Suspension & Steering in Long Beach, CA

Clunks over bumps, a bouncy ride, or steering that feels vague usually come from worn suspension or steering parts. At Long Beach Alignment & Auto Repair, we find the part that is actually worn, show it to you, and replace only what needs it.

Bring it in if you notice clunking or knocking over bumps and driveways, the nose dives hard when you brake, you bounce after dips or speed humps, the steering feels loose, heavy, or whiny, your tires show uneven, cupped wear, or there’s fluid leaking near the shocks or rack. Suspension and steering problems can be hard to see from the driver’s seat, which is why we put your vehicle on the lift and let you see the wear yourself.

Speed humps on the side streets and the rough stretches near the port wear out bushings and shocks sooner than the owner’s manual expects. Johnny brought in a 2004 Durango with a steering question and left with it tracking right, which is a pretty typical visit here. Tell us your year, make, and model and what your vehicle is doing, and we give you a price before any work begins.

Here’s how we do it: we put your vehicle in the air and check shocks, struts, control arm bushings, ball joints, tie rods, and the steering rack. You see the worn part and the price for fixing it, and nothing gets replaced without your OK. After suspension or steering work, we align the vehicle, since new parts change the angles.

If your car bounces after bumps, dives when you brake, or the tires show cupped wear, the shocks or struts are likely worn, and we can confirm it on the lift in a few minutes. Clunks usually come from worn sway bar links, ball joints, control arm bushings, or strut mounts, and we find the exact one so you’re not paying for guesses.

We diagnose power steering whines, leaks, and heavy steering, from fluid and hoses to pumps and racks, and explain the options before any work. In most cases you’ll need an alignment after suspension of work, because replacing tie rods, struts, or control arms changes the angles. We service cars, pickups, SUVs, and vans, including lifted and leveled trucks. A badly worn tie rod can affect steering control, so please don’t put it off. Have it checked right away. Call (562) 436-2612 or schedule service today.