Undercar
Why a Suspension Corner Check is Crucial for Wheel Bearing Life
When a customer complaining of that familiar humming or grinding sound shortly after you installed a new wheel bearing, it’s easy to blame the part. But often, the real culprit is the environment you put that new part into. Let’s talk about the ‘corner check’ and why dropping a brand-new wheel hub assembly into a…
Read MoreHigh-Quality vs. Value Wheel Hub Assemblies
You’ve heard the sound – that low growl or hum that changes pitch when accelerating past 30 mph. You know immediately it’s a bad wheel bearing. Wheel bearings are critical for the friction-free movement of a vehicle, acting as the bridge between the suspension and the rotating wheel. Today, most late-model vehicles rely on Generation…
Read MoreWhy a Suspension Corner Check is Crucial for Wheel Bearing Life
When a customer complaining of that familiar humming or grinding sound shortly after you installed a new wheel bearing, it’s easy to blame the part. But often, the real culprit is the environment you put that new part into.
Read MoreDecoding Drivetrain Talk: Driveshafts, Halfshafts, U-Joints, and More
When you’re talking about the undercarriage, you hear a lot of different names for the same parts. A customer comes into the shop complaining about a clunking noise, and depending on where they’re from or who they’ve been talking to, they might tell you they need a new propeller shaft, a halfshaft, or a CV…
Read MoreWhy U-Joints Still Rule the Heavy-Duty World
Walk into any shop today, and you’ll see constant velocity (CV) joints on nearly every passenger car and crossover that rolls into the bay. They are the undeniable standard for modern drivelines. But when a heavy-duty truck, full-size van, or large SUV pulls up, you’re almost always going to be staring at a traditional universal…
Read MoreHow Low-Quality U-Joints Can Damage Your Center Support Bearings
Mysterious vibrations while driving can point to a tire balance or alignment issue. But there’s another culprit that is sometimes overlooked – once you get it on the lift, don’t be surprised if you see the telltale signs of a shredded center support bearing (CSB).
Read MoreWhy Quality Matters In High-Pressure GDI Fuel Pumps
If you’ve been turning wrenches for any length of time, you know that Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engines are a completely different ball game compared to older fuel injection systems. While GDI systems offer impressive power and efficiency, they also bring a lot more pressure – literally.
Read MoreFix It Right The First Time: Wheel Bearing Replacement Tips
Wheel bearings are an integral component of the drivetrain and suspension system, but because they are positioned behind the braking assembly, they are often overlooked until a failure becomes audible. Whether the symptom is a subtle vibration or a distinct metallic growl, a failing bearing is an inconvenience and a safety risk that requires immediate…
Read MoreThe Critical Role Of U-Joints In Trail And Work Truck Suspensions
We know that trail running and heavy duty hauling can push suspension geometry to the limit. Extreme articulation affects all parts of the suspension and drivetrain, including universal joints. While U-joints are technically part of the drivetrain, in many applications, they are absolutely linked to the suspension. You cannot have massive articulation and wheel travel…
Read MoreCV Joints Vs. U-Joints – How Are They Different?
output shaft lined up perfectly with the differential pinion, we wouldn’t need complex joints. We’d just use a solid steel bar and call it a day. But we don’t live in a straight-line world. Suspensions move up and down, differentials sit at different heights than transmissions, and – most importantly – front wheels have to…
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