Suspension and steering repair in Kamloops

• Shock and strut replacement

  Worn shocks and struts make the car bounce, dip sharply when you brake and take longer to stop. We check for leaks and weak damping, and replace them in pairs on the same axle so the car handles evenly.

• Control arms and bushings

  Control arms hold each wheel in place and let it move up and down over bumps. Worn control arm bushings cause clunks, a wandering feel on the highway and uneven tire wear, and a bent arm can follow a hard pothole hit. We check the arms and bushings for play and cracks and replace them in pairs where needed.

• Ball joints

  Worn ball joints cause clunks over bumps, wandering on the highway and uneven tire wear. A badly worn ball joint can separate, so we measure the play and tell you how urgent the repair is.

• Tie rod ends

  Tie rods connect your steering to the front wheels. When the ends wear, the steering feels loose, the car wanders and the front tires wear on the edges. We check each tie rod end for play, replace the worn ones and set the wheel alignment afterward.

• Rack and pinion and steering repair

  The rack and pinion turns the steering wheel into the movement of your front wheels. A leaking rack, a clunk or play in the steering, or steering that feels heavy can all point to it. We check the rack, its boots and the power steering system, and repair or replace what is worn.

• Wheel bearings

  A worn wheel bearing makes a humming or growling noise that gets louder with speed, and can change when you turn. Left too long, it can overheat or let the wheel wobble. We find which bearing is worn with a road test and a check on the hoist, and replace it.

• Sway bar links and bushings

  Worn sway bar links and bushings knock over bumps and let the car lean more in corners. We check them during every suspension inspection and replace them when they're worn.

• Custom suspension

  Thinking about a levelling kit, a lift, or heavier-duty shocks and springs for towing or off-road driving? We install aftermarket suspension parts and set the wheel alignment afterward, so the vehicle drives straight and the tires wear evenly.

• Shocks and struts, checked for leaks and weak damping
• Coil springs and mounts
• Control arms and bushings
• Ball joints
• Tie rod ends, the rack and pinion and the rest of the steering
• Wheel bearings
• Sway bar links and bushings
• Levelling kits, lifts and other custom suspension

• The car bounces or floats after bumps
• Clunking or knocking over bumps
• The car pulls to one side or wanders on the highway
• Uneven or cupped tire wear
• The front end dips sharply when you brake
• The steering feels loose or has play
• A humming or growling noise that gets louder with speed

1. 1Book online or call, and describe the noise or handling problem.
2. 2We inspect the suspension and steering with the car raised.
3. 3We show you what we found and give you a quote.
4. 4We carry out the repairs you approve, then test drive the car.

The cost depends on your vehicle and what it needs. Book online with your year, make and model, and we'll confirm your quote before any work begins.

Visit LSG Auto Nation at 125 Wilson St on Kamloops' North Shore, serving Kamloops and surrounding areas, including Barriere, Chase, Salmon Arm, Merritt, Williams Lake, Lillooet, Vernon and 100 Mile House. We're open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM; closed on statutory holidays. Book online or call (778) 704-2222.

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