Allen's Automotive Center

1195 Winfield Ave, Memphis, TN 38116 901.332.3279

Steering and Suspension

Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)

Keeping Yourself in Suspension (Control Arm Assembly Replacement)

When you are pointing your vehicle straight down the street, it should go straight.  That’s pretty straightforward, right? Sometimes, though, you may notice you have to keep adjusting the s...
Published on: Jul 28, 2024
Suspension

Suspension

Let's talk about your suspension – you know, the system that connects your wheels to your vehicle, controls your handling and delivers a good ride as you cruise around Memphis, TN. Your sus...
Published on: Apr 28, 2022
Allen's Automotive Center Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft

Allen's Automotive Center Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft

Allen's Automotive Center Tech Question: I'm Doug. A few years ago I was driving my '85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles (129,000 kilometers) on it. I was going up a hill in Memph...
Published on: Dec 16, 2020
That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)

That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure)

There's nothing quite like the feeling of driving down the road and, suddenly, the back end of your vehicle collapses. A possible cause is that something in your suspension has broken.  Suspensio...
Published on: Oct 14, 2019
Suspension Wear

Suspension Wear

Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Memphis, TN. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and ...
Published on: May 19, 2018
Ball Joints

Ball Joints

Most drivers in Memphis, TN know ball joints are an important part of the suspension system. Visualize a ball attached to a spindle with the ball enclosed in a cup. This allows the joint to move in se...
Published on: Jan 05, 2018
Allen's Automotive Center Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

Allen's Automotive Center Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

After many years and tens of thousands of miles Memphis vehicles' suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive in Memphis.As you can imagine, if mo...
Published on: Apr 25, 2017
Allen's Automotive Center Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

Allen's Automotive Center Takes Care of Your Vehicle's Suspension

After many years and tens of thousands of miles, your suspension system components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2017