Complete Suspension Repair — Right Where You Are
Your vehicle's suspension system does far more than provide a comfortable ride. It maintains tire contact with the road, ensures stable handling during turns and emergency maneuvers, and absorbs the thousands of impacts from road imperfections you encounter every day. When suspension components wear out, your safety, tire life, and driving comfort all suffer.
At Auto Repair Mobile Mechanic, our technicians perform comprehensive suspension diagnostics and repairs at your home, office, or parking location throughout Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and surrounding communities. We bring the equipment, parts, and expertise to restore your vehicle's ride and handling to factory specifications.
Suspension Services We Perform On-Site
- Shock absorber replacement — restoring damping control for a smooth, stable ride
- Strut assembly replacement — complete assemblies including springs and mounts
- Coil spring replacement — fixing sagging, broken, or cracked springs
- Ball joint replacement — upper and lower ball joints for safe steering control
- Control arm replacement — upper and lower arms with bushings
- Tie rod end replacement — inner and outer tie rods for proper steering geometry
- Sway bar link and bushing replacement — eliminating clunking in turns
- Wheel bearing replacement — fixing humming, grinding, or play in the wheels
- Strut mount and bearing replacement — fixing clunking and binding during turns
Signs Your Suspension Needs Repair
- Bouncy, floaty ride — the car keeps bouncing after hitting a bump (worn shocks/struts)
- Nose-diving during braking — the front end drops excessively when you stop
- Clunking or knocking over bumps — worn ball joints, sway bar links, or bushings
- Uneven tire wear — inside or outside edges wearing faster (alignment/suspension issue)
- Vehicle pulls to one side — misaligned suspension components
- Steering wheel vibration — worn tie rods, wheel bearings, or bent components
- One corner sits lower — broken or sagging spring
- Difficulty steering — worn steering components or low power steering fluid
How We Handle Mobile Suspension Repair
1. Thorough Inspection: We perform a comprehensive visual and hands-on inspection of every suspension component — checking for play in ball joints, worn bushings, leaking shocks, cracked springs, and damaged tie rods. We also inspect tire wear patterns, which tell us a lot about what's worn underneath.
2. Clear Diagnosis: We show you exactly what's worn and explain how each component affects your safety and ride quality. We prioritize repairs by urgency — safety-critical items first, comfort items second.
3. Quality Replacement: We use OEM-spec or premium aftermarket parts from brands like Moog, Monroe, KYB, and Gabriel. We torque everything to factory specifications and ensure proper fitment.
4. Alignment Recommendation: After suspension repair, wheel alignment is almost always necessary. While we don't perform alignments on-site (it requires a rack), we'll recommend a trusted alignment shop and can coordinate the service for you.
Florida Roads and Your Suspension
South Florida roads are notoriously hard on suspension systems. Potholes on US-1, construction zones on I-95, speed bumps in every parking lot and residential area, railroad crossings, and the constant expansion joints on Florida's bridges all pound your suspension relentlessly. Add in Florida's salt air that accelerates corrosion of metal components, and you have a recipe for faster suspension wear. We recommend a suspension inspection every 50,000 miles or whenever you notice changes in ride quality.
Why Mobile Suspension Repair Works
- No driving on a dangerous suspension — worn ball joints or tie rods can cause loss of control
- We bring professional tools — spring compressors, ball joint presses, torque wrenches
- No shop queue — dedicated attention to your vehicle
- Watch and learn — we show you the worn parts so you understand the repair
- Save money — lower overhead means better prices than dealerships
Suspension Repair Pricing
- Shock absorbers (pair): $200–$450 (parts + labor)
- Strut assemblies (pair): $350–$700
- Ball joint replacement: $150–$350 per joint
- Tie rod end replacement: $120–$250 per side
- Sway bar links (pair): $100–$200
- Control arm with bushing: $200–$450 per arm
All suspension work backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
Service Areas
Fort Lauderdale area: Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Hollywood, Plantation, Sunrise, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Davie, Weston, Pembroke Pines, Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Lauderhill, Boca Raton
Tampa area: Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, Lutz, Plant City, Lakeland
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an alignment after suspension repair?
In most cases, yes. Any time you replace ball joints, tie rods, control arms, or struts, the alignment changes. We'll recommend an alignment shop and can even drive your car there after the repair if needed.
Should I replace shocks/struts in pairs?
Yes — always replace shocks or struts in pairs (both fronts or both rears). Mismatched dampening causes uneven handling and can be dangerous. We always recommend pair replacement for safety.
How long do suspension components last in Florida?
Shocks and struts typically last 50,000–80,000 miles. Ball joints and tie rods can last 70,000–100,000 miles. However, Florida's rough roads and salt air can shorten these lifespans significantly. Regular inspections catch problems before they become dangerous.