Diagnosing Vibration Issues
Here is a primer on bent wheels, out-of-round tires and how to diagnose vibration issues.
Tech Tip: Slow Death of An Air Ride System
When an air ride system fails, it can fail in a big way. It’s a rarity when just one component fails. More than likely, it will be a cascade of failures that can lead to a huge repair bill. So make it a point to inspect the system before a health check turns into an
Raising Awareness: Monroe Brings Attention to Undercar Inspections
#EverythingGetsOld What’s more impacting than a television or radio ad? More visible than hundreds of roadside billboards? More jaw-droppingly memorable than a blimp fly-over? How about the 25-foot-long, 10-foot-high, translucent Monroe OESpectrum shock absorber that will be driven to more than 50 North American cities this summer and fall? Tenneco’s Monroe Shocks and Struts brand
Tips on Choosing the Best Ride Control for Customers
Shocking Evidence During the fall of 1989, when I was working as a mechanic for an off-road desert racing team, we raced the famous Mint 400 held in Las Vegas. At that time, the 400-mile road course consisted of bumps, jumps and basketball-sized rocks just waiting to break a suspension system. About 50% of all
Undercover: Subcompact Vehicle Upgrades — A Reduction in ‘Class Size’
Over the next decade, it would appear that we will see a shift to smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient vehicles, much like we experienced in the 1970s.
Undercover: Taking Control of the Ride
Ride control is important with today’s high-tech anti-lock brake and stability control systems, as well as electronic suspensions and self-leveling suspensions.
Undercover: Lost Air Time — Servicing Air Springs and ERC Systems
Understanding the operating logic of an air ride suspension system is important when trying to make a diagnosis because all of these systems are different. If you don’t understand the logic, you can’t always tell if the system is functioning correctly or not.
Report Card: Sonic Youth
Chevy’s Sonic Z-Spec Concept Kicks off 100 Years for GM
The Real World: In It to Win It — Grassroots Racing Engine Work
There are some basic differences to building an engine for road racing applications versus for circle track or drag racing. And, there are differences in your customers who are looking to have their engines modified.
Service Advisor: Taking Control of Ride Control
Suspensions are pretty rugged and can take a lot of punishment without any ill effects — at least for a while. But tens of thousands of miles of constant pounding eventually wear out the ride control components and other suspension parts