Suspension, exhaust, steering, and drivetrain repairs.
Complete Undercar Services
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Undercar Services in Gurnee, IL
The components under your vehicle take a beating every day – potholes, speed bumps, road salt, debris, and constant wear. When these systems wear out, you’ll notice it: rough ride, strange noises, poor handling, or warning lights.
At McClure’s Garage, we service everything underneath your car or truck.
OUR UNDERCAR SERVICES
Suspension Repair:
Shocks and struts : Worn shocks cause bouncing and poor handling
Springs : Broken or sagging springs affect ride height
Control arms : Worn bushings cause clunking and alignment issues
Ball joints : Critical safety components that wear over time
Sway bar links : Common cause of clunking over bumps
Wheel bearings : Worn bearings cause humming noises
Steering Repair:
Tie rods : Inner and outer tie rods affect alignment and steering
Power steering pumps : Whining noise or hard steering
Steering racks : Leaking or worn racks affect steering feel
Steering columns : Looseness or binding in the column
Power steering hoses : Leaks and pressure loss
Exhaust System:
Catalytic converters : Required for emissions, prone to theft
Mufflers : Quiet your exhaust and meet noise requirements
Exhaust pipes : Rust and damage cause leaks
Exhaust manifolds : Cracked manifolds cause noise
Oxygen sensors : Critical for fuel economy and emissions
Flex pipes : Common failure point that causes noise
Drivetrain Service:
Driveshafts : U-joints, CV joints, and driveshaft repair
Axles : CV axle replacement for front-wheel drive vehicles
Differentials : Fluid service and internal repairs
Transfer cases : 4WD transfer case service and repair
CV Axle & Joint Service:
– Complete CV axle assemblies
– CV boots when caught early
– CV joints when boots fail
Signs of Undercar Problems:
- Clunking or knocking : Worn suspension or drivetrain components
- Squeaking over bumps : Worn bushings or ball joints
- Vibration : Worn CV joints, driveshaft, or wheel bearings
- Humming noise : Often wheel bearings, increases with speed
- Loud exhaust : Leaks, holes, or failed components
- Rotten egg smell : Failing catalytic converter
- Pulling or wandering : Worn steering or suspension parts
- Uneven tire wear : Alignment or suspension issues
- Bottoming out : Worn shocks, struts, or springs
- Power steering whine : Low fluid or failing pump
WHY CHOOSE US
- Thorough Inspection : We check everything, not just the obvious
- Quality Parts : We use parts that last
- Proper Alignment : We check alignment after suspension work
- Fair Pricing : Honest estimates with no hidden fees
- Experienced Technicians : We’ve seen it all in 115 years
- All Vehicles : Cars, trucks, SUVs, domestic and import