Suspension & Steering Repair in Houston, TX

Signs include excessive bouncing after bumps, the vehicle nose-diving when braking, body roll in turns, or a generally floaty ride. A simple bounce test (push down on a corner and release) can indicate wear — the car should settle in one bounce. If it keeps bouncing, the dampers are worn.

The most common causes are worn sway bar links, ball joints, tie rod ends, or strut mounts. These are pivot points that wear with time and mileage. We inspect all of them during a front-end check to find the source.

Yes, in most cases. Replacing tie rods, struts, ball joints, or control arms changes suspension geometry. We recommend an alignment after these repairs to prevent uneven tire wear and ensure straight tracking.

It depends on the vehicle and whether it’s an upper or lower ball joint (or both). Some vehicles use press-in joints that require special tooling; others use bolt-on assemblies. We’ll inspect and give you an exact quote. Call (832) 607-0968.

No. A severely worn ball joint can separate, causing complete loss of steering control and wheel detachment. If we find a ball joint with excessive play, we’ll flag it as safety-critical and recommend immediate replacement.

Uneven tire wear is almost always caused by worn suspension components or misalignment. Inside-edge wear often points to worn tie rods or negative camber from ball joints. We identify the worn parts, replace them, and recommend alignment to protect your new tires.