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Steering, suspension, struts and tie rods

Powell Ag Tire works on the parts that hold the wheels to the road and point them where you steer: steering, suspension, struts and tie rods, at the shop in Scottsville.

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Drawing of a tie rod: the steering rack on the left, the rod running out to the wheel, and the outer tie rod end where it joins the wheel's steering arm

When struts or steering need a look

  • It keeps bouncing after a bump.
  • The nose dives under braking, or the body leans hard in turns.
  • Clunks or knocks over rough roads.
  • Loose, wandering steering, or play in the wheel.
  • Oily residue running down a strut body.

Struts

A strut is the spring and shock absorber in one, holding the corner of the car up and keeping the tire pressed to the road. A worn strut lets the car bounce and dip, and can leave cupped wear on the tire.

Drawing of a strut: a coil spring around a damper, with an oil leak running down the damper body and an arrow showing the body bouncing

Tie rods

Tie rods connect the steering to the wheels. When their ends wear, the steering gets loose, the car wanders, and the tires can wear on the edges. Worn tie rod ends are a common reason for a steering wheel with play in it.

An alignment usually follows

Replacing tie rods or struts changes the wheel angles, so an alignment is normally part of the job.

What to expect when you call

Calls only, to the shop landline. No forms, no email and no texts.

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  1. Dustin answers, or the machine does

    It is a landline with an answering machine. If he is out on a farm call, leave your name and number.

  2. Describe what you notice

    The year, make and model, and what you hear or feel, and when.

  3. You bring it to the shop

    Cars, pickups and SUVs are worked on at the shop in Scottsville.

  • Front-End Alignment

    A front-end alignment sets the angles of the wheels so the car or truck tracks straight and the tires wear evenly. Powell Ag Tire does front-end alignments on cars, pickups and SUVs at the shop in Scottsville.

  • Road Force Balancing and Tire Diagnostics

    At Powell Ag Tire, computer tire diagnostics and Road Force balancing are one machine and one process. The shop's Hunter Road Force balancer balances the wheel and tire and, in the same pass, checks whether a vibration comes from something weights cannot fix.

  • Brakes

    Powell Ag Tire does brake work on cars, pickups and SUVs at the shop in Scottsville. If the brakes squeal, grind, pulse or feel soft, call and describe what you hear and feel.

Questions people ask

Do you do engine or transmission work?

No. The shop works on tires, brakes, alignment, steering, suspension, struts and tie rods, and does oil changes. Engine and transmission work is not something it takes on.

Can I text or email instead of calling?

No. Powell Ag Tire takes calls only, at (270) 622-4171. It is a landline with an answering machine, so if Dustin is out on a farm call, leave a message or call back.

Call and talk to Dustin

Have the year, make and model ready. And the tire size off the sidewall if the call is about tires, plus any brand you have in mind. Calls only: it is a landline with an answering machine, so leave a message if Dustin is out.

Call Us (270) 622-4171
Call Us (270) 622-4171