Alignment Service & Repair
Hunter's HawkEye Elite® is the most powerful wheel alignment machine on the market today, using four precision cameras to measure the position and orientation of targets mounted to each wheel using Hunter’s patented QuickGrip® adaptors.
QuickGrip® adaptors feature spring-loaded arms that grip the tire, eliminating metal-to-metal contact and subsequent rim damage.
- Tire Mount & Balance: This service involves mounting new tires onto the wheels and balancing them to ensure that weight is evenly distributed around the axle. Properly balanced tires reduce vibration and uneven tire wear, leading to a smoother ride and better handling.
- Brake Service: Brake service encompasses various maintenance tasks to ensure your vehicle's brakes function correctly. This includes brake pad replacement, brake rotor resurfacing or replacement, brake fluid flush, and inspection of brake lines and components for wear or damage.
- Suspension Service: Suspension service involves inspecting and repairing components of the suspension system, such as shocks, struts, control arms, and springs. Proper suspension maintenance ensures a comfortable ride, stable handling, and optimal tire contact with the road surface.
- Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (TPMS): TPMS monitors tire pressure and alerts the driver if tire pressure drops below a certain threshold. TPMS service involves checking and replacing faulty sensors, recalibrating the system, and ensuring accurate tire pressure readings.
- Death Wobble Repair: Death wobble is a severe shaking of the steering components and the entire vehicle, typically occurring at high speeds. Repairing death wobble involves inspecting and replacing worn or damaged steering and suspension components, such as tie rods, ball joints, track bars, and bushings.
- Replacement Steering: Steering components such as tie rods, ball joints, steering racks, and steering columns may require replacement due to wear and tear or damage. Properly functioning steering components are crucial for safe vehicle operation and responsive handling.
- Strut Services: Struts are a critical part of the suspension system that provide damping and support to the vehicle. Strut services may involve inspection, repair, or replacement of worn or leaking struts to restore ride comfort and stability.
- Lift Kit Removal: Lift kits are aftermarket modifications that raise the vehicle's ride height, typically for off-road performance or aesthetic purposes. Lift kit removal involves reversing these modifications by removing lift components, restoring the vehicle to its original ride height and suspension geometry.
Each of these services plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, performance, and longevity of your vehicle. It's essential to schedule regular maintenance and address any issues promptly to ensure optimal driving experience and safety on the road.
What is death wobble?
Death wobble is a term used to describe a severe and uncontrollable shaking or vibration of the front end of a vehicle, typically occurring at higher speeds. It is most commonly associated with vehicles equipped with solid front axles, such as trucks, SUVs, and some older models of cars.
The exact cause of death wobble can vary, but it often involves a combination of worn or damaged steering and suspension components. Some potential causes include:
- Worn or damaged tie rod ends: Tie rod ends connect the steering linkage to the steering knuckles. When they become worn or damaged, they can allow excessive play in the steering system, leading to instability and vibration.
- Loose or worn ball joints: Ball joints are critical components of the suspension system that allow the steering knuckles to pivot. When they wear out or become loose, they can cause the wheels to oscillate violently, resulting in death wobble.
- Damaged or worn-out track bar: The track bar (also known as a panhard bar) is a suspension component that helps to stabilize the axle laterally. If it becomes loose or damaged, it can allow the axle to shift, leading to instability and wobbling.
- Unbalanced or improperly aligned tires: Tire imbalance or misalignment can exacerbate suspension issues and contribute to death wobble by causing uneven tire wear and vibrations.
- Steering damper issues: The steering damper, also known as a steering stabilizer, is designed to reduce steering wheel oscillation and dampen vibrations. If it's worn out or malfunctioning, it may not effectively control the oscillations, allowing death wobble to occur.
When death wobble occurs, it can be extremely frightening and dangerous, often requiring the driver to slow down gradually to regain control of the vehicle. Addressing the underlying causes through thorough inspection and replacement of worn or damaged components is essential to prevent future occurrences of death wobble and ensure safe driving conditions.