Tenneco has added a third Quick-Strut assembly production cell to its ride-control manufacturing facility in Paragould, Ark., to accommodate increased demand.

The company will also expand its Quick-Strut assembly coverage with 23 new part numbers scheduled for introduction in 2007. The additional coverage will include popular domestic and foreign-nameplate applications, such as the Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Impala (police/taxi package), Dodge Caravan, Honda Accord and Civic, Nissan Maxima and Toyota Camry (6-cylinder).

Launched in 2004, the Monroe Quick-Strut assembly features a replacement bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolators, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit and application-engineered Monroe Sensa-Trac strut. Each assembly’s spring rate and strut valving are tuned to each vehicle’s factory-specified ride and handling profile.

“Because Quick-Strut assemblies are ready to install right out of the box, technicians no longer must order and assemble individual components, saving up to 75% of the time traditionally required for a complete strut replacement,” says Tenneco.