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Lateral runout correction plates Nucap Industries Inc. says its Brake Align runout correction plates provide the simplest, least-costly and most effective solution to correcting excessive lateral runout. Brake Align corrects for lateral runout generated by the stacked tolerances between the hub assembly and brake rotor f ange. Brake Align measures lateral runout with a dial indicator and runout can be corrected in less than f ve minutes per wheel. With two taper sizes available, Brake Align allows for runout up to .009-inch over specif cation to be corrected without the need for a costly wheel hub bearing replacement or the use of an on-the-car brake lathe. Circle 162 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11162 power ratchet wrench The new ACDelco-licensed 12V 1/4-inch ratchet wrench complements the ACDelco-licensed 3/8-inch power wrench. The new power ratchet wrench (P/N ARW1202) includes two 12V Lithium-ion batteries, one quick charger and a carrying case. ACDelco-licensed 1/4-inch power ratchet wrench features include: 1/4-inch square drive; 30 ft.- lbs. of tightening torque; spindle lock; aluminum gearbox housing; variable-speed switch; anti-switch grip; and 0-160 rpm. The wrench is lightweight and weighs only 2.35 lbs. and comes in a durable carrying case. Fine wire Double Platinum spark plugs have extended life Robert Bosch LLC has introduced the new original equipment design f ne wire Double Platinum spark plug. The new spark plug complements its OE f ne wire Iridium plug and the OE f ne wire Platinum plug, rounding out the Bosch OE f ne wire family of spark plugs, the company says. As with Bosch’s other OE f ne wire plugs, the Bosch Double Platinum spark plug line is based on the latest original equipment materials and manufacturing technology,

and delivers extended performance life and durability, the company notes. Circle 163 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11163 Increased transfer case motor coverage CARDONE Industries Inc. wants repair techs to get trucks and SUVs ready for mud and snow with A1 CARDONE Reman Transfer Case Motors. CARDONE replaces internal sensors with 100% new OE-quality sensors for superior performance and long product life. In addition, TCMs are vibration and temperature tested to ensure trouble-free operation throughout the coldest of winters. Circle 164 on Reader Service Card

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www.aspquiklink.com/11164 Christie CT3 battery tester Clore Automotive has released the Model CT3 Continuous Duty Battery Load Tester from Christie. The CT3 uses a 250-amp f xed load to simulate actual vehicle cranking loads for accurate, reliable battery testing in a wide variety of shop and f eet maintenance environments. The CT3 enables assessment of six- and 12-volt battery state of charge, battery capacity and charging system output. Circle 165 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11165

Performance Intakes for C6 Corvettes CORSA Performance Exhausts introduces CORSA Performance Intakes with the company’s exclusive Power Channel technology that eff - ciently directs airf ow from the f lter to the throttle body. Streamlined airf ow helps eliminate calibration concerns and helps increase throttle response. The new CORSA Performance Intakes for C6 Corvettes are constructed from hand-formed, aerospace-grade carbon f ber for maximum strength and minimum weight. Circle 166 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11166

Ford Mustang GT500 exhaust The 2013 Ford Mustang GT500 exhaust system features CORSA Performance’s exclusive Ref ective Sound Cancellation (RSC) technology. RSC gives GT500 owners the aggressive sound they desire under acceleration, while maintaining a drone-free experience during cruise, the company notes. CORSA offers the Mustang GT500 dual rear exit exhaust system with Twin Pro Series 4-inch tips in either polished (P/N 14323) or custom diamond black f nish (P/N 14323BLK). Circle 167 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11167

Battery search app for mobile devices EnerSys Energy Products s Inc., manufacturer of the e ODYSSEY battery, has s introduced the ODYS- SEY Battery Search App. . The free download is for r Android and Apple mo- bile devices and enables s quick identif cation of the correct ODYSSEY the correct ODYSSEY battery model for many different vehicles, and also helps to locate the nearest dealer or to make a purchase from the ODYSSEY Battery online store. Circle 168 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11168 OTC Genisys, Pegisys bundled software updates OTC, a Bosch Automotive Service Solutions brand, offers comprehensive bundled software

update kits for all OTC Genisys and Pegisys diagnostic scan tools. Genisys features two kit selections with one powerful kit for the Pegisys line of professional scan tools. Genisys kit No. 3421-141 provides a System 5.0 memory card, 2012 USA domestic/Asian software and 2011 European software. Circle 169 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11169

