Sonnax has released new OE thrust bearing kits SBK-F35A and SBK-F35B, which are direct replacements for the bearings in Ford 6F35 transmissions. For Gen. 1 units, use SBK-F35A; for Gen. 2 units, use SBK-F35B.
Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. Management and operations of the privately owned company are unchanged. Henthorn
Don Henthorn, owner and founder of BendPak Inc., peacefully passed away at home Thursday, March 28, at the age of 85. Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment.
Management and operations of the privately owned company are unchanged.
Shop Boss has added fully integrated PayPal and Venmo payment capabilities to its shop management software. The new feature of Boss Pay, Shop Boss’ all-in-one payments platform, is exclusively for text-to-pay customers, the company said. Related Articles – DOJ, FTC signal support for MEMA Aftermarket suppliers’ petition – NexaMotion Group opens new Arch Auto Parts store
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted support to the U.S. Copyright Office for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers’ petition for a new exemption to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)’s anti-circumvention provisions. These provisions prohibit bypassing copyright protection systems. MEMA’s proposed exemption would allow consumers to view their vehicle’s
NexaMotion Group (NMG) announced the opening a new Arch Auto Parts store in Plainview, New York. The new store, opened on March 16 and located at 125 Newtown Road, is the company’s fourth location in Nassau County. Related Articles – The Alliance promotes JC Washbish to President – Transtar Holding Co. acquires Arch Auto Parts –
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Sonnax has introduced a drop-in 4-5-6 sleeved accumulator piston kit (part no. 124740-68K). The company says users can recover hydraulic control and renew shift feel and performance in GM 6T70, 6T75, 6T80 (Gen. 2) transmissions by installing this kit. Related Articles – PRT launches 59 new complete strut assemblies – Raybestos adds new Toyota UA80
The kitting of transmission parts has made profitable shop operation possible. When a kit with 100 parts is necessary, a distributor has already assembled all the important components into the kit and it is typically sitting on the shelf ready to be delivered. Kitting saves time and effort for both the shop and the supplying
Sonnax has introduced a drop-in TCC apply limit switch valve kit for the Chrysler RFE series. Related Articles – Schaeffler offers new LuK clutch kits – Transtar to offer recycled engines – Sonnax introduces GM 6L80, 6L90 output planet saver kits The company says you can limit the amount of pressure applied to the torque
Sonnax has introduced new output planet saver kits for GM 6L80 and 6L90 transmissions. The company says these kits can repair and prevent common concerns and save the planetary assembly when installed. Related Articles – Alto introduces filters for GM 6L series – PRT launches 30 new complete strut assemblies – Force Control Industries releases
