Ball-Joint quote

[russburcham]

I just got a quote to replace both upper/lower ball joints for the front of my 2001 D2 for $850- with a free alignment. Does this seem reasonable?

Thanks for the countless help!
Russ

 

[Disco Mike]

How many miles on your truck and why are you replacing them?

 

[russburcham]

Hi Mike- about 120k--nasty squeak/grinding sound when turning or going over bumpy roads- The shop owner lifted it and showed me the "play" on the one side that was very noticeable and he recommended doing both-

 

[Disco Mike]

So, do a little on line shopping and see what you can buy the ball joints for then talk his labor down if he is going to do both sides.

 

[russburcham]

So, do a little on line shopping and see what you can buy the ball joints for then talk his labor down if he is going to do both sides.

roger that- thanks as always Mike!

 

[antichrist]

I seriously doubt he's going to lower the quoted labor if you supply the parts. After-all, by supplying the parts you're reducing his profit. Before you buy the parts yourself, make sure he's ok with you providing them. Some mechanics don't like that, though more and more are fine with it, especially if it's not something they can get at NAPA.

 

[Disco Mike]

Good point Tom.