Mevotech Develops Fleet Solution For Common Bushing Failure

Mevotech Develops Fleet Solution For Common Bushing Failure

The development was initiated by a call to Mevotech's Technical Services hotline. A shop that services the fleet of a major municipal police force was inquiring if Mevotech had any advice to extend the service life of the OE part.

Mevotech announces a solution for premature wear of bushings for a popular police fleet vehicle. The bushing is a part of the Mevotech Supreme brand, known for application specific upgrades above the OE designs, said the company.

The development was initiated by a call to Mevotech’s Technical Services hotline for installers. A shop that services the fleet of a major municipal police force was inquiring if Mevotech had any advice to extend the service life of the OE part. The shop owner noted that the rear upper control arm bushing for the police interceptor sedan and SUV was wearing out as early as 22,000 miles.

Mevotech jumped on the opportunity to innovate an upgraded engineered solution. After analyzing the OE design and the failure points of the worn bushing, Mevotech engineers got to work, developing a steel bracket that would allow the use of sintered metal bearings for increased durability and adding a grease fitting to make the part serviceable.

The result is a simple, yet effective design that was initiated by listening to customer feedback and creating application specific upgrades based on vehicle and platform needs.  The new bushing design will be available to order from Mevotech Supreme in early 2020.

“This innovation is a fantastic example of Mevotech collaboration,” said Victor Moreira, manager of technical services. “We really value the user experience and 360-degree feedback that comes from our field representatives, technical services hotline, product development teams, our customers and the professional technicians who work with our parts every day.  This process not only helps our engineers develop solutions for stronger more durable parts, but it reinforces our connection to the technician’s experience.”

You May Also Like

Dana Participating in Easter Jeep Safari

The event will take place in Moab, Utah, March 23-31.

Dana to Participate in Easter Jeep Safari 2024

Dana Incorporated will participate in Easter Jeep Safari 2024, held March 23-31 in Moab, Utah. Dana products will be on site and available for demonstrations.

“At Dana, we are committed to rigorously testing and validating our products in the most challenging conditions to guarantee superior quality, durability, and performance,” said Bill Nunnery, senior director, sales and marketing, global aftermarket for Dana. “Easter Jeep Safari features rugged trails that offer us an ideal terrain for product trials. The event also gives us the opportunity to engage with Jeep enthusiasts and understand how we can enhance their off-road experiences through vehicle customizations.”

ZF Aftermarket Releases 80 New Parts

The latest additions expand coverage to more than 5 million vehicles in operation.

ZF Aftermarket Releases 80 New Parts
Schaeffler Highlights ESG Progress in 2023 Sustainability Report

Schaeffler is currently focusing on seven key ESG goals in the implementation of its sustainability strategy.

Schaeffler 2023 Sustainability Report
CMA, DoubleCoin to Showcase Long-Haul Steer Tires at MATS

Company reps will be on-site to answer questions, schedule meetings and coordinate a raffle of outdoor sporting equipment in booth #11140.

tire-distribution-outlook-tire-rack
GB Reman to Host Jackpot Giveaway Winner at Long Beach Grand Prix

Jon Hetzel, owner of Hesski ServiCenter in Levittown, Pennsylvania, will join GB Reman in the company’s hometown next month

GB Reman to Host Jackpot Giveaway Winner at Grand Prix of Long Beach

Other Posts

Bendix Surpasses Worker Safety Goals

Bendix says its Total Case Improvement Rate improved since 2022.

Bendix Announces Worker Safety Statistics
New Rislone ‘DEF Crystal Clean’ Clears P20EE Codes

The product scrubs away crystal contaminants from the selective catalytic reduction systems of diesel cars, trucks and SUVs.

New Rislone DEF Crystal Clean Diesel DEF & SCR Emissions System Cleaner Announced
SMP Announces New Oil Filter Housing Kits

The kits feature multiple design improvements to prevent leaks, according to SMP.

SMP Announces New Oil Filter Housing Kits
NTK Technologies Announces Merger into Niterra North America

The merger will take effect on April 1, and NTK Technologies will begin operating under Niterra North America Inc.

Niterra Merger