Nivomat Shocks: Mechanical Load Leveling
The Nivomat system does more than just level the vehicle under load.
2013-2016 Dodge Dart Alignment Service
If the electric power steering light is on in the instrument cluster, resolve this issue before attempting an alignment.
VIDEO: What To Do When Spec’ing Vocational Truck Suspensions
There are a few application factors unique to vocational suspensions. This video is sponsored by Delo.
VIDEO: Loaded Struts And Suspension Ride Height
Find out how much you really know about repairing loaded struts. This video is sponsored by GSP North America.
VIDEO: A Suspension Inspection Lesson
There is no such thing as a casual suspension inspection. The safety of the driver depends on the condition of the tie rods, ball joints and other suspension components.
Active Suspension Systems: Diagnosing Electronic Shocks And Struts
We’ve all heard the term “Active Suspension,” but a shock or strut doesn’t really go anywhere – so what makes it “active?”
VIDEO: What Happens When Shocks And Struts Lose Their Oil And Gas
What wears out on a shock or strut is the fluid and gas inside and the seals that keep the ingredients inside. Andrew Markel explores how the fluid and gas can escape and what happens to the stability of the vehicle.
Air Ride Diagnostics: It’s Not Just Swapping Parts
Air ride systems can control vehicle ride height, passenger comfort and improve handling. How they operate and work with the rest of the systems on the vehicle is part of the embedded logic of their control system.
Aluminum Suspension Service: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
From Audi to Toyota, import nameplate manufacturers are using more aluminum for suspension components. An aluminum component is as strong or stronger than steel or cast iron but what sets aluminum apart is how it fails.
Consulting On Coilover Conversions
There are several ways to restore and upgrade a suspension.
VIDEO: How Do Suspension Components Stay Together?
Andrew Markel covers how suspension component fasteners are secured using mechanical attachment methods like castellated nuts, nyloc nuts and torque-to-yield fasteners. He also discusses chemical solutions like thread locking compounds.
Ford Expedition Tech Tip: Stiff Ride And Suspension Warning Messages
On 2014-2017 Ford Expedition models with the Vehicle Dynamic Suspension, the system looks at a lot more than just the height of the vehicle to control the pressure in the air springs and the valving of the shocks.
