Go-Yak Fabrication & Repair For Tow Trucks In Southern California
Custom go-yak fabrication and repair for tow trucks and recovery vehicles — built to your weight rating and axle configuration for flatbed, wrecker, and recovery operations. Serving towing companies and owner-operators across LA, San Bernardino, Orange & Riverside Counties. Free estimates.
What Is A Go-Yak And Why Does Custom Fabrication Matter?
A go-yak is a wheeled axle support device used in towing and recovery when a vehicle's rear wheels won't turn — locked brakes, a seized differential, a damaged axle, or any situation where the rear of the vehicle can't roll on its own. The go-yak places wheels under the non-rolling axle so the vehicle can be moved without dragging, protecting the road surface, the vehicle's undercarriage, and the operator's equipment. It's a piece of equipment that towing professionals who do recovery work use regularly — and it needs to be built right.
Go-yak fabrication is on Gio's confirmed service list alongside dollys and custom modifications — it's a service the shop builds regularly. We fabricate go-yaks to FMCSA towing and recovery equipment regulations standards, matching steel dimensions, axle specifications, and wheel configurations to the weight the go-yak will actually support. We also fabricate custom storage mounts so the go-yak rides securely on the truck between jobs. Every go-yak we build is load-tested before it leaves our shop.
Most go-yak operators have a specific weight range and vehicle type in mind when they need a unit built. We design around those requirements — not around a standard catalog spec. If you need a go-yak for heavy SUVs, full-size trucks, or a specific recovery application, describe the situation and we'll build the right unit for it.
Go-Yak Fabrication At A Glance
- PurposeSupport non-rolling rear axles during tow/recovery
- Built ToSpecific weight rating for your application
- MaterialStructural steel tube and plate
- AxleSelected to match load rating
- StorageCustom truck mounts available
- Load TestIncluded before pickup
- Service LocationPomona, CA Shop
- Service AreaAll 4 SoCal Counties
Go-Yak Fabrication & Repair Services We Offer
Every go-yak is fabricated in-house at our Pomona shop to your weight rating and configuration. Repair, rebuild, and storage mounts available.
01🚜 Standard Go-Yak Fabrication
A go-yak built to a specified weight rating — structural steel frame, matched axle, wheels and tires, and all hardware. We discuss your weight requirements and typical vehicle recovery situations before fabrication begins to make sure the unit is built for what you'll actually use it on.
- › Weight rating discussed and confirmed before build
- › Structural steel frame sized to rating
- › Axle and hub matched to weight spec
- › Wheel and tire selection for load
- › Full load test before delivery
02📐 Heavy-Duty Go-Yak Fabrication
For recovery operations involving heavier vehicles — full-size trucks, large SUVs, commercial vehicles — a standard go-yak may not have the load capacity or frame strength needed. We fabricate heavy-duty go-yaks with heavier steel sections, higher-rated axles, and wider wheel track for stability under heavier loads.
- › Heavy-gauge steel frame for higher load ratings
- › Heavy-duty axle and hub specification
- › Wide track for stability under load
- › Reinforced frame joints and gusset plates
- › Load test to rated capacity before delivery
03🔩 Go-Yak Storage Mount Fabrication
A go-yak that isn't stored securely on the truck is a go-yak that shifts, damages equipment, and creates a hazard during transit. We fabricate custom storage mounts — bracket systems that hold the go-yak in a fixed position on the truck, easy to deploy quickly on a job, secure during road transport.
- › Storage position designed for quick deployment
- › Bracket geometry built around go-yak dimensions
- › Structural attachment to truck frame or body
- › Quick-release or pin-lock retention options
- › Fitment test with the go-yak before sign-off
04🛠 Go-Yak Frame Repair & Straightening
A bent or cracked go-yak frame can often be repaired and returned to service — full replacement isn't always necessary. We assess the damage, straighten what can be straightened, weld cracked sections with full-penetration welds, and reinforce at stress points. Load-tested after every frame repair.
- › Full frame inspection and damage mapping
- › Straightening where bends allow
- › Full-penetration weld on cracked sections
- › Gusset reinforcement at high-stress joints
- › Load test after frame repair
05⚙️ Axle, Hub & Wheel Service
Worn bearings, seized hubs, bent spindles, and damaged wheels reduce the go-yak's load capacity and make it difficult to deploy correctly. We replace axle and hub components and service wheels and tires on all go-yak configurations, restoring correct load capacity and rolling function.
- › Axle and bearing inspection
- › Hub and bearing replacement
- › Spindle inspection and replacement if needed
- › Wheel and tire service
- › Rolling test after axle and hub work
06🔄 Full Go-Yak Rebuild
High-use go-yaks that have accumulated wear across multiple components — frame fatigue, worn axles, degraded hardware — are candidates for a complete rebuild. We disassemble, inspect every component, repair or replace what needs it, and return the unit to as-new load capacity. More cost-effective than accumulated point repairs on a well-used unit.
- › Complete disassembly and inspection
- › Frame weld inspection and repair
- › Full axle and hub replacement
- › New hardware throughout
- › Full load test after rebuild
Why SoCal Towing Operators Choose Quik Tow Repair For Go-Yak Work
Gio's Confirmed Specialty
Go-yak fabrication is on Gio's confirmed service list. We build these regularly — we know what a well-built go-yak looks like and what one that's going to fail looks like.
