greasy treat, the bushing gets no such thanks. In fact, such a “treat” can mean death to a rubber bushing.
Tech Feature: Diagnosing and Replacing Chassis & Ride Control Parts
Worn chassis parts are often-overlooked causes of tire wear, steering and handling problems, and even road noise. Worn tie rods are the most common culprit for causing rapid tire wear, but worn control arm bushings or ball joints can also contribute to tire wear.
New MOOG Master Chassis Catalog Includes More Than 800 New Parts
Among the new parts highlighted in the new catalog are more than 200 sway bar link kits, 192 tie rod ends, 123 control arms, 76 ball joints, 68 control arm bushing kits, and 43 strut mounts. Federal-Mogul also has dramatically expanded MOOG coverage of sway bar bushing kits, coil spring seats/isolators, pitman arms, drag links and other components.
2009 Honda Civic, Dozens of Other Foreign-Nameplate Vehicles Featured in Newly Expanded MOOG Chassis Parts Line
Federal-Mogul’s aggressive MOOG product development initiative has resulted in nearly 650 new chassis part numbers to date in 2009, including precision-engineered ball joints, alignment kits, control arms, center/drag links, tie rods, coil springs and other components for many of the most popular foreign-nameplate applications.
Tech Tip: Consider Your Customer Base When Purchasing an Alignment Lift
If you do wheel alignment work, you need an alignment lift for raising vehicles off the ground. A lift is essential because you have to get under the vehicle to inspect the steering and suspension before you check the alignment. You can’t align worn parts, so it’s important to always make sure the tie rod ends, ball joints, springs, bushings, struts and related components are all in good condition before you make any corrections ….
Tech Feature: Worn Steering and Suspension Parts are Often Overlooked
It’s a little known fact that many cars and trucks that end up in junkyards have never had any major steering or suspension parts replaced. They still have the original equipment shocks and struts, springs, ball joints, tie rod ends and steering racks. So does this mean junkyards all across America are full of perfectly good parts? Not these parts ….