Suspension & Steering Services
Comprehensive inspection, alignment, and repair for leaf, air, walking beam suspensions and heavy-duty steering systems.
Book a Suspension / Steering CheckWhen Suspension & Steering Service Matters
The suspension and steering system is critical to vehicle stability, smooth ride, and tire life. Heavy trucks endure tremendous forces, road vibration, loads, and Manitoba’s harsh roads, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles — all of which accelerate wear on suspension components and steering linkages.
- Visual & mechanical inspection every 50,000-80,000 km, or semi-annually
- Alignment after any suspension repair or heavy load route
- Inspect early if handling issues, uneven tire wear, or steering play
- When to inspect early:
- After heavy load runs or off-road excursions
- After winter season (corrosion from salt, ice, and moisture)
- When drivers report wandering, vibration, or unstable steering
Common Issues We See
- Worn bushings, control arms, or spring hangers
- Sagging or cracked leaf or air springs
- Misaligned axle beams or walking beams
- Loose or worn tie rods, kingpins, or linkage
- Steering gear backlash, worn idler arms, or boxes
Winter Watch - Manitoba Conditions
- Corrosion and rust from road salt and moisture
- Ice accumulation freezing joints or pivots
- Stress from uneven traction on icy roads
- Cracked or brittle bushings in extreme cold
- Misalignment from frost heave, potholes, or frozen terrain
Preventive Tips
- Lubricate joints, pivots, and bushings before winter
- Replace worn bushings early
- Apply anti-corrosion sprays to exposed parts
- Check alignment post-winter or after rough roads
- Inspect and drain air suspension systems to prevent freezing
How Reeset Handles It
At Reeset Truck & Trailer, our team combines precision machine work with field-tested diagnostics to maintain suspension and steering in rigorous climates.
- Visual and mechanical inspection of springs, shackles, hangers, and beams
- Measurement of ride height, suspension angles, and clearances
- Steering diagnostics: tie rods, kingpins, idlers, lash, backlash
- Rebuild/replacement using heavy-duty OEM components
- Alignment tuning and cold-weather load simulation
- Post-repair test drive under load and varied road conditions
Why Choose Reeset
- Experience with leaf, walking-beam, and air suspensions under Canadian winters
- Transparent inspections — customers see before repairs
- Preventive approach reducing alignment-related tire wear
- Local Manitoba expertise — understanding temperature, road, and load stresses
Ready to stabilize your ride and extend component life?
Schedule a suspension and steering assessment so your fleet handles Manitoba roads with confidence.