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The Original Gabriel Introduces The ‘Top 10 Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts’ Video

Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC) has introduced a new Answerman video to help communicate the indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s new “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view at the Answerman section of Gabriel’s website or at YouTube on TheOriginalGabriel channel.

Why Shocks And Struts Wear Out

Ask any one working the front counter what is the most difficult items to sell and two items will always come up, diagnostic fees and struts. When shocks and struts wear out, there are almost no visual clues. The car will not turn on a light or leave the customer stranded. The clues are all in the “seat of the pants” of the driver. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low-frequency movements.

Creative New Monroe Marketing Campaign Reminds Consumers To Replace Worn Shocks And Struts

Featuring the message “Everything Gets Old. Even Your Shocks,” the campaign draws parallels between worn shocks and struts and a broad range of consumer items that eventually show clear signs of age, including bananas, shoes, socks, tires and toothbrushes.

Worn Shocks and Struts Kill: Do I Have Your Attention Now?

Can’t sell shocks and struts? What is your excuse? Do you blame the economy, customer income or even how well late-model vehicles are manufactured? There should be no excuse when it comes to recommending new shocks and struts. By not recommending these items, you are doing the customer a greater disservice than stealing change out

Suspension Tech: Monotube Shocks and Struts

When the monotube design was invented back in the 1950s, it was a revolutionary breakthrough in shock absorber technology. The floating piston and high pressure gas charge solved the foaming problem that had plagued conventional hydraulic shocks for a long time.

Tech Feature: Inspecting Shocks and Struts

Shocks and struts are simple devices. Their function is to dampen the movement of the springs, suspension and vehicle pitch. This means that as the spring is compressed, the movement is not sudden and when the energy or movement is released, it is not overpowering.

Tech Tip: What Really Wears Out Inside Shocks and Struts

When shocks and struts wear out there are almost no visual clues. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Next to performing an autopsy or throwing the unit on a dynamometer, there is no conclusive way to determine if the internal components are worn to a point where it could compromise vehicle stability. Even the “knee on the bumper” test can give false results due to how some units handle low frequency movements.

Motorists Can Save Up to $150 on New Shocks and Struts through Monroe Promotion

Consumers can save up to $150 on replacement shock absorbers and/or struts during the spring repair season through the Monroe “Take Control” promotion from Tenneco Inc. Replacing worn ride control components can help improve a vehicle’s handling characteristics, stopping performance and comfort.

Motorists Can Earn ‘Repair Rewards’ With Purchases of Monroe Shocks and Struts

The program is part of Monroe’s ride control replacement safety education efforts, which encourage motorists to replace their worn shocks and struts.

Tech Tip: Shocks and Struts are Important Pieces of the Suspension Puzzle

Shock absorbers are an important suspension component because they dampen suspension motions to provide ride control. This provides a smoother ride, better handling and cornering, and improved stability (especially on rough roads). The shocks also extend the life of the tires by preventing unnecessary bouncing as the tires roll along, and they help improve braking and traction by keeping the tires in firm contact with the ….