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47 | ASP February 2017 Sponsored by Products OTC system removes broken studs The OTC 6982DGS Drilling Guide System assists in removing a broken stud by helping techni- cians more efficiently prepare to use an extrac- tor. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions says the Drilling Guide System uses a good stud to center a drilling alignment guide over a broken stud. Fitting the appropriate size bushing and loosely anchoring to the good stud, technicians align the system and drill into the broken stud to bore a well-centered hole. The 6982 Drilling Guide System comes with four alignment guides as well as four bushings in 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm and 12 mm sizes. BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SOLUTIONS Circle 160 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11160 SideWinder tire handler works with overhead crane T h e L i f t W is e d i v isi o n of Diversif ied Produc t Development has intro- duced the SideWinder, a hydraulic tire handler designed to work with an overhead crane or lift to move, mount and handle tires directly from a horizontal position. The SideWinder has a capacity for tires with diameters from 58 to 75 inches and up to 2,200 pounds. DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Circle 161 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11161 Gabriel offers Ultra shocks and struts Ride Control LLC has introduced Gabriel brand Ultra shocks and s trut s, Ultra ReadyM ount and MaxControl ride control products for a wide range of light vehicles including Dodge, Mazda, Hyundai and Jeep. The company says the Ultra product fam- ily delivers fast response, long life, improved comfort and control, and maximum shock per- formance. Ultra products are designed with a chromed piston rod and leak-proof piston seal, ensuring long service life. RIDE CONTROL LLC Circle 162 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11162 IMI unveils loose nut indicator Checkpoint from IMI is a loose wheel nut in- dicator for commercial and heavy-duty ap- plications. Accurate and simple to use, Checkpoint Point-to-Point indicators are installed on each wheel nut with each pair of indicators pointing directly at each other. With two times the teeth of competitive indicators, Checkpoint provides more accurate results, according to IMI. This system provides a clear visual pattern for the driver, indicating which wheel nuts need tightening. INTERNATIONAL MARKETING INC. (IMI) Circle 163 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11163 Bosch Offers Strut Tamer II Extreme B o s c h A u t o m o t i v e Service Solutions has intro duce d th e OTC Strut Tamer II Extreme to assist technicians when replacing struts. The tool is available with a stand to increase mobility in a shop. New features include forged locking jaws as well as larger pads and offsets to clamp onto and compress springs even tighter than before. To provide additional strength, stability and safety, the compression arms are thick 5/8-inch steel. Locking trunnions allow for optimal stability during spring compression, according to the company. BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE SOLUTIONS Circle 164 on Reader Service Card www.aspquiklink.com/11164