Vehicle Sits Low in Hillsboro, KS
The short answer
A vehicle that sits low at one corner or at the back usually has a broken coil spring, a sagging leaf spring, worn shocks or struts, or a leaking air suspension.
You often spot it on a frosty morning in the church parking lot, when your car is leaning to one side like it had a long night, and you remember a bang on a bump the day before. A low corner changes how the vehicle brakes and steers, so it is worth a look soon. Bring it in, or we will come and get it.
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We find what is actually holding it down. A broken spring, a flat leaf pack and a leaking air bag all look the same from the curb, and we find which one you have.
We replace springs in pairs. A new spring on one side and an old one on the other leaves it sitting crooked, so we keep both sides matched.
We talk about how you use it. If you haul or tow heavy regularly, we will explain the options that help the rear carry the load.
We check the alignment afterward. Changing ride height changes the alignment, so we check it on our Hunter equipment, and you approve every repair before we start.
Why Hillsboro brings a sagging vehicle to Moxie
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Hunter alignment equipment
Ride height changes the alignment, so we check it accurately after the repair.
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Warranty good at over 17,000 shops
Suspension repairs carry the NAPA nationwide warranty for 24 months or 24,000 miles.
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An ASE-certified technician
Our technician is ASE certified in engine repair, automatic transmissions and drivetrains, and Moxie pays for ASE testing for the whole team.
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We come and get it
Free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of the shop, which covers Newton, Hesston and McPherson.
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Can I keep driving?
Carefully to the shop, unless a tire is rubbing.
A tired spring that has sagged slowly is usually safe for a gentle drive to us. A spring that has just snapped is different, because the broken end can sit close to the tire, and the vehicle will lean and brake unevenly. If anything is rubbing or it leans hard, leave it parked and we will come and get it.
Stop driving and call us if
- A tire is rubbing on the body or on a broken spring
- It dropped suddenly after a loud bang
- The air suspension will not lift and a warning light is on
- The steering or braking feels different from normal
- The headlights now point up into oncoming traffic
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What makes a vehicle sit low around here
- Cold snaps that crack tired coil springs, often with a loud bang
- Rust from road salt that weakens springs over the years
- Hauling feed, hay, tools and stock trailers, which flattens leaf springs over time
- Rough gravel and washboard roads that wear shocks, struts and mounts
- Air suspension bags that crack and leak, and pumps that wear out
- Worn struts that no longer hold the corner at its proper height
How we diagnose a vehicle that sits low in Hillsboro
- We measure the ride height at each corner and compare it to the other side.
- We inspect the coil and leaf springs for breaks, cracks and flattening.
- We check the shocks, struts and mounts for leaks and wear.
- On air suspension, we test the bags, lines and pump for leaks and read any fault codes.
- Then we show you what we found and explain what it means for braking and steering.
A vehicle that sits low across five Kansas counties
We look after drivers across Marion County, Harvey County, McPherson County, Chase County and Lyon County, with free pickup and delivery within 40 road miles of 611 Orchard Dr, Hillsboro.
Questions about a vehicle that sits low
Why did my spring break in the cold?
Springs that are old, rusted or tired get more brittle when it is very cold, and the first hard bump on a frozen morning can crack one. It is common across Kansas in winter. The good news is that springs are a straightforward repair.
My truck sags with a trailer on. Is that normal?
Some squat is normal with a heavy trailer, but a big drop means the rear springs are tired or the hitch weight is more than the truck is set up for. Too much sag lifts the front and makes the steering feel light. We can check the springs and talk about the hitch setup.
Can a car with air suspension be fixed without replacing everything?
Usually it can, because often one air bag or a line is leaking, and the pump has been working too hard to keep up. We find the leak and test the pump, and we replace only what has failed.