Steering Axle Repair Near Me

Routine wear of the steering axle eye can cause kingpins to deteriorate and loosen over time. Ordering a new axle can cost hundreds of dollars and weeks of downtime. Save time and money with Axle Doctors® of Nashville steering axle sleeve system, a process that can be done in just hours.

Axle Doctors® of Nashville sleeves are precision-machined from seamless aircraft steel tubing for strength and thinner than typical machine shop sleeves, They also require less boring of the axle eye, keeping more of the original axle intact. The patented Axle Doctors® sleeving system is designed for accuracy of boring angle, centering and size. The process restores your original inclination angle, a factor in reducing tire wear and decreasing wheel alignment costs.

Loose kingpins can cause steering difficulties and excess tire wear that can increase your operating cost. Too often, the traditional rebuilt kingpin lasts only half as long. 

When a technician rebuilds your kingpin, he should also examine the knuckle eyes for wear.  Simply replacing the kingpin set overlooks worn knuckle eye that give the kingpin just enough play to erode the holes faster than normal. A trained Axle Doctor® specialist can in-line bore and sleeve knuckle holes for a precise fit - and give your kingpin set a full life. You can count on our Nashville team to give you a lasting, safe and durable kingpin repair.