Rebuilt and Repaired Axles in the Norfolk Area

We at Houston Rebuilt Axles (HRA) provide vehicle owners in Norfolk and the surrounding area with the highest-quality axle repairs, rebuilds and modifications. We can work on both axles and differentials. Our professionals have been performing axle modifications and repairs for over a combined 75 years. At our facility, we also have our lathe and other specialized equipment needed for restoring axles back to factory specifications. Do you need an axle as soon as possible? We offer axles that our professionals have previously repaired or rebuilt. Not only that, but we also offer rebuilt rear ends as well. Our courier service allows us to pick up axles and ship them to your home or to a mechanic of choice in the Norfolk area. This service is available to anyone in the continental United States.

All of our axle rebuilds are covered by our warranty. The company we trust for bearings in our axle rebuilds and repairs in Timken. Timken is known in the bearing industry and is the standard with incredibly tight tolerances. Their bearings were also trusted to be used on the James Webb Telescope, which was launched in December 2021. These are both great reasons to trust our axle rebuilds and repairs. If you need an axle or differential modified for any purpose, we can help you. It could be modifying a differential to use off-road, or narrowing an axle for hot rod use. Contact us and we can help you.

What do we do in our Axle Rebuilds and Repairs?

Your axle will first be checked by our professionals to assess the damage. The amount of damage to the axle will determine if we need to repair or rebuild the axle. If the axle needs to be rebuilt, then more things will need to be replaced and it is a more complicated process. This means that repairing an axle will be a cheaper process that has fewer components replaced. Both processes share some steps

The first shared step is to remove the components from the axle to clean and then inspect them. Depending on how damaged those parts are, we will either repair or replace them. Following that, we will use our lathe to shape the axle back to factory specifications. For the spindle ends, if they are damaged, we will remove them. After that, we will replace those spindle ends with our manufactured in-house spindle ends. Then, the axle is painted, assembled and filled with fluids.

Axle rebuilds will begin with checking the ring and pinion and replacing it. We use a high-quality OEM replacement ring and pinion provided by an OEM supplier we trust. Following that, we will inspect the axle carrier and replace the seals on the carrier. The seals we use are also from Timken. For the axle shaft, we will replace the axle shaft with a refurbished one. This axle shaft has been refurbished by our professionals and inspected to make sure it has been restored to factory specifications. If needed we will replace the axle shaft with a new axle shaft. Then, if the rotors on the axle are bolted behind the hub, they will be rotated or replaced to make sure brakes and brake pads can be installed properly.

What you may sense if you have a damaged axle

If you are starting to feel something strange when driving your vehicle, your axle may have become damaged. This damage could have happened from any number of sources other than a collision. Maybe you drove over a large pothole, or accidentally hit a curb too hard. Whatever may have happened, there is a good chance you will feel one or many of the following symptoms. If you encounter any of these symptoms, bring your vehicle to your mechanic and have it inspected.

• 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 – Axle damage causes your vehicle to vibrate, which you will feel as you drive. The vibration will be more intense while turning the steering wheel as well.
• Noise – As the gears come out of alignment as the result of a dent or bend in the axle, you will hear a grinding noise.

Can we ship or pick up axles from Norfolk?

Absolutely! If you are in the Norfolk area, we can deliver axles to you or pick up any damaged axles from your mechanic, home or any location. We can also provide this service to any city in the United States. If you need a mechanic, then check out these highly recommended auto repair shops in the Norfolk area:

1) Mr Mechanics Automotive Solutions offers a wide range of services for your vehicle. This includes brakes, battery services, engine repair, air conditioning, and more. They can also work on classic cars and hybrid vehicles. Their shop opens from Tuesday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

2) Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care want to make sure your transmission gets repaired the first time. They also cover their services with their warranty that is available nationwide. Cottman is locally owned and operated, and is here to help you. They open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.