Landing Gear Repair in Morris County NJ — Keep Your Semi Trailer Standing Solid

If your landing gear will not crank down, the gearbox or cross shaft may be damaged. Stripped gears are a common problem on high use trailers where the landing gear gets deployed and retracted multiple times a day. Bent legs happen when a trailer is dropped on uneven ground or when the legs contact an obstacle. A broken cross shaft means the crank handle spins without moving the legs. If the legs will not retract fully, they can drag on the road and create a serious safety hazard. Sand pads and foot plates that are missing or damaged reduce ground support and allow the legs to sink into soft surfaces. Landing gear condition is part of a DOT inspection. A DOT check on landing gear equipped trailers catches issues before enforcement does.

We inspect both legs, the crank mechanism, gearbox, and cross shaft to identify the failed component. If the gearbox is stripped, we replace it with a new unit. Bent legs get straightened if possible or replaced if the bend is severe. A broken cross shaft gets replaced and aligned properly between both leg gearboxes. We grease all moving parts during every repair to extend the life of the new components. After repair, we test the full deploy and retract cycle multiple times to confirm smooth operation and proper support. We check the sand pads and replace them if they are missing or damaged.

Landing gear repair costs depend on which component failed. A single gearbox replacement is a mid range repair. Replacing both gearboxes and the cross shaft costs more. If the legs themselves need replacement, that is the most involved repair. Straightening a bent leg is less expensive than full replacement when possible. We diagnose the issue and give you a clear price before starting work. No hidden fees. Fleet customers with 3 or more trailers save 10% on every service call.

We have over 30 years of experience repairing landing gear on semi trailers. We carry common gearbox and cross shaft parts on our mobile service truck. This is a family owned business. We come directly to your distribution center, loading dock, or yard. Semi trailers at New Jersey distribution centers depend on functioning landing gear, and we keep them standing solid. We are open 7 days a week, 7AM to 7PM.