Raybestos Introduces New Advanced Technology And Professional Grade Control Arms

Raybestos, a member of the Affinia family of brands, has introduced new Raybestos brand Advanced Technology and Professional Grade control arms. According to Affinia, these are direct replacements of the OE part, offering reliable and accurate handling that withstands the demands of modern vehicles.

The company says the full line of Raybestos Advanced Technology and Professional Grade control arms includes top-selling part numbers; including those for problem applications. More than 550 SKUs have been added year to date; bringing the number of active SKUs to nearly 1,400, according to the company.

They are available for late-model light-truck, fleet and passenger cars. The company says the lightweight aluminum arms match the OE design for less unsprung weight, which minimizes stress on the other related components.

Raybestos Advanced Technology control arms have a protective coating to prevent corrosion and provide the longest possible service life, according to Affinia. When applicable, the company says the addition of an Advanced Technology ball joint provides additional benefits:

• Low-friction ball joints are OE matched (or better) to optimize longevity and performance

• Permanently attached polyurethane dust boot for lasting protection; prevents premature failure

• Greaseable for extended service life

• Purgeable dust boot eliminates contamination for consistent performance

• Patented low-friction, synthetic bearing design… less friction reduces wear, which reduces end play

Raybestos Advanced Technology control arm products include: control arm, adjustable control arm, thrust arm and lateral link (all with ball joint where applicable).

Raybestos Professional Grade control arm products include: control arm, thrust arm, lateral link and track bar (all with ball joint where applicable).

Affinia adds that Raybestos brand Professional Grade chassis parts are backed by “The Industry’s Best Parts and Labor Guarantee,” for 24 months (or 24,000 miles) from the date of purchase. If the product fails within this period, it may be returned for a full refund, plus labor cost.

For more information on Raybestos control arm products or other Raybestos chassis parts, visit www.raybestoschassis.com or call 800-323-0354.

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Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.

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I sometimes share case studies of the clients I have been able to assist in my role as an aftermarket business broker and provider of intermediary and advisory services. I do that when I think the story will provide a reader in similar circumstances with new insights or helpful information.
In the case of Cowden Automotive, Inc., I acted in a consulting capacity assisting the owner and his broker in valuing the business, creating a marketing plan, finding a qualified buyer, and arranging financing for the sale.
Although every sale of a shop in which I am involved has its own unique set of circumstances, which makes my job both very interesting and very challenging, Cowden Automotive stands out as particularly memorable because I was able to demonstrate to the long-time owner, Paul Cowden, that his business was worth about three times what he had initially thought.
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