New MOOG steering, suspension parts Federal-Mogul Corp.’s MOOG steering and suspension line has been expanded again, with 46 new replacement control arms, inner and outer tie rod ends, ball joints and other components for late-model foreign and domestic applications. With this latest monthly expansion, Federal-Mogul has added nearly 750 parts to the MOOG product line in 2012. Included among the new parts are premium upper control arms with MOOG ball joints for several popular Audi and Volkswagen passenger vehicles, model years 2004 through 2011. Circle 170 on Reader Service Card

www.aspquiklink.com/11170 Classic Snap-on Ball Peen Hammers Snap-on Tools says its HBBD Ball Peen Hammer Series Set is the most comfortable, balanced and toughest ball peen hammer set Snap-on has ever made. These classic hammers offer service technicians improved performance and productivity. Snap-on ball peen hammers offer a variety of features and are available in a range of sizes. Circle 171 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11171

FMI Automotive has expanded its line of premium performance water pumps by adding new part numbers to cover a wide range of domestic and import vehicle applications. New coverage added to the FMI premium performance water pump line includes: 2002-2009 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 L6, 5.9L; 1993-2008 Cummins Diesel IBS 5.9L/6.7L; 2004-2011 Volkswagen Jetta L4 2; 2009-2011 Ford Escape V6 3; 2005-2011 Audi A4 Quattro L4 2; and 1998-2007 Chevy Daewoo Isuzu l4, 2.0L. Circle 172 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11172 Long-arm suspension for Jeep Tenneco Inc.’s Rancho brand of performance suspension systems and shocks has released a new long-arm suspension system (P/N RS66105B with black arms/ springs; P/N RS66105 with red arms/springs) for 2007- 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK vehicles. To deliver the ultimate steering envelope, added articulation plus increased ground clearance needed during demanding off-road riding, the Rancho 4-inchlong-arm suspension system includes a front adjustable track bar. Circle 173 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11173 HD Fleet Electrical Terminal Set Innovative Products of America Inc. (IPA) offers the HD Fleet Technician’s Electrical Terminal Maintenance Set (P/N 8048). The assortment of tools is designed for cleaning all vehicle electrical connections found in commercial heavy-duty f eets. IPA says the HD Fleet Technician’s Electrical Terminal Maintenance Set cleans and repairs most types of electrical connectors found on cars, trucks, and industrial equipment in North America. Circle 174 on Reader Service Card

Expanded water pump line www.aspquiklink.com/11174 Premium Wagner headlamps Federal-Mogul Corp. has issued a comprehensive new master catalog for Wagner replacement lighting components that covers a broad range of automotive, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, snowmobile and other applications, model years 1996-2012. The catalog features the brand’s complete offering of replacement interior, exteinterior exte rior and forward lighting products, including an expanded range of premium headlamps, fog lamps and sealed beams. Circle 175 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11175 Utility Tire Bead Expander Ken-Tool Corp. says its new T131 Utility Tire Pneumatic Bead Expander (P/N 31431) is a timesaver for tire service or tractor shop technicians who have difficulty getting 10- to 22-inch diameter utility tires to seat on the rim. The company says the T131 solves the problem with tubeless tires, which are often shipped from overseas tightly compressed and banded together in stacks of a dozen or more. Circle 176 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11176 Class 1 Division 2 LED light Larson Electronics has announced the addition of the HAL-7W-LED for small area hazardous location lighting. While more hazardous location f xtures are typically large, the seven watt HAL-7W-LED’s compact design enables designers and operators to fit this light into panel and instrument enclosures where larger hazardous lights won’t f t, notes Larson. Circle 177 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11177

Supercharger conversion front cover Lingenfelter Performance Engineering (LPE) offers a new supercharger conversion front cover that allows for the installation of an LS9 TVS2300 supercharger on TVS1900-equipped LSA engines without having to change accessory drives or throttle locations. The Lingenfelter LSA to LS9 Supercharger Conversion Front Cover (P/N L250406509) features a high-f ow, low-pressure drop design to increase power and airf ow capacity. Circle 178 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11178 Back Probe kits Lisle Corp. offers 11- and 17-piece Back Probe kits that provide technicians with assortments of back probe pins with standard banana plug connections. Kits include an assortment of straight, 45-degree and 90-degree back probe pins with standard 4 mm female banana plug connectors. Also featured are angled probes for accessing hard-to-reach connectors. Lisle says there is no need to disconnect the terminal and connector. Circle 179 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11179 Snap-on Diagnostics adds 2000-2011 Jaguar coverage to software With the recent introduction of Software Bundle 12.4, Snap-on Diagnostics has added new 2000- 2011 Jaguar coverage for engine, transmission, anti-lock brake (ABS) and airbag to its optional European coverage. This brings the optional European coverage count total to nine makes. In a d d i t i o n to the new J a g u a r , coverage includes Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Smart Car, Volkswagen and Volvo. Circle 180 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11180

