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Steering & Suspension · Alexander County

Shocks & Struts
in Hiddenite, NC

Bouncing, nose-diving, or leaking shocks and struts replaced with quality parts, in your driveway.

~25 min from StatesvilleNo waiting roomQuote before work

Wrench Rescue handles shocks & struts for drivers across Hiddenite, NC. We come to you — home, work, or the side of US-64 — with the parts and tools to finish the job in one visit. Hiddenite is roughly 25 minutes from our base.

Why Hiddenite drivers book mobile shocks & struts

Hiddenite is gem-mine country west on US-64. Plenty of gravel and no shop for miles, so we come to you. For shocks & struts, that means no tow, no ride-share to a shop, and no day off work — we do the job on site and you get your keys back the same visit.

What's included

Worn shocks and struts don't just make the ride bouncy — they add stopping distance and wear your tires unevenly. If the car nose-dives under braking, keeps bouncing after a bump, or you see oil on the strut body, it's time. We replace them in pairs with quick-strut assemblies where available, which means no spring compressor risk and a fresh mount and bearing.

  1. Bounce test and inspect for leaks, bushings, and mount wear
  2. Replace shocks or complete strut assemblies in pairs
  3. Inspect sway bar links and control arm bushings while there
  4. Torque to spec with the suspension loaded
  5. Recommend an alignment after strut replacement

Signs it's time

  • Bouncing after bumps
  • Nose-dive when braking
  • Clunking over rough roads
  • Oil leaking on the shock or strut
  • Cupped or scalloped tire wear
  • More than 80,000 miles on the originals

Scheduling in Hiddenite

Shocks and quick-struts are driveway work. After front struts you'll need an alignment at a shop, which we'll tell you up front. We cover all of Hiddenite, including ZIP code 28636, with no travel surcharge.

Pricing: Moderate to significant depending on the vehicle; trucks and SUVs run more than compact cars. How we price jobs →

FAQ

Shocks & Struts in Hiddenite: questions

Do I need an alignment after struts?
Front struts, yes — the camber and toe change. Rear shocks on most vehicles don't affect alignment.
Should I replace all four?
Replace in pairs at minimum — both fronts or both rears. If all four are original and high-mileage, doing all four keeps the handling balanced.
How soon can you get to Hiddenite?
Usually same day or next day for shocks & struts. Hiddenite is roughly 25 minutes from our base, and no-start and safety issues get priority.
Can you do shocks & struts in an apartment or office lot in Hiddenite?
Yes, as long as the property allows vehicle work — most do. We work cleanly, contain fluids, and leave the space the way we found it.

Shocks & Struts in Hiddenite — book it.

Text or call with your vehicle and what's going on. We'll confirm a window and bring the parts.