• Proper inspection of suspension
• The use of Acura/Honda/Chrysler/Hyundai/Mitsubishi offset ball joints and the ease of installation
• Demonstrate removal and installing ball joints with Performance Ball Joint Press
• What vehicles use new adjustable control arms and how to install them
• What alignment specs to use on lowered and lifted vehicles
• Solutions to clearance problems after kits have been installed
• Discuss the use of S.A.I. and Included Angles and the purpose of these angles.
• Why caster/camber/toe adjustments need to be set out of spec on some models after they have been lifted or lowered.
• Scrub Radius angle - what it is and how to identify it.
• Installation of Performance Clearance Arms and the use of aftermarket toe kits to obtain more toe change than O.E. will allow.
• Installation of rear shims and front camber kits for the newer Beetle and Audi TT.
• 8 hour class with small class sizes of no more than 12 students.
• Students should have at least 2 years of hands-on alignment knowledge.

DESCRIPTION OF HANDS-ON TRAINING
The object of this class is to instruct technicians on how to do proper alignments, which will include installing parts that will help bring the vehicle back into alignment. The trainers will show the class how to install specific parts along with instructing them on alignment angles and related problems, however, the technicians will be installing many of the parts. These classes may also be tailored for salespeople. Class size limit is 12 - 15 people.

LOCATION:
Local Vo-Tech schools are the ideal location for this type of training. Many are willing to have training at their facility and often there is no charge to use their location if their staff can attend. They may also have cars available to work on. Finding the location and making all arrangements and agreements would be between the WD and the location. The training location and the WD are encouraged to call one of Specialty Products' trainers or their SPC regional sales representative if they have any questions regarding the content of the class.

A repair facility could also be used. The garage would have to be big enough to handle 12 – 15 technicians and would have to be available for the whole day without interruption. Vehicles would have to be scheduled for repair.

Some warehouse distributors have training facilities that are set up for this type of training. This type of facility would also works very well.

Whatever type of facility is used, it is recommended to keep the training in a central area. Changing facilities every day is very time consuming for a hands-on class and more problems arise during the class because of tools and parts availability.

TOOLS:
A complete set of hand tools should be available for installation of products.

It is the WDs responsibility to make the tools, vehicles, and product available for this training.
Also air tools may be required for certain applications.

PRODUCT THAT WOULD BE NEEDED:
This list is dependant on vehicles being used in the training class and is used as an example only. A list of vehicles should be provided to the Specialty Products' trainer and a complete parts and tools list will be forwarded to the WD for them to provide for the class.

NOTE: The WD will be charged for all products that are used in this clinics.
Acquiring the correct parts and tools is NOT the responsibility of Specialty Products or SPC's Reps, it is wholly the WD's responsibility.

Sample Parts/Tools needed for a typical Hands-On Training Class:
Assortment of EZ shims.
Assortment of the #23100, #23130, #23180 truck sleeves.
Ford Explorer kits #87310 and #87500 cams.
Ford F-150 kit #87385 cams.
Dodge/Jeep offset ball joints #23510 - #23540.
Thrust plate #63020 - #63040 depending on spring width.
Assortment of the #81250 - #81290 EZ XR Cams.
#62010 Honda Civic Front Arms if Honda’s are to be align in this class.
#67135 Honda off set Ball Joints if Honda’s are to be align in this class.
#67330 Offset Ball Joint’s for the lowered Honda’s.
#87300 Rear Taurus camber/toe kit.
#87625 Front Taurus Camber Kit.
#23750 (2003) Dodge 1500 4x4.
#87140 - #87160 2002 – up Ford Explorer’s

RECOMMENDED VEHICLES:
1993 & up Jeep Cherokee or 1994 – 2001 Dodge 1500 4x4
2003 Dodge 1500 4x4.
1995 – 2001 Ford Explorer.
2002 & Up Ford Explorer.
1997 Ford F-150.
1986 – up Ford Taurus Sedan.
1996 – 2000 Honda Civic.
1990 – 1997 Honda Accord.
1994 & up Mitsubishi Eclipse or Avenger.

If you are looking for a "specific" type of Hands-On class, such as Performance/Lowered Vehicles, Lifted/Raised Trucks, or other specific needs please contact the Specialty Products' Training Department for a list of recommended vehicles for these types of specialized Hands-On classes.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hands-On Training requires an average of 4 to 8 vehicles to work on for an 8-hour class depending on how much work needs to be done to each vehicle.

Specialty Products Company cannot stress enough the fact that we MUST have a proper set of tools, parts and equipment available for the class to go smoothly. Ideally, certain vehicles would be scheduled for work and the parts would be available for those vehicles at least (30 days) before the clinic. There is always the chance with live work that something might break or the right tool is not available so proper planning is essential for making these training classes a success. If something like that happens we can go into a classroom situation and use the slide training program that we have an available for the evening seminars.

With the popularity of lowered vehicles a suggestion would be to put a lowering kit and our alignment products on a vehicle. AGAIN REMEMBER ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE INSTALLED WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE W.D. THAT IS SPONSORING THE TRAINING. This may take most of the class but will be able to illustrate all of the problems and solutions associated with this type of work. These would be only presented in the class if lowered vehicles were something that your company is focusing on.

REMEMBER - The Hands-On Training can be customized to fit your customer's needs.

The Cost for this type of training is $500.00 per day for an 8 hour Hands-On Class. With the WD furnishing all the Products, Tools, and the Location needed. This type of training will need to followed up by the SPC. field rep and a check-off chart would be need to make sure that all areas of this type training are in place (such as the proper product is in stock at the WD’s facility, the vehicles are lined up for this time, and location and tools would be available at the time that is requested for this type of training.)

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION ON THIS TYPE OF TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT AT SPECIALTY PRODUCTS COMPANY.

Local Field Clinics
SPC's professional ASE trainers provide specific alignment and suspension information on new model vehicles. Topics include; adjustment methods, problems associated with suspension and alignment, technical service bulletins, and service procedures.

Basic Alignment
This course is designed for the technician or service writer who has been working in the industry for up to one year. Held at Specialty Product's main plant in Longmont, Co.