Suspension wear sneaks up on you — the ride degrades slowly enough that you adapt to it. We replace upper and lower control arms along with the ball joints and bushings that ride in them at our Olathe shop, restoring the geometry your steering and tires depend on.
When a control arm bushing collapses or a ball joint develops play, alignment angles change under load. The result is a car that wanders on the highway, tires that wear on one edge, and a steering wheel that never quite centers. Replacing the worn component and aligning afterward fixes all three at once.
Listen for a clunk over bumps or turning into a driveway, a knock from the front end at low speed, vibration through the steering wheel, uneven or feathered tread wear, or a vehicle that feels loose in crosswinds on K-7 or I-35.
Front-end work is a safety item — a failed ball joint can separate. If you're hearing a clunk, get it inspected. Call (913) 850-1750 and we'll look at it and quote it before we start.