Axle Repairs and Rebuilds for Pittsburgh 

The professionals at Houston Rebuilt Axles are here to repair, rebuild and even modify your axles and differentials. We have over 75 years of combined experience performing our axle rebuilds and repairs. Not only that, but we also sell axles that have been rebuilt by our professionals. We make use of our specialized equipment, such as our lathe, to provide the highest quality axle services to you. Our courier service ships to anywhere in Pittsburgh and also any city in the United States. This is a door-to-door service to your home or also your mechanics of choice.

Our axles use the best bearings in the industry made by Timken. They are known for their tight tolerances. Also, they were trusted enough to be used by the James Webb Telescope that was recently launched into space at the end of 2021. We also cover the rebuilt axles we have done under our warranty. Thus, you can trust our axle repair and rebuilding services for your damaged axles. Our professionals can also modify your axles and differentials for a wide range of purposes. For example, if you need to modify a differential for off-roading or narrow an axle for hot rods. Whatever modification you want to make, we can help you.

Our Process for Axle Rebuilds or Repairs

We will take in your axle and check how much damage the axle has. If the axle is not too damaged the axle can then be repaired. But if the damage is extensive, then the axle will need to be rebuilt. This process will then replace more parts and take more work to rebuild, meaning it is a more expensive process than repairing an axle. That being said, both processes also share some steps.

The first shared step is removing all of the components of the axles and cleaning them. After they are cleaned we inspect them for damage and determine what needs to be repaired and replaced. Then we will take the axle to our lathe and use it to restore the axle back to factory specifications. Then we will remove any damaged spindle ends and replace them with our built in-house spindle ends. In the final step, the axle is painted, assembled and then filled with fluids.

For the axle rebuild, we will begin with replacing the ring and pinion. The replacement is an OEM replacement that is known to be of high quality. We will then inspect the axle carriers and replace the seals on them with Timken replacements. Following that, our experts will replace the damaged axle shafts with a refurbished replacement. We may use a new axle shaft if needed. Then we inspect the rotor and if it is bolted behind the hub. If it is, then we will rotate or replace the rotor so that a brake pad may be applied properly.

What are the symptoms you may have if your axle is damaged?

If your axle is damaged it could have happened from numerous possible sources. Your car may have struck a curb too quickly, or you drove over a rough gravel road with too much weight loaded in the car. Whatever the cause, the damaged axle may present one or more of the following symptoms:

• Vibrations – If the axle is damaged, a vibration or also shaking will be felt as you drive. The vibration can be felt while turning the steering wheel as well.
• 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.
• Noise – An axle with a dent or a bend can cause the gears on the axle to become out of alignment. You will notice a grinding sound as the gears turn together.

Can we pick up or deliver axles to Pittsburgh?

We absolutely can! We use a courier service to pick up and ship axles to anywhere in the United States. Not only that but we provide door-to-door shipping services to any location within Pittsburgh. This could be your home or a mechanic of your choice. If you are looking for a mechanic in the Pittsburgh area these mechanics from Yelp come highly recommended:

1) Walter’s Automotive provides trustworthy, quality work according to reviewers. They have also said that they want to make sure you get your car repaired properly and quickly, even suggesting other businesses if they can’t get you in immediately. Their shop opens from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:15 pm and Friday, 8:00 am – 4:15 pm.

2) Apex Auto Service wants to treat its customers with respect. They are able to do diagnostics, oil changes, tires, state inspections, auto repairs and services, and more. The shop is able to service both foreign and domestic vehicles. They open Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.