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
SUV Wheel Alignment Basics
Proper alignments of SUVs with larger tires help your customers to maximize their investments in these popular vehicles.
Loaded Struts Are Not Always The Total Solution
Under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks and struts stroke an average of 1,750 times for every mile traveled.
VIDEO: The Benefits Of A Loaded Strut
Struts and springs are among the most important suspension components. This video is sponsored by The Network Academy.
It’s Spring (Replacement) Time!
One spring rate might be great for controlling body lean, but it could be too hard to provide a comfortable ride.
Loaded Struts Alone May Not Solve Suspension Issues
Under normal conditions on a smooth road, shocks and struts stroke an average of 1,750 times for every mile traveled.
VIDEO: Recommend The Complete Job
For safety’s sake, replace suspension parts at all four corners. This video is sponsored by The Network Academy.
VIDEO: Wheel Bearing Preload And Load Paths
If you’re replacing a wheel bearing, you should also check the alignment. This video is sponsored by GMB.
Looking At Alignment – From A Few Different Angles
Collision repair shops have been seeing the increased benefit of investing in modern equipment.
The Complete Shock And Strut Swap
One mistake to avoid when replacing struts is reusing the bearing plates or upper mounts.