Tech Tip: Frequently Asked Questions About Hub Assemblies
This tech tip from The Timken Company is designed to help you install and maintain Timken bearings, seals and components to maximize the life and performance of those bearings and the systems in which they operate.
Todd Parrott, Crew Chief For No. 43 Smithfield Ford, Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award At New Hampshire
Todd Parrott, crew chief for the No. 43 Smithfield Ford Fusion driven by Aric Almirola, won Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after helping Almirola overcome tight handling to post his first top-five finish of the season.
Diagnosing Air Ride Systems
Air ride diagnostics is more than a spray bottle of soapy water. On today’s late-model vehicles, it requires a scan tool, meter and scope. Swapping components will only lead you down a diagnostic black hole that leads to an angry customer and parts supplier. Modern air ride systems have a compressor and a module to control the flow of air to the struts or shocks. Control modules can have as many as 10 valves. They can also have three or more sensors to measure the pressure.
KYB Americas Announces 2013-2014 Catalog
KYB Americas has announced the recent release of a new comprehensive ride control components catalog. Featuring more than 3,100 items, the 380-page catalog is a complete resource guide for automotive professionals, according to KYB Product Manager Tim Oldiges.
Kevin Harvick Crew Chief Gil Martin Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors At Daytona
Kevin Harvick pushed NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson to the limit but failed to get the help he needed in the closing laps to win Saturday night’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Despite finishing third, the No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet SS team didn’t come away empty handed, as crew chief Gil Martin picked up his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after the 29 car posted the best second-half improvement (0.219 seconds) in average lap time while finishing on the lead lap.
Arnott Offers July 4th Promotion
Arnott is offering a “July 4th” limited time promotion. Save up to 10% on Arnott Air Suspension Products for automobiles through July 8.
Arnott Releases Installation Videos For Audi Allroad Quattro
Arnott has released a series of installation videos showing how to install Arnott’s line of replacement air suspension products for the 2000-2006 Audi Allroad Quattro. The videos show ASE-certified professionals how to replace the front and rear air springs with Arnott’s Generation-II Rear Air Springs and the Audi original equipment shocks with Arnott’s Bilstein Sport Shock Kit.
Monroe ‘Real Rewards’ Program Is Back, With $30 Visa Rewards For Monroe Sales
Tenneco has announced that the Monroe “Real Rewards” promotion returns this July and August, rewarding technicians with a $30 Visa prepaid card for each pair of qualifying Monroe Quick-Strut replacement assemblies sold during the promotional period.
Steering And Suspension Parts For More Than 70 Additional Applications Now Available Through MOOG Brand
Federal-Mogul has announced that its MOOG Steering and Suspension product line has been expanded with high-quality components for more than 70 additional applications, including dozens of popular late-model foreign nameplate vehicles.
Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Alan Gustafson Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors At Sonoma
Jeff Gordon picked up 38 positions after an early-race penalty to finish second and his crew chief, Alan Gustafson, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” in Sunday’s Toyota – Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. Gustafson is the 13th crew chief in 16 Sprint Cup starts to earn weekly MOOG Problem Solver honors.
Joey Logano Crew Chief Todd Gordon Picks Up Second MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Award At Pocono
Todd Gordon, crew chief for Joey Logano and Penske Racing’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion, received his second MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after Logano posted his sixth top-10 finish in 16 starts during Sunday’s Party in the Poconos NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, Pa. Gordon now trails Ryan Newman (No. 39 Chevrolet) crew chief Matt Borland by one weekly MOOG win in the battle for the $100,000 MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” Award.
Tenneco Launches Summer Promotion On Monroe Ride Control Products
This summer, Tenneco will launch a “Safe Summer Road Trip!” promotion for its Monroe ride control product line, awarding up to a $30 Visa prepaid card for the purchase of qualifying Monroe shocks and struts.