We look forward to taking care of all your suspension service needs!
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We are located in the heart of Reno, right off of Mill Street and Kietzke. Find us on Google Maps.
455 Sunshine Ln, Reno, NV 89502
Open Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
Make a Suspension Service Appointment
Contact us with more information about your job and one of our friendly technicians will be in touch ASAP to get you scheduled, fixed up, and on your way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leaf spring damage affects your vehicle’s ride height, load capacity, and steering stability — it should be inspected as soon as you notice sagging, a rough or bumpy ride, uneven tire wear, or clunking noises over bumps.
Leaf springs are stacked layers of tempered steel that support a vehicle’s weight at the axle. In most cases, the rubber bushings that cushion the spring fail before the steel leaves themselves wear out. John’s Spring and Suspension recommends periodically checking for rust, cracks, or wear, and watching whether the spring bolts stay parallel to the ground — if they don’t, it’s typically a sign the bushings have failed.
John’s Spring and Suspension is the only specialized leaf spring suspension shop in the Reno area, serving light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, autos, and trailers for more than 40 years (since 1978). Most inspections and repairs are handled same day.
A professional leaf spring inspection at John’s Spring and Suspension follows five steps: suspension inspection and diagnosis, identification of worn or broken components, a repair or replacement recommendation, installation of new springs, leaves, or hardware if needed, and a final safety check and road test.
Between shop visits, drivers can check for the same warning signs a technician looks for:
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Rust, cracks, or visible wear on the leaf spring itself
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Rubber loss (“chunking”) on the bushings
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Spring bolts that aren’t parallel to the ground — a sign the bushings have failed
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U-bolts with material loss from rust, bending, or looseness
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Rough rides, sagging suspension, metallic clunking, or uneven tire wear
Any of these is a reason to bring the vehicle in — John’s Spring and Suspension offers same-day service for most repairs.
A broken or cracked leaf spring compromises your vehicle’s suspension, and John’s Spring and Suspension is direct about it: Driving with a broken leaf spring is not recommended because it can affect vehicle stability and cause additional suspension damage.
Signs your leaf spring may be broken:
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Visible cracked or broken leaves
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Truck sagging or leaning to one side
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Excessive bouncing after bumps
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Clunking or squeaking noises
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Uneven tire wear
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Reduced towing stability
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Rear suspension bottoming out
What to do next: have the vehicle inspected before driving it further, especially if it’s towing or hauling a load. John’s Spring and Suspension repairs and replaces leaf springs and custom U-bolts/retainer clips for trucks, trailers, and autos, with many repairs completed the same day, depending on parts availability. And every job finishes with a safety check and road test. As the only specialized leaf spring suspension shop in the Reno area — veteran-owned, in business since 1978, with a 5.0 rating across 116+ Google reviews — same-day turnaround on standard repairs is typical.
See Our Suspension Services
We specialize in leaf spring repair and replacement and custom U-Bolts for trucks and trailers.
Make an Appointment
Contact us with more information about your job and one of our friendly technicians will be in touch ASAP to get you scheduled, fixed up, and on your way.
Shop Parts
John’s Spring and Suspension in Reno carries all the parts for your truck suspension, whether it is a pickup, Class B, or tractor-trailer.
