Truck wheel alignment and axle correction, Thomastown

IBM Auto Mechanic does truck wheel alignment and axle correction for rigid trucks and prime movers at 21-23 Trawalla Ave, Thomastown. Alignment sets the steer axle so the truck tracks true; axle correction fixes a drive or steer axle that is bent, shifted or out of square with the chassis, which no amount of alignment can hide. Both are done on our own floor rather than sent out.

Alignment or axle correction: which one do you need?

We measure before we adjust. If the drive axle is out of square, aligning the steer axle alone will not stop the tyre wear, and we will tell you that rather than do the job twice.

What the alignment includes

• Toe, camber and caster on the steer axle
• Drive axle thrust angle and offset relative to the chassis
• Check of tie-rod ends, drag link, kingpins and wheel bearings, because worn parts make an alignment meaningless
• Tyre pressures and a wear pattern read before and after

Axle correction

Axle correction brings a bent or shifted axle back to specification so the wheels sit square to the chassis. It is the fix for trucks that dog-track, scrub drive tyres or pull after an impact. Ring with what happened to the truck and how it is wearing tyres and we will tell you whether correction is likely before you bring it in.

When to book an alignment

• With every new set of steer tyres
• After any steering or suspension repair
• After a kerb strike, pothole hit or accident
• At the roadworthy, if the tyres show uneven wear

An alignment is cheap compared with a set of steer tyres. Trailers are aligned as well: see trailer alignment and axle correction.

Price and turnaround

Ask for the price when you book. Most alignments are done the same day; axle correction depends on what is bent and is quoted after measuring.

Near you: the workshop is in Thomastown, a short drive from Epping, Lalor, Campbellfield, Somerton, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Craigieburn and the rest of northern Melbourne. Areas we serve.