Motor City Trailer Repair — RGN & Removable Gooseneck Specialists

Motor City Trailer Repair provides dependable removable gooseneck trailer repair for trailer owners in Livingston County. We commonly address worn pivot plates, cracked kingpins, damaged pocket mounts, bent subframes, and electrical faults caused by heavy towing and seasonal road stress. Michigan roads, winter salt, and frequent hauling expose gooseneck interfaces to unique wear patterns, so our team focuses on restoring safe coupling geometry and reliable load transfer whether trailers are used for agriculture, equipment hauling, or commercial transport. Every job begins with a thorough inspection to reveal hidden fatigue and attachment issues that can compromise towing safety.

Service overview

Our removable gooseneck (RGN) repair service covers structural, mechanical, and electrical systems unique to gooseneck trailers. We perform precision frame alignment and straightening, reinforce or replace pocket assemblies, and rebuild pivot plates and kingpin mounts with certified welding and hardened materials. Tongue and dovetail repairs, crossmember replacement, and deck-level restoration are done with on-site fabrication when required. Brake system restoration includes actuator checks, electric or hydraulic brake repairs, and full re-wiring of lighting and ground circuits. We replace or recondition landing gear, replace worn couplers and safety chains, and install gussets or reinforcement plates to restore manufacturer-rated capacity. After fabrication and welding, each trailer receives rust treatment, primer where needed, and a protective coating to extend service life. Final steps include load testing and alignment verification so trailers tow predictably under load.

Local relevance

Trailer owners across Livingston County often rely on RGNs for moving heavy equipment between job sites, farms, and storage yards. Local gravel roads, seasonal potholes, and winter salt accelerate wear on gooseneck pockets and kingpin assemblies, turning small cracks into structural concerns if left unaddressed. Motor City Trailer Repair understands these regional stresses and prioritizes repairs that restore safe coupling geometry and long-term durability, reducing downtime and protecting valuable loads on county and state routes.

Why trailer owners choose Motor City Trailer Repair

Customers choose Motor City Trailer Repair for proven workmanship, certified welding, and hands-on fabrication skill. Our technicians combine decades of trailer restoration experience with precision alignment tools and documented repair processes. We focus on structural integrity and durable fixes rather than temporary patches, providing clear estimates, before-and-after documentation, and tested repairs designed to withstand heavy hauling and Michigan conditions.