Strut Service Q&A
A complete inspection lays the groundwork for excellent customer communication and increases the possibility of a sale.
Replacement Parts Quality Is Better Than Ever – Fact
Despite what some people may believe, high-quality replacement parts are more common than ever.
Ride Control Estimator
Loaded or complete struts can be twice the price of a strut and upper mount.
VIDEO: Recommend The Complete Job
For safety’s sake, replace suspension parts at all four corners. This video is sponsored by The Network Academy.
The Complete Strut Job
Most labor guides give a technician 0.3 hours of labor, or 17 minutes, to compress the spring and disassemble the old strut, and assemble the new strut.
Replacement Strut Alignment Angles
Earl MacPherson’s struts eliminated suspension complexity in one way but changed vehicle geometry in others.
Spring Replacement and Engineering
The specifications for the spring and strut are linked. When one component is worn, it impacts the other.
Steering and Suspension Components (VIDEO)
These components are critical in today’s vehicles. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.
Mercedes-Benz Hydraulic Suspension Evolution
When writing an estimate for an air ride repair, make sure you give the customer these options.
Shock and Strut Tips
Here are 10 basic tips on shocks and struts.
