Undercover: Double Down — The Advantages of Twin-Tube Shocks
Twin-tube shocks and struts have been used as original equipment on most vehicles for many years.
Undercover: Getting a Charge out of Monotube Gas Shocks
From the outside, most shock absorbers and struts look pretty much alike: a round steel tube that telescopes up and down with bushings or fittings on both ends. But inside there can be significant design differences that affect not only the ride control characteristics and performance of the damper, but also its cost.
Undercover: The 10 Commandments of Shocks and Struts
Many things affect vehicles in motion, including its speed, road conditions, wind and weight distribution. Therefore, the vehicle suspension system — shocks, struts and springs — must be in good condition to handle these variables. Here are 10 tips to help you better service these components.
Safety: The Part Shocks and Struts Play
This video, from Monroe Shocks and Struts, highlights this importance of undercar maintenance, focusing on the Safety Triangle – Stopping, Steering and Stability.
Visually Inspecting A Shock Or Strut
The first thing you need to realize is that no seal is perfect.
Audi Active Suspension Service
The key to servicing these systems is proper information and understanding precisely how these systems operate.
ZF Expands SACHS CDC Shock Line for U.S., Canada
The release expands ZF’s line by more than 70 percent, reflecting growing demand for advanced damping technology in the aftermarket.
Ride Control Diagnostics From Tire Wear Clues
Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings is the key to ride control service.
Electric Power Steering Evolution
Diagnosing electric power steering systems requires a certain level of understanding.
415 cid Billet Cummins Engine in a Pro275 Cadillac
Ring Racing owner Jared Ring revealed a metamorphosis to this 2016 Cadillac ATS-V last week. The Cadillac is now equipped with radial tires and a 415 cid Cummins engine built by Freedom Racing Engines, and the combo just competed at Lights Out 15.
