We replace worn shocks and struts where your vehicle is parked, to restore ride quality and handling without a shop visit. The price is settled before we start.

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Shocks and struts in Keller

Shocks and struts do related jobs in different ways

Every car and truck needs something to control how its springs move. On many vehicles that job is split, with struts up front and shocks in the rear. A shock absorber is a sealed tube of oil and valves that slows the spring after a bump. It bolts between the frame and the suspension, but it does not hold the vehicle up.

A strut does the same damping work and is also part of the suspension structure. It carries the coil spring, supports the weight of that corner and helps set the wheel's alignment angles. That difference matters at replacement time, because strut work affects alignment and takes more labor. We will tell you which parts your vehicle uses and which ones are actually worn.

Ready to get it looked at? Call or text 817-709-1357 and you will hear the price before any work starts.

Warning signs

Signs the dampers on your vehicle are worn

Extra bounce

The body keeps moving up and down after a dip or speed bump.

Nose dive

The front end drops hard when you press the brake pedal firmly.

Body lean

The vehicle rolls more than it used to in turns and on ramps.

Cupped tires

Patchy, scalloped wear spots form around the tread and start to hum.

Oily shock body

Fluid has leaked past the seal and coated the outside of the tube.

Engine work in progress under the hood of a truck

Why Day's

Shop-level work, where you park.

We bring dealer-level diagnostic tools, including a lab scope and a thermal camera, to wherever your vehicle is parked.

Fords are our specialty, built on years of maintaining a construction company's fleet, from cars and light trucks to heavy-duty work trucks.

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How it works

How we handle a shock or strut job at your vehicle

Start with a call or text and describe how the vehicle rides. We ask a few questions, then come out to look at it where it sits. We check each corner for leaks, worn mounts and tired bushings, and watch how the body settles after a firm push.

We walk you through what we found and what it will cost, and nothing gets replaced until you agree. A pair of rear shocks is often handled in one visit. Front struts are a bigger job, so we schedule a time that works for you and do the repair right in your driveway or parking lot.

Questions

Shocks and struts questions from Keller.

How do I know if my car has shocks or struts?

Look behind a front wheel. A strut is a tall assembly with a coil spring wrapped around it that reaches up into the body. A shock stands alone, with the spring mounted somewhere else. Many cars have struts in front and shocks in back. Text us the year and model and we can tell you.

Are struts more work to replace than shocks?

Usually. A strut is part of the suspension structure and holds the spring, so more has to come apart and the alignment is affected. A rear shock is typically a couple of bolts at the top and bottom. Call or text with your vehicle details and we will price the job before anything starts.

Do I need new shocks and struts at the same time?

Only if both are worn. Front and rear can wear differently depending on the vehicle and how it is driven. We check all four corners and tell you what needs attention now and what can wait. Send a text or request a work order to set up an inspection.

Can you replace shocks and struts at my house in Keller?

Yes. We come to your driveway in Keller or to the lot at your work and do the replacement there. Tell us where the vehicle will be parked when you call or text, and we will set up a time that fits your week.

Around Keller

When to call about the ride

A worn shock rarely leaves you stranded, but it makes the vehicle harder to control in a sudden stop or swerve. Call when the ride changes or you see oil on a shock body. Have the year, make and model ready, and tell us which end of the vehicle feels worse. After front struts are replaced, plan for a wheel alignment at an alignment shop.