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PRT Adds 32 Complete Strut Assemblies
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By Counterman
link hidden, please login to viewannounced the addition of 55 new part numbers to its hose, water pump and drive system kit lines. The new product introductions include 41 new branched and quick connect hoses, covering primarily medium- and heavy-duty vehicle applications, 11 new water pumps and 3 new serpentine belt kit part numbers that allow Dayco to provide expanded coverage for millions of vehicles on the road, according to the company. The company said that for the past 18 months, Dayco’s product management team has significantly transformed its hose product line following a detailed evaluation of more than 3,000 part numbers, adding new numbers with exact fitment and redesigning old hose applications when necessary. Dayco said its hoses, which are designed to meet or exceed all relevant OE and SAE standards, feature spiral reinforcement for high burst strength and excellent heat resistance.
The 11 new
link hidden, please login to viewwater pump SKUs being introduced will cover 22 million light-duty vehicles on the road. Dayco added that its serpentine belt kit line is also expanding as the company continues developing innovative system solutions and recommending all drive system components be changed at the same time to improve performance and reduce comebacks. Coverage for over 3 million VIO was added in February and an additional 2+ million VIO will be covered with the three new kits. “We have continued to evolve our line review process to assure that we efficiently bring to market products the industry needs based on real data and input from the field,” said Jerry Reeves, manager of product management for Dayco North America. “This is just an example of the type of expansions you’ll continue to see from the Dayco team.”
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By Counterman
You might know them by one of their coined terms like quick struts or loaded struts, but either way, it means you’re getting a completely assembled strut, rather than one or many separate pieces. There are many advantages to this, many of which are best realized by remembering what brought about the idea in the first place.
Before the common availability of a complete strut assembly, replacing a bad component in a strut required a coil spring compressor so the unit could be safely disassembled. It was far more labor intensive, and you always had to use caution working with the coil spring. A bad shock absorber was almost always the component that was being replaced, but a problem often encountered by technicians was that one of the other components such as a bushing or bearing would show considerable wear upon disassembly. Nobody wants to reassemble something with worn parts, and since many of the components weren’t considered “normal” service items, you would often have to wait a day or two to get them.
This, of course, made for an inefficient repair, but it’s not the ultimate reason that assembled struts became popular. When strut suspension systems first saw widespread use, they were used on small, lightweight, front-wheel-drive vehicles. As a result, the coil springs rarely wore out or broke, and the only component that went bad frequently was the shock absorber itself, so it was common to disassemble the strut just to replace the shock.
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A completely assembled strut saves a lot of time
and eliminates the possibility of mistakes. As the strut suspension design became more popular and the many advantages of it became clear, it quickly found its way onto full-size sedans and trucks. Suddenly, the struts were no longer holding up meager economy cars, and we began to see broken coil springs, worn bearings and strut mounts, and worn spring insulators, on top of worn shocks. Almost every time you disassembled a strut, you found that all the components needed to be replaced.
Stocking all the different strut components for every make and model was cumbersome to say the least, but it was necessary, so the idea of offering a completely assembled strut was a welcome revelation. Limited at first to a few of the most common models, the idea took off quickly, and now you can get them for almost any application.
The advantages for a counter-professional, a technician or a DIYer can be summed up the same way for all of us. It’s simply easier. Technicians prefer them, and almost always ask for them first. DIYers may not be familiar with them, so as a counter-professional, you may have to explain the advantages.
Safety is number one. There’s no danger involved when you don’t have to compress and remove the coil spring, and it saves on the tool too, which a DIYer will either need to borrow or buy. Even though it’s possible that purchasing a single component such as a shock absorber or coil spring may be less expensive, the process of building or assembling the strut is where the biggest hurdle can arise.
Overall, there aren’t too many different pieces involved, but there are almost always some type of spacers and washers. Placement is critical, and it’s easy to make mistakes or lose one of the small components without realizing it. You can end up with a strut that rattles excessively or, in the case of a front strut, binds up during turns. An assembled strut eliminates the possibility of any of these problems.
