Steering the way to quality

Both the chassis and steering elements are frequently exposed to extreme stress due to the quality of roads and it is vital that high quality replacement parts are used, to provide optimum performance and avoid premature wear.

It is incredibly important to make sure all steering and suspension parts are set up correctly and in good condition. A worn bushing or an imbalance between the control arms can have severe consequence for drivers such as the vehicle veering off course. 

How can febi help?

Steering components in particular require special care during their design, production and fitting. febi bilstein’s steering and suspension range features only OE matching quality components. To ensure that the vehicle holds the road, even in difficult situations, all febi’s steering components are produced to the highest quality standards. febi’s product range features a large selection of safety critical steering and chassis components, to ensure they make a significant contribution to road safety.

febi bilstein’s “Made in Germany” quality seal is a promise of quality and fitting safety, both of which are achieved by high-tech in-house production. febi bilstein applies incredibly strict quality requirements, not only to the components manufactured in-house but also to their selection of suppliers. All febi steering and suspension parts strictly comply with the specification of the vehicle manufacturers. febi makes sure that their steering parts fit the corresponding vehicle type exactly.

For steering parts there is zero tolerance for errors. To ensure this, febi parts are produced with modern CNC ma­chines. The material is checked metallurgically and mecha­nically using various modern testing and monitoring devices. But that’s not all  nothing can replace the know-how and the trained eye of their specialists in the production team.

What can garages do?

Garages should ensure they double check all components of a vehicle’s steering and suspension, as a sign of potential wear on one component could be a symptom of further damage elsewhere.

  • Worn or faulty stabiliser links, which improve vehicle stability and overall control when working efficiently, can lead to worn rubber bushings or broken ball joints.
  • Faulty or poor quality control arms can cause parts to bend or break when driving over large potholes or speed bumps.
  • Anti-roll bars can cause poor handling when incorrectly aligned or when worn.

    Plus, steering and suspension is now involved with electrical components, as technology advances. With the inclusion of power steering, it is important to start considering the sensors involved. febi supply steering sensors for most modern vehicles with active steering.

Why is it important?

A quick check of the steering and suspension components is a really good idea for all involved parties with such safety critical components it is key these parts are frequently checked. It is an opportunity for garages to make a little extra profit, and provide safety for their customers, by replacing parts at the first sign of wear, rather than once they fail or stop performing at their optimum level.

Some important equipment that garages should use for checking steering and suspension components include:

  • Four wheel alignment tracking gauges.
  • Mot shaker plates on modern mot bays

When changing any steering or suspension components on a vehicle, a full 4 wheel alignment check should be performed to make sure tracking is correct. This will increase road holding, safety and reduce uneven tyre wear.

febi bilstein has an extensive range of high quality replacement parts, including almost 7,000 components for steering and suspension applications.

Find their range of steering and suspension parts on febi Live! Their online catalogue makes it easy to find the parts you need, saving you time on searches.  Sign in or register now at www.febilive.com

The febi product brand is part of the bilstein group, which also incorporates the strong SWAG and Blue Print brands. Further information can be found at: www.bilsteingroup.com