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The impact of increased adoption of EVs

|Date: September 20, 2024

The impact of increased adoption of EVs

In this article, Arnott investigates the impact increased adoption of electric vehicles is having on air ...

In this article, Arnott investigates the impact increased adoption of electric vehicles is having on air suspension technology. The most obvious difference between a vehicle with an internal combustio ...

September 20, 2024
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How do stabilising bars work?

|Date: September 19, 2024

How do stabilising bars work?

febi gives aftermarket technicians an overview of an underrated suspension component – the stabiliser bar ...

febi gives aftermarket technicians an overview of an underrated suspension component – the stabiliser bar. The stabiliser bar is a component of the suspension and connects the wheel suspension of an a ...

September 19, 2024
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KYB launches steering parts range

|Date: July 26, 2024

KYB launches steering parts range

KYB Europe has launched a range of steering parts including control arms (wishbones), ball joints, stabil ...

KYB Europe has launched a range of steering parts including control arms (wishbones), ball joints, stabiliser links, tie rod ends and rack ends. KYB Steering Parts are developed and tested to OE speci ...

July 26, 2024
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Replacing steering & suspension in EVs

|Date: May 20, 2024

Replacing steering & suspension in EVs

Steering and suspension components play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and performance of any vehi ...

Steering and suspension components play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and performance of any vehicle. However, the unique pressures of an electric vehicle make their replacement a frequent job ...

May 20, 2024
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Key features of air suspension

|Date: May 17, 2024

Key features of air suspension

Suspension specialists Arnott investigates the growing demand for air suspension among drivers. Arnott’s ...

Suspension specialists Arnott investigates the growing demand for air suspension among drivers. Arnott’s engineering team thoroughly investigates the original construction and design and looks for pos ...

May 17, 2024
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When to replace the whole set of control arms

|Date: May 16, 2024

When to replace the whole set of control arms

Meyle argues that technicians should be insisting on replacing the whole set of control arms when one wea ...

Meyle argues that technicians should be insisting on replacing the whole set of control arms when one wears out. One could say: Happy customer equals happy mechanic. So how do we make sure that our cu ...

May 16, 2024
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Why do suspension bushes fail?

|Date: May 15, 2024

Why do suspension bushes fail?

Polybush argues that certain suspension bushes are prone to failure and warrant a change in attitude. The ...

Polybush argues that certain suspension bushes are prone to failure and warrant a change in attitude. There are certain bushes on popular cars that fail time after time. For example, the MK7 Fiesta re ...

May 15, 2024
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Electronically controlled OE shock absorbers

|Date: May 14, 2024

Electronically controlled OE shock absorbers

KYB works alongside Volkswagen Group to produce electronically controlled OE shock absorbers. PMM hears m ...

KYB works alongside Volkswagen Group to produce electronically controlled OE shock absorbers. PMM hears more. Electronically controlled shock absorbers from KYB have been adopted by Volkswagen Group t ...

May 14, 2024
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VIDEO: Shock Absorber Best Practice

|Date: April 11, 2024

VIDEO: Shock Absorber Best Practice

Edward from Uckfield Motor Services talks about shock absorber best practice and the benefits of high qua ...

Edward from Uckfield Motor Services talks about shock absorber best practice and the benefits of high quality components like KYB Shock Absorbers. Follow him as he changes a pair of front shock absorb ...

April 11, 2024
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KYB’s advice on replacing mounting kits

|Date: February 08, 2024

KYB’s advice on replacing mounting kits

Suspension specialist KYB offers its advice on diagnosing and replacing suspension mounting kits. Just li ...

Suspension specialist KYB offers its advice on diagnosing and replacing suspension mounting kits. Just like a shock absorber, a suspension mounting kit is pushed and pulled 1,500 times per mile – over ...

February 08, 2024
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Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

|Date: September 06, 2023

Monroe discusses shocks and struts replacement

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection ...

Why should shocks and struts be replaced in pairs on the same axle? Why should old mounting or protection kits be replaced? Why should you avoid taking shortcuts? To answer, here’s Monroe. Shocks and ...

September 06, 2023
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Arnott shares insight on closed loop systems

|Date: September 05, 2023

Arnott shares insight on closed loop systems

Air suspension specialist Arnott offers an insight into closed loop systems, an alternative to the conven ...

Air suspension specialist Arnott offers an insight into closed loop systems, an alternative to the conventional open air suspension system. Not all automotive air suspension systems use the same worki ...

September 05, 2023
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Supertracker releases new wheel align demo video

|Date: September 01, 2023

Supertracker releases new wheel align demo video

Keep your customers steering in the right direction by checking out Supertracker’s new laser wheel aligne ...

Keep your customers steering in the right direction by checking out Supertracker’s new laser wheel aligner demo video. Supertracker has unveiled a new explainer video that provides a step-by-step guid ...

September 01, 2023
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Moog discusses fitting steering & suspension parts

|Date: August 31, 2023

Moog discusses fitting steering & suspension parts

Moog takes a look at fitting steering and suspension parts with help from its expert support team, the Ga ...

Moog takes a look at fitting steering and suspension parts with help from its expert support team, the Garage Gurus. Starting off with advice for when you’re refitting suspension arms or replacing bal ...

August 31, 2023
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How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

|Date: August 30, 2023

How to replace the suspension on a Ford Mondeo

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from ...

Febi takes us through the rear suspension on the trusty Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo model produced from 2007 to 2014 was the fourth incarnation of this family favourite. It was renowned for having go ...

August 30, 2023
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