Steering Diagnostics
Suspension & Steering — Cheyenne, WY
Steering complaints — wander, pull, a dead spot on center, clunks over bumps, or a wheel that doesn't return after a turn — can come from a dozen components: tie rods, the drag link, ball joints, the steering box or rack, or worn control arm bushings. Solid-axle trucks add their own signature problem: the 'death wobble' shimmy that hits at highway speed.
Trevor diagnoses steering the only reliable way — hands on every joint with the vehicle loaded and unloaded, watching for movement while the wheel is rocked. That inspection separates the failed parts from the good ones, on both hydraulic and electric power steering systems.
What's Included
- Wander, pull, dead spot and clunk diagnosis
- Death wobble diagnosis on solid-axle trucks
- Hydraulic and electric power steering systems
- Hands-on joint-by-joint play inspection
- Heavy-duty steering upgrades available for worked trucks
Diagnosing Steering & Suspension
- Road test
Wander, pull, clunk or shimmy — the complaint gets verified on the road first, sometimes with you riding along.
- Lift inspection
Every joint, bushing, spring and shock gets checked for play and wear with the suspension unloaded.
- Confirm the failed parts
Loose is measurable. You get told exactly which components failed and which are fine.
- Repair and re-test
Quality parts, proper torque, alignment accounted for, and a final drive to confirm it's right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does steering diagnostics cost at TDC Automotive?
Labor is billed hourly at $125/hr for gas vehicles and $135/hr for diesel, and you'll get findings and an estimate before repair work begins. Call (307) 996-0980 with your year, make and model and Trevor can give you a realistic idea of what's involved.
Do I need an appointment for steering diagnostics?
Call ahead at (307) 996-0980 — as an owner-operated shop, TDC schedules work so your vehicle gets Trevor's full attention rather than sitting in a lot for a week.
Where is the shop, and what area do you serve?
The shop is at 8407 Aztec Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and serves all of southeast Wyoming plus the Nebraska panhandle and Northern Colorado — customers regularly drive in from Laramie, Wheatland, Torrington, Pine Bluffs, Wellington, Fort Collins and Greeley.