Axle Nut Size?
Team Owner
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From: sw Ohio
is it really feasible to tackle this job by oneself with only hand tools? Everyone one here seems to have a real tough time with it. I called the local tirediscounters and they said they would install the ones I bought for $200 (includes my 4 wheel alignment I need).
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St. Jude Donor '12
Since I was doing the bushings at the same time it would have been crazy expensive to have the work done by a shop.
If you are just doing the rear bearings and you can get the shop to agree to a "not to exceed" quote of $200 to install bearings you supply it would be worth it because that would mean out of service time of 2-3 hours. Mine was out of service 5 weeks cause I could only work on it over the weekends.
If you are just doing the rear bearings and you can get the shop to agree to a "not to exceed" quote of $200 to install bearings you supply it would be worth it because that would mean out of service time of 2-3 hours. Mine was out of service 5 weeks cause I could only work on it over the weekends.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
On the other hand. $200 with a four whell alignment is a pretty good deal when you factor in your time and what you may have to spend to acquire the tools needed, if any? Drop it off and pick it up. Done! But then again, it depends on how much confidence you have in the shop.
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Don't forget you'll need some long extensions too.