LED Driving Lamps PIAA Corp. says its new 570 Series LED Driving Lamps are designed to provide intense lighting by casting 75,000 candela of brilliant cobalt-blue (6000 Kelvin) illumination. The lamps cast light in a precise long-range driving pattern, with a 30 degree spread. The PIAA 570 LED Driving Lamps are SAE/DOT compliant and suitable for use on all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks and SUVs. Circle 181 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11181 Purolator synthetic motor oil f lters Purolator says its Synthetic oil f lter is made specif - cally for synthetic motor oils and utilizes a 100% synthetic media that is custom-engineered. Purolator Synthetic combines fully synthetic media with a specially designed media support system, as well as other components with technological innovations designed for longevity. Purolator Synthetic’s 100% synthetic media with pleat support technology contains wire backing that is engineered for today’s hightech engines. Circle 182 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11182

Ranger RB24T wheel balancer Balance small car and big truck wheels on the Ranger RB24T. Ranger Products, a division of BendPak Inc., says the heavy-duty wheel RB24T wheel balancer is designed to handle truck, bus and OTR tires up to 50 inches in diameter and 20 inches wide. The Ranger RB24T is capable and fully equipped to accommodate automobiles and light truck wheels as well. Circle 183 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11183 Tenneco Inc.’s DynoMax performance exhaust brand now offers two new drone-free performance exhaust systems for Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT-8 cars. The new DynoMax systems cover the 2009-2012 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7L Hemi V8 model (P/N 38490) and the 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1L and 6.4L Hemi V8 models (P/N 38484). The DynoMax R/T system posted a gain of 10 hp and 23 ft.-lbs. of torque and the DynoMax SRT-8 system posted a gain of 23 hp and 23 ft.-lbs. of torque in recent dyno testing over the stock systems.

Welding Creeper designed for safety Snap-on Inc. says its new Welding Creeper (P/N JCW60WLD) is designed for safety as well as comfort for any environment that does welding and cutting. Features and benef ts include: Westex Indura fabric that offers resistance to f ash f re, molten metal, and welding exposures; a fabric and foam pad that meets California Technical Bulletin 117, Section E, and UFAC Class 1 for f ammability; and f re-retardant, heavy-duty 5/8-inch-thick plywood and high density foam padding for comfort. Circle 185 on Reader Service Card

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R&R bushings, bearings, ball joints SP Tools says its bushing tools, 11000A Hydraulic System and 11100 Manual System are a revolutionary way to repair and replace suspension bushings, wheel bearings and ball joints. The 11000A saves technicians’ time because they don’t have to remove components and go to an old style press. The system allows quick R&R of bushings, wheel bearings and ball joints on the vehicle. Circle 186 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11186

Torsion key systems for trucks Tenneco Inc.’s Rancho brand of performance suspension and shock absorbers has recently added Rancho torsion key systems for Chevrolet/ GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD trucks to its product line. Designed to level the truck’s stance, Rancho torsion key systems are a fast and easy way to add 1 to 2-1/4 inches of lift over stock. Circle 187 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11187

Bosch wheel balancer with light ring The Robert Bosch LLC WBE 4430 high performance wheel balancer’s wheel illumination feature is an integral part of the unit’s design. In addition to the LED light ring that illuminates the work area, the WBE 4430 has automatic one-touch data entry, high performance low taper mounting adaptors and a simple-to-use picture-based software interface. In addition the balancer has a laser light indicator for weight placement accuracy and a self-locking weight application arm. Circle 188 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11188

High-speed performance beam blades TRICO Products says its Force wiper is a robustly engineered beam blade with a patented sweptwing spoiler. The spoiler slices through wind speeds in excess of 135 mph caused by cross winds, buffeting truck winds and general traff c turbulence. Features include: VorTec aerofoil; HighGlide treated rubber element; robust superstructure for durable all-weather performance; and SWIFT Easy Connection Technology. The wiper blade is available in lengths from 14 to 28 inches. Circle 189 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11189 Hannay Reels N500 Series high pressure spring rewind reel The Hannay Reels N500 Series high pressure spring rewind reel is designed for eff cient hose handling in applications such as hydraulics, air, water and chassis grease. A compact frame and narrow base also allows easy installation in almost any location, notes Hannay. The model features a heavy-duty spring motor with self-contained rewind power, four-way roller assembly and a declutching arbor to prevent damage from reverse winding. A non-sparking ratchet assembly locks the reel at the desired length of hose payout. An easy pull on the hose unlocks the reel for the spring motor to retract it. Circle 190 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11190 Spotline laser spotting guide Rotary Lift’s Spotline laser vehicle spotting guide for Shockwave-equipped lifts enables techs to quickly and efficiently move vehicles in and out of the bay. The Spotline laser is installed on the top of the lift or elsewhere above the work area. It projects a green laser line directly in the center of the bay. The technician simply centers the line on the vehicle hood and dash while pulling in for perfect positioning every time, the company notes. Circle 191 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11191