VIDEO: Shock Wear Maintenance
Andrew Markel goes over what can wear out on a shock assembly and why it is important to check the inside of a shock as well as the outside.
Why Shocks, Struts And Tires Wear Down
If the suspension bottoms out, contact between the piston and the bottom of the tube could occur.
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.
Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear Clues
Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to ride control service.
Visually Inspecting A Shock Or Strut
The first thing you need to realize is that no seal is perfect.
CDC Shocks and Struts (VIDEO)
CDC units use electronically controlled valving to control the compression and rebound of the dampener. Sponsored by Sachs.
Understanding Off-Road Shocks
Since the 2000 model year, GM has offered electronically adjustable suspension as an option on several full-size trucks.
Guidelines For Visually Inspecting A Shock or Strut
If the oil stains are glossy, it may be a sign of a rapidly developing leak.
What Causes Belt Wear Acceleration? (VIDEO)
Any misalignment in the system can accelerate belt wear. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Can Tires Sell Shocks and Struts?
Customers may lie about maintenance practices, but the tires tell a different story. Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicles. Tread patterns reveal the condition of alignment angles, suspension components and ride control components. Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings to customers
