SKF Adds 18 New Differential Kit Part Numbers To Its Drivetrain Product Line
SKF has announced the addition of 18 new part numbers to its line of SKF differential kits. The new part numbers, available in either a standard kit (prefix SDK) or master kit (suffix MK), include a range of rear differential kits for Chevy/GMC, Cadillac, Dodge and Ford applications.
TRW To Launch All-Makes Premium Chassis Program At AAPEX
TRW Automotive plans to use this year’s AAPEX show, Nov. 5-7 in Las Vegas, as a platform to announce the launch of an all-makes premium chassis program into the North American aftermarket. According to TRW, this move will further support its position as the global leader in automotive safety. Ranking among the world’s largest Original Equipment (OE) chassis systems providers, the business supplies all major vehicle manufacturers and holds leading positions in all of its primary product categories.
Chevy Cruze Alignment Pointers
The Chevy Cruze uses a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension axle like on the Cobalt. The axle assembly attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each integral trailing arm. The brackets are bolted to the underbody side rails. The axle structure itself maintains the geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.
Three Weeks To Go, Three Crew Chiefs Deadlocked At Top Of MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Year’ Standings
Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion picked up their ninth top-five finish of the year and crew chief Paul Wolfe secured his second MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in three weeks in Sunday’s Goody’s Headache Relief Shot 500 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Wolfe’s latest Problem Solver win moves him into a three-way tie at the top of the $100,000 MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings with just three races to go.
Arnott Air Suspension Releases 2014 Product Catalog
Arnott Inc. has released its 2014 product catalog. The new catalog provides detailed information on more than 260 air suspension replacement products including new product offerings for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and more.
David Gilliland Crew Chief Frank Kerr Wins First MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Award At Talladega
David Gilliland and the No. 38 Long John Silver’s Ford Fusion delivered another impressive performance at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, and crew chief Frank Kerr picked up his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Camping World RV Sales 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest. Gilliland and Kerr finished seventh, giving the Front Row Motorsports team its second straight top-10 finish at Talladega.
Brad Keselowski Crew Chief Paul Wolfe Is MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ At Charlotte
Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski overcame a slow start to capture his first win of the year, and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, kept his hopes alive in the battle for the $100,000 MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Year” Award in Saturday night’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Wolfe’s call for four new tires during the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford’s final pit stop proved to be the difference maker and ultimately helped the crew chief earn his third MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award of 2013, moving him into a three-way tie for second place in the year-end MOOG standings.
AASA Launches Hub Bearings Quality Awareness Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association has launched a new marketing campaign as a part of its successful “Know Your Parts” program focused on the hub bearing category. The hub bearing campaign is the first in a series of category-specific campaigns designed to educate technicians, shop owners, service writers and other industry repair professionals on the value of installing only quality premium parts.
Raybestos Chassis Catalog Fortifies Its 2014 Coverage
Raybestos brand chassis parts – a member of the Affinia family of brands – has added listings for 25 makes and 61 models covering the 2014 model year to the Raybestos chassis catalog. Covering more than 5.4 million vehicles in operation, ball joints and control arms have been added for select Honda, Acura and Toyota models.
KYB Americas Expands Indiana Manufacturing Facility
KYB Americas Corp. has announced the expansion of the KYB Manufacturing facility in Franklin, Ind. The 45,900-square-foot expansion will house the latest in shock and strut assembly, machining and quality control equipment.
Kevin Harvick Dominant At Kansas Speedway, Crew Chief Gil Martin Ties For Lead In MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Year’ Standings
Kevin Harvick and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet led a race-high 138 laps in winning Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway, and his crew chief, Gil Martin, shared in the spoils by picking up his fourth MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award. Martin is now tied for the lead in the $100,000 MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” standings with six races remaining in the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.
Alan Gustafson, Crew Chief For Jeff Gordon, Picks Up MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ Honors At Dover
Jeff Gordon and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 24 Axalta Coating Systems Chevrolet SS overcame tight handling to finish fourth in Sunday’s AAA 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup contest at Dover (Del.) International Speedway. Following the race, Gordon’s crew chief, Alan Gustafson, was named Federal-Mogul’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” based on the 24 car’s race-best 0.025-second-per-lap improvement over the final 200 laps of the “Monster Mile.”