Steering & Suspension Repair
Clunks over bumps, a truck that wanders on the highway, or the dreaded death wobble. We find the worn parts and replace only what's needed.
Worn steering and suspension parts make a vehicle feel loose and tiring to drive, wear out tires early and, in the worst cases, fail in a way that's dangerous. Heavy trucks, lifted builds and vehicles that see gravel roads wear these parts faster.
Signs of steering or suspension problems
- Clunking or knocking over bumps
- Wandering or constant small steering corrections on the highway
- Violent front-end shake after hitting a bump (death wobble, common on solid-axle trucks and Jeeps)
- Steering wheel off-center, or the vehicle pulls to one side
- Uneven or cupped tire wear
- Squeaks, groans or a harsh ride
- Power steering noise, leaks or heavy steering
What we repair
- Ball joints, tie rod ends and drag links
- Track bars and steering stabilizers (dampers)
- Control arms and bushings
- Sway bar links and bushings
- Wheel bearings and hub assemblies
- Power steering pumps, hoses and steering gears
- Shocks and struts and coil or leaf springs
Heavy-duty and lifted trucks
Solid front axles on Ram HD and Ford Super Duty trucks, and on Jeep Wranglers, are prone to death wobble when the track bar, tie rods or ball joints wear. A new steering stabilizer can hide the symptom for a while, but it doesn't fix it. We inspect the entire front end and replace what's actually worn. Lifted trucks and off-road builds get the same attention; see 4x4 and off-road.
If you’re in the Oak Grove area Elite Diesel & Auto Works should be your go to for your automotive repair needs. I dropped my truck off with an issue beyond my capabilities and picked up a truck that runs better than it did new. They have great customer service and will keep you in the loop throughout the process. I could not recommend this place more.
Steering & suspension FAQ
What causes death wobble?
Usually worn or loose front-end parts on a solid front axle: the track bar, tie rod ends, ball joints or wheel bearings. Tire balance and pressure can make it worse. The fix is finding and replacing the worn parts.