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Ready-To-Install Struts: Saving Time & Adding Profits Fresno CA

It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately, not only with do-it-yourselfers, but even more so with professional technicians. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don’t need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble the strut and they can get the customer back on the road much faster because of the time saved by not replacing the entire strut assembly.

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820 E California Avenue
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Ready-To-Install Struts: Saving Time & Adding Profits

It should come as no shock that preassembled, ready-to-install struts have been a huge hit lately, not only with do-it-yourselfers, but even more so with professional technicians. The pros like them because they are much easier, faster and more profitable to install than ordinary struts. They don't need a spring compressor to disassemble and reassemble the strut and they can get the customer back on the road much faster because of the time saved by not replacing the entire strut assembly.

Replacing a set of struts the "old-fashioned way" can add 10 to 20 minutes per strut if the struts have to be disassembled and reassembled. Pneumatic spring compressors are fairly quick, but still require some set up time (you need to use the correct adapters for the spring). Manual spring compressors are much slower and require a fair amount of muscle. There is also an element of risk when using a spring compressor because of the force exerted by the spring. The fingers of the compressor have to hold the spring securely while the technician takes the strut apart. And if a spring slips, watch out because it can do serious damage if anyone is in the way.

Another benefit of a preassembled strut is that it comes complete with a new spring, bumper and bearing plate. The upper bearing plate on front struts is extremely important because it not only supports the weight of the vehicle, but also serves as the upper steering pivot. If the bearing plate is worn or corroded (which many are after ...

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