So today the car is in the shop for ball joints, wheel bearing (pass. side) and tie rod ends. Lets play the guessing game to see how much it will cost. I am not supplying any parts. A local shop is doing it, not the stealership.

 

$1000-$2000

 

I will more than likely light a match and toss it in the gas tank if it cost that much.

 

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I was quoted 3.6 hours to do lower ball joints...

 

Lol! I am sure you already got an estimation...


Let us know just foi.

 

My roomate is a mech. at MB so I will find out. All of the parts are about 125 or so together, maybe 150. and if it is 4 hours for all figure another 240. So max it should be is $400

 

150 for lowerball joints etc? mmm...is it k-mart balljoints lol :P

id say 1000~

 

the lower ball joints are about $22-46 each (2 needed) depending on brand
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...6@Ball%20Joint

 

I had the tie rod ends replaced a couple of months ago. Didnt cost much but getting just alignment on f and rear was $100. BTW how do you know when the bearings go bad?

 

hey cfourthree, where do you get your parts? you get cheap parts!!

 

the tie rod costs more than that..... you cna't buy just the ends.... i think u have to get the complete assy.....

i would be geussing closer to 800 w/ alignment

 

You can buy just ends, http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ie%20Rod%20End.
SVT, my roomate works for MB. And I just shop around online. The ball joint job as listed my benz takes 1.3 hours per side. So I figure 4 hours at most x 60 per hour. 240 in labor. My friend is a mechanic and is doing the work. Also replacing the v-belt and the oil cooler gasket.
I will find out today.

 

1.3hrs is a high estimate per side. I'm pretty sure he can get both of them done in that time. I did.

 

you fix your own car? i can just imagine the money you've saved fixing it by yourself! lucky you!
off-topic:any luck with the sale?

 

Lensolo, I figured that. Every car person including my roomate (MB tech) laughed when I said I read that it takes 6 hours.

As for the car, well its still there. So far, tie rods, ball joints, susp. sway link, wheel bearing and there is something else. Oh yeah and front brake pads. Awesome!! From the shop the car will go into the garage and hibernate until the sun shines again.

 

This is very common here brother.. I saved $100s just for several oil changes and sparkplug replacements.. It is not hard, finding time is...

I hope I don't end up changing tie rod ends on this C43, but i did it on my van, very very easy... Gotta get them alligned later tho.