Suspension & Steering

Dealing with a bumpy ride? Visit Bauer Built to get your car, SUV or pick-up running smoothly with our comprehensive suspension and steering services. Rough road conditions, potholes and off-road driving can wreak havoc on your steering and suspension. Get repairs done quickly to keep your vehicle and occupants safe.

Schedule routine inspections to monitor your suspension, as normal wear and tear takes a toll on your vehicle, even if you practice safe driving. Our expert technicians can get you up and running in no time.

Signs Your Vehicle’s Suspension Needs Repairs

Suspension issues can make it difficult to handle your vehicle safely and comfortably.

Watch out for signs of suspension and steering problems, including:

• Pulling in one direction or off-center steering
• Stiff steering
• Bouncy or bumpy driving
• Vibration, looseness or grinding in your steering wheel
• Leaning to one side
• Clunking or creaking sounds
• Rapid tire wear
• Front-end dipping during braking
• Rear-end dipping during acceleration

Suspension Repair Service at Bauer Built

Inspection

During an inspection, our technicians look for fluid leaks, cracked bushings, corrosion and bent components. They may push down on the corners of your vehicle to check your shocks and struts.

Parts Replacement

When replacing steering and suspension parts, you may need to remove the wheels to access the components. The parts that are most commonly replaced include shocks, struts, coil springs, control arms, bushings, and ball joints. Before reinstalling the wheels on your vehicle, the technician will clean off any rust and corrosion. They will then torque the wheels to the manufacturer’s specified settings.

Wheel Alignment

We complete camber, caster and toe adjustments to verify all suspension components are properly aligned. A technician may conduct a test drive to check for ride quality, steering response and noises.

Suspension Lubrication

Lubrication is crucial for proper suspension replacements and repairs. We clean out old grease before applying new lubricant to make sure the components move smoothly.

Final Inspection

We double-check all bolts and fasteners to ensure proper torque. Our technicians also look for signs of fluid leaks and grease buildup. They may also complete a tire alignment to determine if all suspension components are correctly installed.

Bauer Built Suspension Repair Service Locations

Bauer Built offers suspension services at select locations across the Midwest. Contact any of the following shops to schedule an appointment:

Bauer Built Suspension Repair Service Locations