An engine that can move more than it is supposed to can pull on wires, hoses, and linkages and can cause serious damage.

As motor mounts wear the engine vibrations will begin to be transferred to the frame and felt in the cab and the engine will be allowed to move as the mounts are no longer completely secure. Since the motor mounts are bearing the weight of the engine constantly and managing the torque that is being applied to the frame, they will wear out over time. Motor Mounts – Motor mounts isolate the vibration of the engine and prevent it from transferring these vibrations to the frame of the truck.

Replacing hood shocks and struts can make opening the hood easier and protect it from damage. The latch on the strut may wear out or break and the hood shock itself can wear. Hood shocks and struts will help slow the opening and closing of the hood with internal springs or gas pressure and a hood strut will lock the hood in the open position. Hood Shocks and Struts – Newer trucks have moved from hood cables and springs to hood shocks and struts.As rattles and squeaks start to appear it may be time to replace these items with a longer-lasting polyurethane replacement. Most of these items are rubber and will wear over time as the truck is used. Hood Bumpers, Hood Mounts, and Hood Pins – Depending on the design of the truck there are multiple options for how the hood is guided and held in a position to prevent damage, squeaks, and rattles.A worn or broken latch can cause the hood to move and shift as the truck is driven and may even cause the hood to open during heavy braking. Newer style latches are cable operated and function similarly to a door latch. Traditional hood latches are a rubber strap that stretches tight to keep pressure on the hood. Hood Latches – Hood latches keep the hood of your heavy-duty truck closed.Eventually, a weak hood spring will break and may break the cable with it. Hood springs stretch every time the hood is open, and they will fatigue over time. Hood springs – Hood springs work in conjunction with hood cables to slow the opening of the hood and limit where the travel ends to help prevent damage.If a hood is not able to be easily opened alone, the chances of a proper pre-trip inspection, or even checking the oil is slim. Hood cables and Straps – Hood cables and straps will limit the range of motion of the truck’s hood to prevent damage when it is opened.Replacing a bad striker can make the act of getting in and out of the truck easier and keep the door from rattling. A bent door striker can jam the door up when it is opened or closed, and a worn striker can prevent the door latch from securely grasping the striker. Door Strikers – Door strikers will wear over time and can be damaged if the door is closed on something.At we carry a variety of body can cab replacement parts that help improve the everyday convenience and safety while using your truck.

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