Rochester

Rochester Repaired and Rebuilt Axles

We can help you if your axle has been damaged. Or if you need an axle or differential modified, our experts at Houston Rebuilt Axles are here to modify your axles. We have over 75 years of combined experience performing rebuilds, repairs and modifications. We also have the equipment needed to restore axles back to factory specifications. This also includes our lathe. Not only that, but we also sell our rebuilt axles to you. And we can ship and receive axles from any location in the United States. This also includes door-to-door delivery and picking up axles from your home or mechanic in Rochester.

Also, we use Timken bearings and seals in our axle rebuilds. They have the industry standard in the bearing industry. Their company is also trusted enough to even be used in the James Webb Telescope that was launched in December of 2021. Our experts can also modify your axles and differentials for any purpose you may want. This includes narrowing an axle for hot rodding. Or even modifying a differential for off-roading. Whatever you want we can help you.

Our Rebuilt and Repaired Axle Process

Our first step before rebuilding or repairing an axle involves determining how much damage the axle has. If the damage isn’t too severe then the axle can be repaired. Otherwise, the axle will need to be rebuilt. The repair process replaces fewer parts but it is also a cheaper process. Both processes also share some steps.

The first step is to remove the axle’s components. We will clean the components and then check if they need to be repaired or replaced. Following that, we will put the axle on our lathe to restore the axle back to factory specifications. We will then remove any damaged spindle ends. The spindle ends are then replaced with the spindle ends we make in-house. Finally, we will then paint, assemble and fill the axle with fluids.

For the axle rebuild process, we will first replace the ring and pinion. We use a high-quality OEM ring and pinion to replace the ring and pinion. Then, for the seals on the carrier, we will replace them with Timken replacement seals. Then we replace the axle shaft if it is damaged with a refurbished axle shaft. The replacement axle shaft has been refurbished by our experts back to factory specifications. A new axle shaft will be used if needed. Then, if the rotor is bolted behind the hub, the rotor will be turned to replaced so a brake pad can be applied properly.

What you might feel if you have a damaged axle

There are many ways your axle may have been damaged. These include driving over a bumpy road with too much weight in the car, driving over a large pothole, or hitting a curb. Whatever may have been the cause you may experience some of these symptoms. If you do experience any of these, you should take your vehicle to your mechanic and have your axle inspected. The symptoms include:

  • Noise – An axle with a bend or a dent can cause the gears on the axle to become misaligned. You will notice a grinding sound as the gears turn together.
  • Leaks – A damaged axle can cause dents and cracks that lead to leaks. As a result, the lubricant may leak from the axle, causing the axle to not be properly lubricated.
  • Vibrations – If the axle is damaged, your vehicle will start vibrating and it will be felt as you drive. The vibration will be more prominent while turning the steering wheel as well.

Do we pick up and ship axles to Rochester?

Definitely! We offer a courier service to pick up or deliver your axle to any place in the United States. This includes door-to-door services to your home or mechanic of choice in Rochester. If you are looking for an auto repair shop in the Rochester area, these auto repair shops come highly recommended:

1) John’s Garage and its employees have over 12 years of experience performing auto repairs. They do analysis to know what your vehicle needs. They can do diagnostics, engine repair, steering, catalytic converter and more. Their shop opens from Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

2) Joe’s Auto & Tire has been in service since 2012. They have a state-of-the-art facility and they are also a green shop. Also, they want to offer you the best customer service. They open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.

John’s Garage, 1704 7th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Joe’s Auto & Tire, 1420 Civic Center Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Rochester, MN Facts

As of the 2020 census, Rochester had a population of 121,395. This makes it third by population in the state of Minnesota. The metropolitan area had a population of 226,329 as of the 2020 census as well. This means that the metropolitan area is the 203rd-largest in the country. As of the 2010 census, the median age of the city was 35 years.

The main company and also the pillar of Rochester’s economy is the Mayo Clinic. Another company that has a good amount of influence, but not nearly as much as the Mayo Clinic is IBM. They have an R&D facility at their Rochester campus. Also, agriculture, in particular, dairy producers is a core industry in the economy of Rochester. The Mayo Clinic employs 34,660 people, the next highest employer is IBM at 2791 people.

Rochester, MN got its name after the founder George Head named the city after his hometown of Rochester, NY. As mentioned before, the Mayo Clinic is a huge part of the city. Millions of people visit the hospital each year and it has one of the best medical facilities in the country. The Mayo Clinic was founded in 1864. The city also has a hundred parks. There is a music festival in the city, the “Down by the Riverside” annual outdoor concert.