Trailing Arm replacement-Reasonable Cost?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Kinnelon NJ
Thanks to the group for all of the feedback, I am always amazed by the breadth of knowledge available on this forum.
As I said in my original post, I am not really in a position to do the work myself, lacking a lift and undoubtedly some of the other equipment to do the job. And truthfully, one of the things that holds me back on projects like this is the fear of getting halfway into the job and discovering I am unable to finish the job for whatever reason, and now have a partially disassembled, immoblized car in my garage.
What I have gleaned from all the comments is the price I was quoted is reasonable given the difficulty of the work. I don't mind paying for quality work, I just don't like to get taken to the cleaners. In this case, assuming the work is done properly and the quote is honored, I feel fairly comfortable with what I will be paying.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
As I said in my original post, I am not really in a position to do the work myself, lacking a lift and undoubtedly some of the other equipment to do the job. And truthfully, one of the things that holds me back on projects like this is the fear of getting halfway into the job and discovering I am unable to finish the job for whatever reason, and now have a partially disassembled, immoblized car in my garage.
What I have gleaned from all the comments is the price I was quoted is reasonable given the difficulty of the work. I don't mind paying for quality work, I just don't like to get taken to the cleaners. In this case, assuming the work is done properly and the quote is honored, I feel fairly comfortable with what I will be paying.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Roselle NJ
Did mine myself, about $250 for parts (old T-Arms and spindles OK, new bearings, SS shim kit, front bushing, and strut rods) the rest is labor.
Van Steel is a great alternative if you want to stream line the job. With what they send you, it becomes mostly a bolt on job that any good mechanic should be able to do for you. The Alignment was extra.
Pilot Dan
Van Steel is a great alternative if you want to stream line the job. With what they send you, it becomes mostly a bolt on job that any good mechanic should be able to do for you. The Alignment was extra.
Pilot Dan
Melting Slicks
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From: Strongsville, OH
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