There’s also a savings in labor time, which trickles down to the customer who’s paying the bill, or if you’re doing the job on your car, it saves your personal time, and nobody complains about that. The advantage of all-new components allows you to guarantee proper performance, no noise or rattles, and a long-term repair.
The final part of the equation is that struts should always be replaced in pairs, and you’ll often have to explain why. No, you can’t stop somebody from buying just one, but replacing only one side means you’ll have unequal performance side-to-side, and as we all know, if one side is worn out, then the other is, too. It’s as simple as that.
Selling completely assembled high- quality struts is the quickest way to a satisfied customer, and it makes your job easier, too. Occasionally, you might have an old-school customer who wants to do it the hard way, but install complete strut assemblies once, and it’s all they’ll ever ask for.
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link hidden, please login to view, brand of the ADD Group, announced an expansion of Complete Strut Assemblies in the North American Aftermarket. The new applications cover light vehicles, SUVs and pickups. The launch includes models like Honda Pilot, Acura MDX, Jeep Compass, Audi Q5 and BMW X3, among others, according to PRT. “Our highly automated factories support both OE and Aftermarket production, providing the latest in innovation and technology,” explains Bruno Bello, director of global marketing at
link hidden, please login to view. “PRT is continually developing new products, bringing the best solutions to the aftermarket. These new additions expand our range and strengthen our presence in the North American market. The new items are in stock and ready to ship!” The new items represent nearly 9 million vehicles in coverage.
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link hidden, please login to view, reveals 109 parts in its third quarter announcement, covering nearly 900,000 vehicles in operation (VIO) across the United States and Canada. “Delphi remains committed to delivering the parts that fit the needs of the market environment,” said Russ Stebbins, vice president and general manager (VPGM) of North America Aftermarket. “Our team is already hard at work for our next parts launch later this year. We’ll have plenty of new parts to showcase in the coming months.”
link hidden, please login to view Fuel Management line adds one new fuel pump module assembly, covering more than 500,000 VIO. Sparta, Delphi’s specialty fuel line for earlier model and high-mileage vehicles, introduced five new part numbers. These parts include two electric fuel pumps and three fuel pump module assemblies fitting a variety of applications, the company said.
The Steering and Suspension line introduced 72 new part numbers, mostly consisting of various alignment parts, tie rod ends, and control arm and ball joint assemblies. The 72 part numbers announced, which consist of 14 unique part types, represent more than 163 million VIO.
Thirty-one part numbers debuted for the Vehicle Electronics line, mainly made up of ABS wheel speed sensors, ignition knock (detonation) sensors, and vehicle speed sensors. The eight part types announced cover more than 58.7 million VIO, according to Delphi.
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link hidden, please login to view, reveals 109 parts in its third quarter announcement, covering nearly 900,000 vehicles in operation (VIO) across the United States and Canada. “Delphi remains committed to delivering the parts that fit the needs of the market environment,” said Russ Stebbins, vice president and general manager (VPGM) of North America Aftermarket. “Our team is already hard at work for our next parts launch later this year. We’ll have plenty of new parts to showcase in the coming months.”
link hidden, please login to view Fuel Management line adds one new fuel pump module assembly, covering more than 500,000 VIO. Sparta, Delphi’s specialty fuel line for earlier model and high-mileage vehicles, introduced five new part numbers. These parts include two electric fuel pumps and three fuel pump module assemblies fitting a variety of applications, the company said.
The Steering and Suspension line introduced 72 new part numbers, mostly consisting of various alignment parts, tie rod ends, and control arm and ball joint assemblies. The 72 part numbers announced, which consist of 14 unique part types, represent more than 163 million VIO.
Thirty-one part numbers debuted for the Vehicle Electronics line, mainly made up of ABS wheel speed sensors, ignition knock (detonation) sensors, and vehicle speed sensors. The eight part types announced cover more than 58.7 million VIO, according to Delphi.
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