School Bus Body & Engine

School Bus Body Parts

Automatic Door Closers & Closing Mechanisms: Devices that ensure the bus doors close securely and automatically, enhancing safety and convenience.

Bluebird: Specific parts and components designed for Bluebird brand school buses.

Door Handles: Handles for operating the bus doors, both for entering/exiting and for emergency purposes.

Emergency Door Holders: Devices used to keep emergency doors open during drills or emergencies, facilitating safe and quick evacuation.

Flip Seat Shocks: Shocks used in flip-up seats, assisting in easy and controlled movement of these seats.

Headlights: Essential for visibility, these are the primary front-facing lights of the bus.

Horns: Used for audible signaling, a crucial safety feature.

Mud Flaps: Positioned behind the wheels to protect the bus body and other vehicles from mud and debris.

Mufflers: Part of the exhaust system, mufflers help reduce noise from the engine.

Paint: Used for both aesthetic purposes and to protect the bus body from elements.

Sealants: Materials used to seal joints or gaps in the bus body, preventing leaks and drafts.

Transit Curtains: Curtains used inside the bus for privacy or to partition spaces.

Reflectors: Increase the bus’s visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions.

School Bus Exhaust Parts

Ford Exhaust: Specific exhaust parts for Ford model school buses.

Freightliner: Parts specifically designed for Freightliner brand school buses.

GMC-Bluebird, GMC-Chevy: Parts tailored for GMC’s Bluebird and Chevy model buses.

Hangers, IC Exhaust, Thomas: Components and exhaust systems designed for specific bus brands like IC Bus and Thomas Built Buses.

School Bus Engine Parts

Belt Tensioners & Pulleys: Essential for maintaining the correct tension on the bus’s belts.

Clamps, Connectors & Turndowns: Various components used in the assembly and maintenance of engine and exhaust systems.

Coolant Surge Tanks: Hold excess coolant fluid to prevent overflow and maintain proper engine temperature.

Diesel Electronics: Electronic components and systems specific to diesel-powered buses.

Exhaust Accessories: Additional components that support the function and efficiency of the exhaust system.

Filters: Crucial for keeping engine fluids and air clean.

Misc. Engine Parts: Various additional parts that support engine function and maintenance.

Starters & Alternators: Starters initiate the engine’s operation, while alternators recharge the battery and power the electrical system.

Sensors: Provide vital information for the engine’s efficient operation, including temperature, pressure, and more.

School Bus Signage

Pre Spaced Lettering: Adhesive letters used for labeling the bus, such as school district name or bus number, precisely spaced for a professional appearance.

Reflective Striping: Strips of reflective material applied to the bus exterior for increased visibility, especially in low light conditions.

Route Changers: Mechanical or electronic systems used to display and change the bus route information, aiding in clear communication to passengers and onlookers.

Screen Printed Decals: Decorative or informative decals applied to the bus, often used for school logos, safety information, or decorative graphics.

School Bus Wiper Parts

Misc. Wiper Parts: Various additional components of the bus’s windshield wiper system, such as connectors and mounting hardware.

Spray Nozzles: Part of the windshield washing system, these nozzles spray cleaning fluid onto the windshield.

Wet Arm Hose: Hoses that supply washer fluid to the wiper arms, often integrated within the arm itself.

Window Latches: Mechanisms used to secure the windows in a closed or open position.

Windshield Washer Kits: Complete systems or replacement parts for the bus’s windshield washing system.

Wiper Arms: The arms that hold the wiper blades and move across the windshield to clear rain or debris.

Wiper Blades: The rubber components that actually sweep across the windshield to clear it.

Wiper Drive Arms: The parts that connect the wiper motor to the wiper arms, transferring motion.

Wiper Links: Connecting rods in the wiper system that link the drive arms to the wiper arms.

Wiper Motors: Electric motors that power the movement of the wiper arms.

Wiper Pivots: Pivotal points where wiper arms are mounted, allowing for their sweeping motion.

School Bus Flooring

Brooms: Used for cleaning the interior and exterior of the bus, particularly useful for sweeping out debris.

Brooms and Squeegees: Tools for cleaning, with squeegees being particularly useful for windows or wet surfaces.

Nosing: The edge material on steps, often with a non-slip surface for safety.

Step Treads: The surface of the bus steps, designed to provide traction to prevent slipping.

Waste Receptacles: Trash bins or bags used on the bus for collecting waste.

School Bus Suspension

Air Springs: Part of the suspension system, these springs use air pressure to provide a smooth ride.

Drag Links: Components in the steering system, connecting the steering gear to the wheel, aiding in directional control.

King Pin Sets: Pivotal points in the steering mechanism that allow the front wheels to turn.

Misc. Suspension Parts: Various additional components that are part of the bus’s suspension system.

Shock Absorbers: Devices that absorb and dampen the impact from road irregularities, providing a smoother ride.

Spring Pins and Bushings: Components that secure the leaf springs to the bus frame, allowing for flexibility and movement.

Tie Rod Ends: Parts of the steering system that connect the steering rack to the wheels, crucial for accurate steering.

Slack Adjusters: Components in the brake system that adjust the brakes as they wear, maintaining proper brake function.