The Original Gabriel Launches ‘Legendary Sales Event’
Gabriel (Ride Control LLC) has announced the launch of its national “Legendary Sales Event,” offering consumers a mail-in rebate of up to $125 when they purchase four qualifying Gabriel-branded ride control products between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31. Consumers are eligible for a 20 percent mail-in rebate when they purchase a combination of any four qualifying Gabriel ReadyMount, Ultra, MaxControl or Strut Mount products between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2013, up to a maximum rebate value of $125.
The Original Gabriel Introduces The ‘Top 10 Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts’ Video
Gabriel (Ride Control, LLC) has introduced a new Answerman video to help communicate the indicators of worn shocks and struts on light vehicles. Gabriel’s new “Top 10 Signs of Worn Shocks and Struts” video is available to view at the Answerman section of Gabriel’s website or at YouTube on TheOriginalGabriel channel.
Fixing An Air Ride Suspension That Has Gone Flat
How do you fix an air ride suspension that has gone flat? It depends on why the suspension went flat. Cadillac and Lincoln have used air-ride suspensions under their cars for many years. Other makes and models have air leveling suspensions that use air shocks and an onboard compressor to maintain ride height. If an air spring or air shock develops a leak (which most do after many years of service), the air spring or shock can’t hold pressure. It will leak and eventually go flat.
CARDONE Introduces ‘Simple Power Steering Contamination Test’ Technical Video
CARDONE just released a new ProTech technical video titled: Simple Power Steering Contamination Test. This new 2-minute video explains a quick way technicians and shop owners can show customers why it’s important they flush their steering system and/or replace their steering hoses. Visual proof works best!
Paul Menard Crew Chief Richard ‘Slugger’ Labbe Is MOOG ‘Problem Solver Of The Race’ In Pure Michigan 400
Paul Menard drove arguably his best race of the season and his crew chief, Richard “Slugger” Labbe, earned his first MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Menard and Labbe’s No. 27 NIBCO/Menards Chevrolet SS finished fourth after starting the day in 20th position.
GKN Driveline Expands Supply Program With BMW
GKN Driveline has been selected to supply the front axle for a number of BMW X Series sports activity vehicles. The GKN axle is a key part of the system that transforms the typically rear-wheel drive vehicles to all-wheel drive.
Alignment Specs For 2010 Camaro
The 2010 Camaro was GM’s re-entry into the pony-car wars with Ford and Chrysler. Like the Dodge Challenger, the Camaro borrows its platform from an existing rear-wheel-drive platform. The Camaro is based on the Zeta platform that includes the Chevrolet Police Patrol Vehicle and Pontiac G8. The front suspension uses strut and dual lower control arms. Always check the front lower control arm’s inboard bushing for damage in the form of rubber separating from the metal components. When this bushing goes bad, it will change the SIA and caster.
Servicing Variable-Assist Power Steering Systems
Variable-assist, variable-rate or variable-effort power steering is used on a growing number of vehicles. Variable assist is a way of providing the best of both worlds: finger-tip parking maneuverability at low speed and reduced assist at higher speeds for greater stability and road feel. As a vehicle’s speed increases, less effort and assist are needed to steer the wheels. Variable-rate steering, by comparison, applies more assist at low speed when it is needed most and reduces assist at higher speeds when it is needed least.
Air Ride: Compressor Diagnostics
On most modern vehicles, the compressor and air ride control unit are very intelligent components. Most communicate with the Body Control Module (BCM) on a high-speed serial data bus. These systems have malfunction indicator lights on the dash and require the use of a scan tool to diagnose the system.
Volkswagen Tech Tip: Solving Suspension Creaking Noise
Select Volkswagen vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise originating in the front suspension while entering steep driveways or over large bumps. The source of this noise could be the forward inner control arm bushing. To confirm if this is the issue, raise the vehicle and remove the wheel on the suspected side.
10 Alignment Tips To Increase Productivity And Profit
Tires are not perfect! Like every part on the car, tires and wheels are made within tolerances. These tolerances include runout and radial force variation. The changes in uniformity and stacked tolerances in the tire and wheel can cause a steering pull. You can try rotating the tires to cancel out the pull or at least move the worst tire to a non-steering axle. But, during the next rotation, the pull could return.
Brad Keselowski Crew Chief Paul Wolfe Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors At Watkins Glen
Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup series champion Brad Keselowski delivered a much-needed top-five finish and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, won Federal-Mogul’s MOOG Steering and Suspension “Problem Solver of the Race” Award in Sunday’s Cheez-It 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International. It was Wolfe’s second MOOG Problem Solver award of the season, moving him into a three-way tie for second place in the battle for the MOOG brand’s year-end $100,000 Problem Solver honors.