Mercedes-Benz Hydraulic Suspension Evolution
When writing an estimate for an air ride repair, make sure you give the customer these options.
Tires Don’t Lie About Driving Habits
Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicles.
Crossover Suspension Service
Most drivers assume taller is safer. But, the opposite is true when it comes to stability.
Monotube Or Twin Tube, What Is The Best For The Application?
Most shocks and struts look the same. But inside, there can be significant differences.
Fixing A Steering-Pull Condition
If a customer comes to your shop with a steering-pull complaint, never jump to conclusions about what’s really wrong.
How To Fix A Vehicle Pulling Condition
The most important thing to remember is that as the suspension compresses, the alignment angles change.
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
Curing Shock, Strut and Suspension Noise
As vehicles age, eliminating noise is Job 1. But ‘noise’ may mean different things to you and your customers.
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.
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.
