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Repair · Suspension & Steering

Suspension & Steering

When the truck wanders, rides rough, or pulls.

The situation

Suspension and steering problems show up gradually — a little wander on the highway, a harder ride, a slight pull to one side. The parts hold up until they don't, and the symptoms only get worse under load. We work on the suspension and steering side of commercial trucks and tell you what's actually worn before recommending parts.

What we cover

Leaf spring replacement and shackle service

Shock and strut replacement

Air-ride suspension service

Control arm and sway bar bushings

Ball joints and U-bolts

Kingpin replacement on solid front axles

Tie rods, drag links, and pitman arms

Wheel bearing service

Power steering pump and hose repair

DOT-flagged steering and suspension remediation

Our Diagnostic Process

01

Inspection

Suspension components, steering linkage, bushings, and bearings — checked under load and against manufacturer wear thresholds.

02

Written estimate

What's worn, what needs to be replaced, and what it costs.

03

Repair & verification

Component work and a post-repair road test. Photo updates throughout.

Frequently asked

01Do you do leaf spring work on box trucks?

Yes. Box trucks running heavy loads sag and break springs faster than expected — we service shackles, hangers, and full spring packs.

02Can you handle kingpins on heavy trucks?

Yes, on solid front axles. We assess the wear, write the estimate, and commit the timeline in writing before the work starts.

03Can you remediate DOT-flagged suspension or steering components?

Yes. The repair includes documented corrective work so you have what you need to clear the violation.

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