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A Quick Review Of Ball Joint, Tie Rod Sales
5/21/2013
Wear in the load-bearing ball joint is measured in thousandths of an inch vertical and horizontal play. more
Air Suspension Shocks, Struts & Air Springs
4/4/2013
Air suspensions typically provide a smooth, luxury ride while offering the ability to maintain or even change ride height for automatic load leveling. The air suspension may also work in conjunction with electronically-controlled shocks to vary the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle. more
Chassis Parts Take A Pounding
1/16/2013
The main problems caused by worn chassis parts are things like road noise, steering looseness, road wander or pulling, wheel misalignment and accelerated tire wear. more
Chassis Parts Overview:
6/20/2012
The demand for replacement chassis parts has remained fairly steady in recent years. The demand for replacement parts is a function of vehicle age and miles driven. In a soft economy, people are keeping their vehicles longer than ever before. The average... more
ASE PS2 Test Preparation Guide: Suspension & Steering Parts
10/10/2011
● SHOCK ABSORBERS — A component that dampens suspension motions to improve ride control and handling. The shock absorber is mounted near the wheel and connected to one of the control arms. Inside is an oil-filled cylinder with a piston and valv... more
19th Annual Technical Forum: Shocks & Struts
8/10/2011
What are loaded strut assemblies, and why should I recommend them to my customers? more
19th Annual Technical Forum: Chassis Parts
8/10/2011
How often should chassis parts be replaced? more
Worn Chassis Parts Are A Safety Issue
4/4/2013
Ball joints connect the control arms to the steering knuckles. The original equipment ball joints on most late-model vehicles are sealed and require no maintenance (grease), but that doesn't mean they last forever. more
Electric Power-Assisted Steering Makes Inroads
4/4/2013
Depending on usage and mileage, a power steering pump's shaft bearings or pump mechanism can wear out. more
Shocks & Struts Don’t Sell Themselves
11/21/2012
Most consumers don't realize that shocks and struts are wear components just like brake pads and tires. more
Ride Control Is Paramount
4/11/2012
Back to school: Refresh your sales skills by reading up on nine essential product categories in our annual technical sales seminar section. more
Chassis Talk: Learning The Terminology Is Key To Selling The Correct Chassis Part
9/7/2011
Just about everybody remembers the story of the Tower of Babel, in which people began speaking different languages. Unfortunately, the terminology connected with selling chassis parts often becomes its own Tower of Babel when a local alignment shop place... more
19th Annual Technical Forum: CV Halfshafts
8/10/2011
Is it easier to replace a worn constant velocity joint, or to replace the entire halfshaft? more












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