Carthage Auto Repair

Inspect the axles for signs of excessive wear, such as bent or cracked components, rust, or considerable damage. If the axles are old or have a history of inadequate maintenance, it may be wise to replace them preventively, even if there are no visible signs of damage. Aging components can be prone to failure and pose safety risks, also if the trailer has been subject to excessive weight loads beyond its specified ability, the axles may become overstressed and cause them to bend.   Not all trailer axle bends are severe or visually obvious, and sometimes detecting a bent trailer axle can be challenging. However, a sign that you have a bent trailer axle is the cause of uneven tire wear, produce strange noises while in motion. For example, A bent axle can cause rubbing or scraping sounds as the tires meet other components or the wheel well. Bent axles may also cause severe alignment issues.     The first step in trailer realignment is making sure your trailer is parked ... read more

Why Do My Tires Wear On The Inside? This happens to a lot of vehicles from Automotive to Heavy Trucks. If you notice that Your Tires Are Wearing On The Inside it is a good idea to have the Suspension on your vehicle checked over and find out if the Ball Joints are worn or the King Pin Bushings are worn out in your commercial vehicle. When they wear out it allows the top of the tire to tip in and that is what wears the inside of the tire out and the rest of the tire is good yet. The fix for a light duty vehicle is to replace the Ball Joints and then do a Four Wheel Alignment. On a Heavy Vehicle you have to take the Steer Axle apart and Replace the Bushings and King Pins and do a Three Axle Alignment. If you hear a squeaking sound while your turning the steering wheel back and forth that is the Ball Joints or King Pin Bushings that are dry and will need to be replaced. Some Ball Joints can be greased others are sealed. It all depends on the application. If the Tires on your vehicle are w ... read more