Brand-New, Highly Engineered Rancho Performance Suspension Now Available for 2009-2010 Ram 1500
The new Rancho 2009-10 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD suspension system (p/n RS6587B) is precisely engineered for superior fit and finish, plus increased on- and off-road performance capabilities. The new Rancho system is fully compatible with Dodge’s electronic stability control system.
Brake Safety Technology: Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist & Sensotronic Systems
One of the new safety technologies you’ll find in a growing number of European and Asian vehicles is Brake Assist (or BAS for Brake Assist System). The technology actually was invented more than a decade ago, and was first used back in 1996 on Mercedes S-Class and SL-Class cars. In 1998, Mercedes made Brake Assist standard on all of its models.
Matco Tools Introduces the MM3K 3-Piece Magnet/Mirror Kit
Matco Tools new 3-Piece Magnet/Mirror Kit features an inspection mirror which telescopes from 6-1/2″ to 36-1/2″.
Rotary Lift Reveals ‘Y’
New lift increases technician productivity and shop profitability.
Rotary Lift’s New Y-Lift Increases Technician Productivity and Shop Profitability
Rotary Lift’s new Y-Lift (model YA12) is a drive-on hinged lift that uses a patented design and unique Y-shaped legs to provide faster rise/descent speeds and greater vehicle access than traditional scissor lifts.
Shop Profile: Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. – A 30-year Success Story
We present an update on shop owner Steve Louden, who was first featured in ImportCar 30 years ago. While many things have changed since Steve opened Louden Motorcar Services, Inc. in Dallas back in 1977, one thing hasn’t: integrity. It’s what has helped him build a customer base that trusts him implicitly to ensure that their Mercedes, BMWs and Porsches are repaired quickly
and accurately.
Automotive Lift Institute Releases 2010 Guide
The updated guide is a quick-reference, single-source manual for lifting point information as recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
Shure Introduces the SHURETECH Bench System
Shure Manufacturing Corporation’s SHURETECH Bench System is a modular and versatile system that can meet the workbench and tool storage requirements for any shop environment.
Tech Tip: Why Do Camshafts Fail?
The camshaft itself is rarely to blame for cam failure. When the cam core is made at the casting foundry, all the lobes are flame hardened to a depth below the barrel of the core, allowing the cam grinder to finish grind the lobes to an acceptable shape while maintaining the correct hardness.
Rotary Lift and Revolution Lift Featured on ‘Cool Tools’ TV Show
Episode debuts on the DIY Network on Thanksgiving.