Suspension & Steering
Minnesota roads do a number on suspension components - between potholes, frost heaves, and salt-ravaged hardware, your shocks, struts, and steering parts take a beating. Whether your daily driver is riding rough or you're building a truck for off-road duty, we handle everything from basic alignments to full suspension overhauls and lift kit installs.
What We Offer
Here's what falls under suspension at ANR.
How Every Job Goes
No surprises. No hidden charges. Here's the playbook.
Inspect & Diagnose
We put the vehicle on the lift and check every suspension and steering component - ball joints, tie rods, bushings, shocks, springs, and steering rack. We check for play, leaks, and wear. We also look at tire wear patterns for clues.
Explain & Quote
We'll tell you what's worn, what's failed, and what's still good. Suspension work can add up, so we'll help you prioritize - safety items first, comfort and performance items as budget allows.
Repair & Replace
We replace worn components with quality parts, properly torque everything, and always recommend an alignment after suspension work. If you're doing an upgrade or lift kit, we make sure everything works together as a system.
Align & Test
After any suspension or steering work, we align the vehicle and road test it. We check for proper handling, no pulling, no noise, and make sure the steering wheel is centered. The road test is where everything gets validated.
$120/hr
vs $145 local average - you save $25/hr
Lean operation. No showroom overhead. Same quality - you just don't pay for the fancy waiting room.
Common Questions
A standard alignment runs around $80-$120. If components are worn and need replacing first (tie rods, ball joints, etc.), that adds to the cost. There's no point aligning a vehicle with worn parts - it won't hold the alignment.
Common signs are a bouncy ride, nose-diving when braking, body roll in turns, and uneven tire wear. Most shocks and struts last 50,000-100,000 miles depending on road conditions. In Minnesota, the lower end of that range is more realistic.
Absolutely. We install everything from simple leveling kits to full suspension lifts. We can work with kits you bring in (BYOP-friendly) or help you source the right setup for your truck and intended use. We'll also address any alignment or driveline angles that change with the lift.
We recommend checking alignment once a year or anytime you notice uneven tire wear, pulling, or after hitting a serious pothole. If you've had suspension work done, an alignment should always follow. It's cheap insurance for your tires.
Yes - we can diagnose and repair air suspension systems on trucks and SUVs. Air springs, compressors, height sensors, and control modules. These systems are more complex than traditional springs but we've got the tools and experience to handle them.
Schedule Suspension
Ready to get it taken care of? Drop us a line or give us a call. We'll get you on the schedule.