Steering and Suspension
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Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)
When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight. That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025
Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft
Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC Tech Question:
I'm Doug. A few years ago I was driving my '85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometers) on it. I was going up a hill in ...
Published on: Sep 01, 2023
That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)
There's nothing quite like the feeling of driving down the road and, suddenly, the back end of your vehicle collapses. A possible cause is that something in your suspension has broken. Suspensio...
Published on: Aug 22, 2023
Suspension System Service at Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair LLC in Fairbanks
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles/kilometers, holding your tires' foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, ...
Published on: Dec 17, 2022
Ball Joints
Most drivers in Fairbanks, AK know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in ...
Published on: Aug 06, 2021
Suspension
Let's talk about your suspension – you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride as you cruise around Fairbanks, AK. Your s...
Published on: Apr 04, 2021
Suspension Wear
Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Fairbanks, AK. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps an...
Published on: Aug 24, 2020
Power Steering Maintenance
Power steering service includes a thorough cleaning of the system and inspection of all the parts. The steering system and the suspension system work in tandem. An alignment service at Gabe's Tr...
Published on: Nov 18, 2019