Strut and shock replacement
OEM, quality aftermarket, or performance options. Matched to your vehicle and how you drive.
Steering & Suspension
Steering and Suspension Repair in Boulder, CO
Boulder roads ask a lot of suspension. Potholes, washboard gravel, mountain corners. We restore ride quality and steering precision.
Full steering and suspension service for cars, trucks, SUVs, and lifted vehicles. Struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, tie rods, sway bars, power steering, and complete lift kit installations. Done by ASE certified technicians who know what Boulder roads do to suspension.
Steering and suspension, end to end.
Worn suspension shows up as a bouncy ride, a vague steering wheel, or tires that wear in funny patterns. We restore all three.
Control arm and bushing service
Worn bushings cause clunks, alignment drift, and uneven tire wear. We replace what is failed.
Ball joint and tie rod replacement
Critical safety components. We test for play and replace before they fail catastrophically.
Sway bar end link service
Common cause of front-end clunks over bumps. Quick to replace, big difference in feel.
Power steering pump and rack
Hydraulic power steering service for older vehicles. Pump, rack, hoses, and fluid.
Electric power steering diagnosis
EPS module, motor, and torque sensor diagnosis with proper scan tools.
Leveling and lift kit installation
From a small leveling kit to a full long-arm lift. Done in shop with proper alignment to follow.
How to tell suspension is worn.
If you notice any of the following, do not wait. Small issues become expensive ones quickly.
- Bouncy or floaty ride over bumps
- Nose dive when braking firmly
- Clunking or knocking over bumps
- Loose, vague, or wandering steering
- Uneven tire wear (cupping, edge wear, feathering)
- Visible oil on a strut or shock body
- Drift or pull in turns
- Knocking on rough roads or washboard gravel
How we run suspension service.
Road test
We replicate the noise and the feel under real conditions before we touch anything.
Hands-on inspection
Every joint, bushing, mount, and connection inspected with pry bars and dial indicators where needed.
Photo and video documentation
You see the torn bushing, the leaking strut, the loose ball joint. The diagnosis is visible.
Replace what is worn
Quality parts, proper torque, fresh hardware. We do not reuse parts that should be replaced.
Alignment after suspension work
Any suspension work that changes geometry gets followed by an alignment. Standard practice.
Verify
Post-repair road test to confirm noise is gone, ride is restored, and steering is precise.
Why suspension work belongs here.
Inspection before alignment
An alignment on top of worn suspension is wasted money. We check the parts first, fix what is needed, then align.
Lifted truck specialists
Lifts, leveling kits, long-arm conversions, and bump steer correction. We do this work in-house every week.
Performance suspension knowledge
Coilovers, adjustable dampers, and stiffer bushings for street performance and track work.
Warranty backed
Three-year, thirty-six-thousand-mile NAPA warranty on qualifying suspension repairs.
Mile-high roads ask more of every vehicle.
Boulder potholes are world-class. Washboard gravel on the way to trailheads, frost heave on shaded pavement, curb hits in the parking lot. Suspension parts wear out faster here than they do on smooth flat highways.
Altitude
Lean-running engines, harder-working turbos, and drivetrains that climb every commute.
Freeze cycles
Repeated thaw and refreeze chews through seals, hoses, batteries, and brake hardware.
UV and dust
High-altitude sun and grit accelerate paint, plastics, glass, and intake fouling.
Frequently Asked Questions
At least once a year, more often for high-mileage drivers, off-road use, or lifted vehicles. We inspect suspension at every alignment and every brake service so most of our regular customers get a check at no extra cost.
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Boulder talks. We listen.
“These guys are honest, transparent, and clearly know what they are doing. They walked me through everything with photos before doing the work.”
Sarah K.
2019 Subaru Outback
“Best shop in Boulder. Free loaner, fair pricing, and they actually care about doing the job right. Will not take my truck anywhere else.”
Marcus T.
2017 Toyota 4Runner
“I am picky about who touches my EV. Legacy was the only shop locally that I trusted with the work, and they delivered.”
Priya N.
2022 Tesla Model Y
“These guys are honest, transparent, and clearly know what they are doing. They walked me through everything with photos before doing the work.”
Sarah K.
2019 Subaru Outback
“Best shop in Boulder. Free loaner, fair pricing, and they actually care about doing the job right. Will not take my truck anywhere else.”
Marcus T.
2017 Toyota 4Runner
“I am picky about who touches my EV. Legacy was the only shop locally that I trusted with the work, and they delivered.”
Priya N.
2022 Tesla Model Y
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Free loaner vehicles for qualifying repairs. Photo and video documentation on every job. Three-year, 36,000-mile NAPA warranty.