About A-Z Suspension Repair in Texas

At A-Z Truck & Trailer Repair, making sure you have a smooth and comfortable ride is our top priority. Any sort of damage to your steering and suspension systems can not only make you uncomfortable on the road but can also put you and the vehicles around you in danger. Resulting problems such as excessive vibrations can also have compounding effects on other parts of your vehicle. If you believe you may have steering-suspension issues, hit the call button and book an appointment with A-Z Truck & Trailer Repair immediately. Our technicians are ASE-certified and use top-market equipment to diagnose and repair any issues plaguing your steering-suspension system. Just some of the services we provide include:

• Replacement of suspension airbags, which can give your suspension variable strength for those rough patches
• Re-brush, repair, and replacement of the equalizer, which helps lessen any bouncing or jarring of your trailer
• Leaf spring hanger (keeps leaf spring attached to vehicle) replacement
• Shocks replacement
• Leaf spring replacement
• Re-brush and replacement of torque rods, which helps prevent twisting of  important drivetrain components
• Re-brushing or replacement of walking beams, which helps evenly distribute your truck’s load, improves traction, and reduces the effect of bumps on your vehicle

Our Experience

All our technicians are extremely experienced with suspension repair and inspection as well as shocks and struts. Before we begin any repairs, we provide you with full work and price estimates so you know exactly what you’re getting and what you’ll pay. All our technicians have years of experience and can tackle any issue your truck’s suspension and steering system might throw at them. Some of the many system components our team is well-versed in include:

• Suspension rebuild
• U-bolts and leaf spring suspension
• Bushings, spring pins, and shackles
• Track bars, airbags, and shock absorbers
• And much more

To help you spot the signs of steering-suspension issues that may require professional attention from our technicians, below are some common problems that can crop up in the steering-suspension system of heavy-duty diesel vehicles.

Common Steering-Suspension Problems

Faulty leaf springs

A core component of your truck’s suspension that helps support the vehicle’s weight, any fault in the leaf springs can be detected due to abnormal movements while driving your truck; this can range from leaning and pulling to difficulty towing and hauling a trailer to simply an uncomfortable ride or a combination of all these. If you’re having any of these symptoms, it’s very likely your leaf springs are suffering from cracks or could be flat. Even rust can cause these issues. Faulty leaf springs can naturally occur from age, use, and exposure (although this wear can be accelerated depending on your location) and should be inspected and replaced when needed.

Worn Bushings

A truck’s bushings are a small but vital part of its suspension system. Designed as a protective measure for other parts of the suspension, bushings absorb road bumps while also controlling the suspension’s joint movement and helping to reduce noise. As such, worn bushings can be easily detected if you begin to hear rattling sounds although other signs also include loose steering and vehicle handling difficulties. Worn bushings can take on a cracking or crumbling appearance or can simply be dried out. The primary causes of worn bushings are friction, stress, age, and exposure to the elements. Bushings don’t have a set replacement timeline and should be replaced depending on usage.