Lower Ball Joints and Left Tie Rod End

[H D]

I went in for an alignment Friday and, as I was already aware, was told that I needed both lower ball joints replaced and left tie rod end. They didn't have all the parts and nobody in town had them. Got an appointment for Wednesday and a quote of $335 including alignment.



Normally, I would do this myself, but I have more money than time right now. I got so much landscaping and yard work to do before the wedding in June plus work and grad school. I think this will be the first time I let a shop do something I would usually do myself. Feels strange.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

That's not really a bad price including all parts, right?

 

[H D]

Yup, that's why I'm willing to let them do it. It was actually $420 but I have a 20% off coupon.:banana:

 

[EddieS'04]

Very good price...:supercool:

 

[swshawaii]

Doubt that price quote is from a Ford dealer service department.

A good thing since aftermarket suspension parts are preferred anyway. (Moog, etc.)

If they allow, you may save a few more dollars supplying your own parts.

I attempted lower ball joints last week, could not get them out of the knuckle.

Tried a pickle fork, press, heat, floor jack, larger sledge, etc. Two hours, no go.

Lowest price was $325 labor only, using my own parts. With 15% off coupon $276.

Sounds like a very good deal for you. GL

 

[EddieS'04]

About 8 months before my dad passed. He had the ford dealer replace the left upper control arm and ball joint and the idler arm. On his '01 grand marquis.

I was checking things out for mom recently. The ford dealer used Moog parts. Odd..but good...

 

[H D]

Correct, not a dealership. And they are using Moog parts. In the shop now. Enjoying driving the Tahoe around. I miss 8 cylinders.

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

I'll be replacing my uppers and lowers just because they have 100K on them, the truck is lifted and I plan on getting an alighnment before I buy my new 15x8 (4"b.s.) Soft 8's and 33x12.50x15 either Goodyear DuraTracs or General Grabber AT2's here in the next couple weeks.



:driving::supercool::banana::banana:

 

[H D]

They didn't get it done today because it was still pulling right after an alignment. They will be doing a caster camber kit tomorrow morning.

 

[H D]

All done and riding nice. :driving: