Suspension Archives - Page 10 of 41 - Brake & Front End
Joint Replacement: Looking At The Total Suspension

Humans and animals have had the ball and socket joints for millennia. This simple design has been used on vehicles since the turn of the century because, well, it works. But, just as our hip joints grow feeble with use and age, the ball joints, tie rods and sway bar links on a car wear out as well. For humans, wear can be accelerated by injury, scar tissue and arthritis entering the joint. On suspension components, injured boots can cause contaminates like salt, sand and metal particles to enter the joint and cause wear.

Selling Shocks And Struts

The first step in selling ride control is the inspection process. A visual inspection of the shocks and struts can tell you a lot about the state of the ride control units. If possible, visual inspections should be performed before the test drive. This is a chance to make sure the vehicle is road worthy before you put your own life at risk.

Tech Tip: Effectively Restoring Original Ride Feel

When the time comes to replace worn struts on your customers’ vehicles, there are many options on the market. Most professional techs are opting for complete strut assemblies that are made from 100% new components. The strut, strut mount, coil spring, boot, bump stop and mounting hardware are all included.

VIDEO: Spring Design And Technology

Andrew Markel explores the design of progressive springs and how they distribute shifts in weight and promote ride comfort. Sponsored by Monroe.

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Suspension Bushing Logic

Compared to 20 years ago, suspensions have gone soft with larger-diameter bushings. During this time, both ride quality and handling have gotten better. Most modern bushings augment the geometry of the suspension. As the vehicle loads the suspension, movement in the bushings can change the toe, camber and caster so that the vehicle is more stable under braking, cornering and acceleration.

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.

Rancho Spring Promotion Offers Consumers Up To $400 Back In Rebates On Total Rancho Purchases

The mail-in offer is valid on all Rancho shock, strut, suspension and RockGear accessory purchases made between Feb. 1 and July 31.

AIRMATIC Suspension Solutions: Diagnostic Tips To Aid Your Repair Efforts

The Mercedes-Benz AIRMATIC suspension system was introduced in 1999 on the S-Class and has subsequently been used on the E-Class and most of the automaker’s SUVs. Keep reading for some key tips for common ailments to help you effectively get the system on these popular models in top-running condition.

Shocks, Struts And Tires: What Is The Wear Connection?

The role of ride control and tires becomes even more critical on vehicles equipped with ABS, traction control and stability control systems. As in an emergency lane-change situation, the driver can now steer under panic braking. This means that weight transfer and vehicle pitch can be even more extreme.

Undercar Service Opportunities Are Only An Inspection Away

In 2001, BMW introduced the first completely new MINI in more than 40 years. With more than a million MINIs on the roads, a lot of opportunity exists for shops to service brakes and chassis.

Air Ride Diagnostics: 2003-2010 VW Touareg Applications

This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have a sway bar that can be decoupled to increase wheel travel.

2003-2010 VW Touareg Air Ride Suspension Repair And Diagnostics

This is a full-feature air ride system designed to improve comfort, stability and off-road capabilities. Some vehicles with the 4XMotion option will also have a sway bar that can be decoupled to increase wheel travel. The struts have active dampeners that control compression and rebound. The driver can also control the height.