Load-Rated To Your Spec
Every go-yak is built to a specific weight rating based on what you'll be recovering. We don't hand you a unit and hope it's rated for what you need — we spec it first.
Storage Mounts Included
We fabricate custom storage mounts that hold the go-yak securely on the truck between jobs. Most operators order the go-yak and the storage mount together — one visit, everything done.
Load Tested Before Pickup
Every go-yak we build or rebuild is load-tested to its rated capacity before it leaves our shop. You don't deploy a go-yak on a heavy recovery without knowing it's been verified.
Repair Before Replace
We assess damaged go-yaks before recommending replacement. A bent frame or worn axle components on an otherwise solid unit is a repair job — not a replacement.
Fleet Orders
Towing companies needing multiple go-yaks get volume pricing and consistent fabrication — same spec, same rating, same build quality on every unit.
How Go-Yak Fabrication Works At Our Shop
From your first call to a load-tested, ready-to-deploy go-yak — here is what to expect.
Call 888-628-4008 or submit our form. Tell us what you'll be recovering with the go-yak — vehicle types, weight range, and any specific axle configurations you encounter regularly. We scope the build around real-world use.
We design the go-yak to your weight rating and configuration and present a written estimate covering materials, fabrication, storage mount options, and timeline before any work begins.
No work starts without your written approval. We fabricate the frame, install the axle and hardware, mount the wheels and tires, and inspect before the final load test.
Every go-yak is load-tested to its rated capacity before pickup. Written documentation of the rated capacity and specifications provided. Storage mount installed on the truck at the same visit if ordered.
Go-Yak Fabrication For Towing Companies & Owner-Operators
Towing Companies & Fleets
Fleet operators running recovery trucks need go-yaks that are consistently built and reliably rated. We fabricate multiple units to identical specifications with volume pricing, and we run rebuild programs for high-use fleet go-yaks to extend service life.
- ✓Multiple units to identical spec
- ✓Volume pricing for fleet orders
- ✓Rebuild program for high-use units
- ✓Priority scheduling for fleet fabrication
- ✓Load test documentation on every unit
- ✓Storage mounts for all fleet trucks
Owner-Operators
Need a go-yak built to a specific weight rating for the recoveries you run? Or an existing unit that needs repair before the next job? We build to your spec and load test before pickup — and we assess damaged units honestly before recommending replacement.
- ✓Built to your specific weight rating
- ✓Custom config for your recovery situations
- ✓Load tested to rated capacity before pickup
- ✓Storage mount fabricated at the same visit
- ✓Repair assessed before replacement recommended
- ✓No additional charges without approval
Get Your Go-Yak Fabrication Quote
Tell us your weight rating requirement and the recoveries you run. We respond within 1 business hour — free estimate, load tested before pickup.
- ✓Free written estimate before any fabrication
- ✓Built to your specific weight rating
- ✓Load tested to rated capacity before pickup
- ✓Storage mount available at the same visit
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Go-Yak Fabrication Across SoCal
Our Pomona shop serves towing companies and owner-operators across all four Southern California counties. Call us to discuss your go-yak project.
Also serving: Pomona · Ontario · Rancho Cucamonga · Fontana · Chino · San Bernardino · Riverside · Upland · Anaheim · Santa Ana
What SoCal Operators Say About Our Go-Yak Work
"Needed a go-yak rated for the heavier work trucks we recover — full-size pickups and cargo vans. Standard go-yaks weren't rated high enough. Quik Tow built a heavy-duty unit with a heavier axle and wider track, load tested it to the rated capacity, and fabricated a storage mount for the truck at the same visit. One trip, everything done."
"My go-yak took a hard hit during a freeway recovery — bent the frame at the rear corner joint. Quik Tow assessed it, said the rest of the frame was solid, straightened the corner, did a full-penetration weld with a gusset plate, load tested it. Back in service in two days. Didn't need a new one."
"We ordered 3 go-yaks and storage mounts for all 3 of our flatbeds. Quik Tow built all three to the same spec, storage mounts matched, installed on all three trucks in one day. Every truck carries the same go-yak in the same position. Drivers know exactly how to deploy it every time."
Related Welding & Fabrication Services
Go-yak fabrication is part of our complete fabrication offering. These services are commonly needed alongside go-yak work.
01🔥 Tow Truck Welding
- › Structural welding — all go-yak frames are welded to structural standards
- › AWS D1.1 standards on every structural weld
02🔩 Metal Bracket Fabrication
- › Custom storage brackets for mounting go-yaks on the truck
- › Designed, fabricated, and welded in-house to spec
03🔧 Dolly Fabrication
- › Dolly fabrication — often ordered alongside go-yak work
- › Built to your load rating and axle setup
04🧰 Tool Box Fabrication
- › Custom tool boxes for go-yak hardware and towing equipment storage
- › Fabricated and installed in one visit
05⚙️ Custom Modifications
- › Full custom modification projects that include go-yak and recovery equipment work
- › One-off mods designed and fabricated in-house
Go-Yak Fabrication & Repair — Frequently Asked Questions
Need A Go-Yak Built To Your Weight Rating? One Call.
We build to your load spec, fabricate the storage mount at the same visit, and load test everything before pickup. Free estimate, no obligation.