Kolar Tire & Auto provides Ball Joint Replacement services to Helena, MT, Bozeman, MT, Missoula, MT, and other surrounding areas.

Approx. Time: 120 Minutes  |   Price Range: Get Quote for Price

The Basics Behind Ball Joint Replacement Services at Kolar Tire & Auto

The suspension system allows your tires to maintain constant contact with the road, especially on uneven surfaces like bumps and potholes. Ball joints are ball-and-socket joints located between the control arm and the steering knuckle. Ball joints act as the pivot point between the wheels and the rest of the suspension system. They are designed to allow for movement in two planes at once while providing ease of rotation in those planes. They allow a vehicle’s suspension system to move up or down while the wheels turn left or right. Vehicles with shocks have upper and lower ball joints, while many vehicles with struts have only lower ball joints. Some ball joints are load-bearing and will wear faster than normal ball joints. As an important suspension component, ball joints are designed to experience wear and tear, often in the form of friction. Like all suspension system components, ball joints have a maintenance schedule that can help prevent unexpected repairs or replacements.



Why Should You Have Ball Joint Replacement Services Performed at Kolar Tire & Auto?

Upper and lower ball joints are designed to fit snugly inside a lubricated casing. If the casing loses lubrication, dries out, or the linkage becomes loose, wheel alignment may be affected. A loose ball joint can also result in suspension noise and uneven tire wear. Because ball joints act as the link between the wheels and other suspension components, a bad joint can conflict with normal steering capabilities. In extreme cases, a worn ball joint that fails may fall out of its casing and cause a collapse of the suspension system. Clunking sounds, poor handling, and unnatural pulling are all signs of bad ball joints. In some cases, ball joints may require replacements. If you plan on avoiding a ball joint failure, be sure to consult your owner’s manual for the maximum allowable wear on your suspension system’s ball joints. Our replacement ball joints will restore full functionality to your suspension system.

We proudly service the Ball Joint Replacement needs of customers in Helena, MT, Bozeman, MT, Missoula, MT, and surrounding areas.

Areas Served : Helena, MT | Bozeman, MT | Missoula, MT | and surrounding areas

(406) 459-3135
3213 Euclid Ave., Helena, MT 59601

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Phone: (406) 459-3135
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Address: 3213 Euclid Ave
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 465-2442
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Address: 3398 Centennial Dr
Helena, MT 59601

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Kolar Tire & Auto in Helena, MT

Kolar Tire & Auto is the leading tire and auto repair shop in Helena, Montana - serving the surrounding areas of Great Falls, Bozeman, Missoula, and the surrounding areas of Lewis and Clark County. We offer trusted and dependable auto service and preventative maintenance, name brand tires and wheels. We are also a towing service, providing roadside assistance and recovery to drivers throughout Helena. Kolar Tire & Auto employs a well-trained staff of experienced mechanics specializing in the sale and installation of passenger car, performance, light truck, or SUV tires. Custom wheels are also available at Kolar Tire & Auto. Take this opportunity to browse our website website and then call us to schedule your next auto service. Stuck on the roadside? Call our Euclid Ave shop at (406) 459-3135 or our Centennial Dr shop at (406) 465-2442 for assistance.

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