The Steering Column

 
July 2009 - Volume 15   Issue 50
In This Issue
Technical Assistance Hours
Technical Assistance Options
Papa Smurff
Thought for the Day
Quick Links
 
 
 

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Just as a Reminder

The BAB order desk business hours are as follows:

         Monday thru Friday

8:30 am to 8:00 PM East Coast Time
5:30 am to 5:00 PM West Coast Time
         

Saturday Hours

10:30 am to 3:30 PM East Coast Time
  7:30 am to 12:30 PM West Coast Time
                                       
 
Technical Assistance
Tech 2
BAB's "Installers Only" technical assistance hot line hours of operation are as follows:  

   Monday thru Friday

8:30 am to 7:00 PM East Coast Time
5:30 am to 4:00 PM West Coast Time
Technical Assistance Options
   
Technical assistance is very limited in the world of power steering. There are not too many options. For the most part technical assistance is limited to the OEM or the aftermarket re-manufacturer and some aftermarket re-manufacturers do not offer technical assistance. 

OEM Technical Assistance
OEM technical assistance is usually available 24/7/365. However, you get the dreaded answering machine requesting that you leave your name, number and a description of your problem. Call back time usually runs at least a week, sometimes longer!  
 
BAB Steering Technical Assistance
When you call BAB Steering's "Installers Only" technical assistance hot line you get a live person not an answering machine. While we are NOT available 24/7/365 if it's humanly possible we return all request for technical assistance on the same day the request is received. That equates to less down time for you or your customer.  BAB technicians are well aware that you or your customer need that truck repaired now not later. Sure you may have to wait  two, three or four hours for that call back but that sure beats the alternative ... waiting a week or longer.

You Can Help Yourself
Don't fight the process. Work with it! Installing a steering component involves more than just taking the old one off and bolting a new one on. Don't try to short cut the process. Do a complete job.

Use these Visual Aids to check your steering system for possible damage and the Essentials for Proper Installation Check List (on page 2) to assist you in successfully installing your steering components. Click on the above links for the aids and the check list.

Following these procedures will properly maintain your steering system  If you do not completely understand any of these instructions and aids or require assistance call Tech Assistance at 800-783-3748. Installers only please.  We can repair 17 of 21 problems without removing the component from the truck.
 
Papa Smurf
Smurff It is with deep regret and sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own. Gary Berglund, also known as G.B. or Papa Smurf. Gary had fought a lifelong battle with Cancer for the last 42 years and unfortunately lost the fight on June 11th, 2009.
 
Gary was well known in the industry as the "go-to guy" when having any issues related to brakes.
He shared his vast knowledge and expertise willingly and was respected by all whom he came into contact with.
 
Gary always kept a positive outlook on life no matter the circumstances. The underlying laughter in his voice was a constant.  He touched so many lives in his short time and we all feel that our lives were truly enriched by his presence.
 
A well attended Memorial celebration of his life was held June 20th, 2009. 

Thought for the Day

"The real measure of your wealth is how much you'd be worth if you lost all your money."
 
- Bernard Meltzer
professor emeritus of law
University of Chicago