Truck Axle Repair Services in Odessa, TX

About Our Axle Repair Services

A central component of your truck and trailer (if you use one), the axle is what transfers power from your differentials to the wheels. Your axles can come under a lot of stress and abuse during daily operation, however. That’s why keeping up with a proper maintenance schedule is so important.

Not only that, but it serves a variety of other purposes like supporting the vehicle’s load and assisting with steering. Depending on if a trailer’s present, a truck has five axles; between two to three can be found with the trailer. Making sure your truck and trailer’s axles are in top condition can mean the difference between a smooth ride and an uncomfortable one.

Our Axle Repair Services for Trucks & Fleets

Regen Diesel Repair offers full axle inspection and maintenance as part of our services. Our team of qualified mechanics are highly trained and experienced with all axle types and layouts. The mechanics at Regen Diesel Repair use the best parts and tools so you can rest assured that your truck and trailer is getting the quality treatment it deserves. When it comes to inspecting your axle, we go over every piece from the cross shaft to the drive gear to ensure nothing is missed and every part is both working as it should and is in peak condition. We’ll replace any part that is showing signs of wear and tear so you’ll always have a smooth ride.

Axle Types and What They Do

Heavy-duty diesel trucks and their trailers can actually have several different axle setups that have their own pros and cons. The most common axle configuration today is 6x2, with only one of the rear axles acting as a drive axle while the other is load-bearing. 

Truck axles typically take the form of load-carrying, steering, or drive axles. The first specifically relates to those axles that aren’t concerned with steering or driving, but could technically refer to all axles. Steering is responsible for transmitting the input from your steering wheel to the wheels; these are typically at the front of your truck. Finally, the responsibility of drive axles is to transmit the power from the engine to the wheels via the differentials; which are located at the rear of the vehicle.

Trailers have their own different types of axle setups, each with its own pros and cons. The most common is the tandem axles, where the axles are spaced one behind the other. They allow the trailer to carry more thanks to the extra tires, provide greater stability, and give the trailer greater maneuverability. However, the trailer’s load must be consistently level to prevent increased tire wear and tandem-axle trailers initially cost more than others. 

For larger diesel trucks, triple-axle trailers are common. These consist of a tandem axle alongside a third air-lift axle; the third provides greater load support and allows the truck and trailer to drive across softer ground. You’re able to carry greater loads while also gaining greater stability and actually provides greater safety thanks to the allowance for brakes on the third axle. The increased weight does decrease fuel mileage though and triple axle trailers also suffer from increased maintenance costs and cost more overall. Their size also limits where they can be used.