Service 09 · Suspension & Steering
Suspension and steering repair for a truck that tracks straight
Worn bushings, sagging air bags or loose steering components wear out tires, tire out drivers and rattle freight. We fix them before they become an out-of-service violation.
- Suspension
- Air ride & spring
- Steering
- Gears, kingpins, linkages
- Wheel ends
- Seals & bearings
Suspension & Steering§ 01 Signs it’s time
Call us if you’re seeing this
- 01Truck wanders or pulls on the highway
- 02Uneven or rapid steer tire wear
- 03Ride height off or an air bag leaking down
- 04Clunks over bumps or excessive bounce
- 05Steering wheel play or a hard-steering feel
- 06Leaking wheel seals or hub oil
§ 02 Our approach
How we handle suspension & steering
We inspect the whole front and rear suspension: air springs, leveling valves, leaf springs and hangers, shocks, torque rods, bushings, U-bolts and frame mounts. On the steering side we check kingpins, tie rod ends, drag links, the steering gear and the steering shaft for play and leaks.
Repairs are done with the correct torque on U-bolts and fasteners and ride height set to spec, which matters for driveline angles and fuel economy as much as comfort. We also service wheel ends — seals, bearings and hub oil — while we are there.
§ 03 How the job runs
Four steps, start to finish
Inspect
Ride height, play, leaks and wear measured at each axle.
Explain
We show you what is worn and how urgent it is.
Repair
Components replaced and torqued to specification.
Set & test
Ride height set and the truck road-tested.
§ 04 Scope
What’s included
Every job is quoted in writing first. Here’s what this service typically covers.
- Air spring and leveling valve replacement
- Leaf spring, hanger and U-bolt repair
- Shock absorber replacement
- Torque rod and bushing replacement
- Kingpin, tie rod and drag link service
- Steering gear and shaft repair
- Wheel seal and bearing service
§ 05 FAQ
Suspension & Steering questions
Do you do wheel alignments?
We repair the components that cause alignment problems and set ride height. For a full computerized alignment we can coordinate with an alignment shop after the repairs are done.
Why are my steer tires wearing unevenly?
Worn kingpins, tie rod ends, incorrect toe or a bent component are common causes. We inspect for each and explain what we find.
Can air bag leaks be fixed on the roadside?
Often, yes. Air springs, leveling valves and air lines are common on-site repairs.
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Air brake inspections, adjustments, chambers, valves, shoes, drums and air leaks — set up to stop straight and pass inspection.
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Clutch replacement and adjustment, shifting problems, automated manuals, driveline and differential repairs.
DOT Inspections
Annual federal inspections for tractors and trailers, with repairs handled in the same visit when something doesn’t pass.
Truck down?
We’re on it.
Tell us where the truck is and what it’s doing. We’ll give you a straight answer, an honest arrival time and a written estimate before any work starts.