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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Ball joints?
hi everyone, mechanic told me that i need to change ball joints in my 1999 e430 he is asking $460 plus tax is that a fair price. thanks guys
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Hd ball joints
both sides about 55bucks. $400 labor is crazy.
Diy on benzworld.org w210 diy section and then get it aligned at the dealer or a shop with a hunter align machine.
Or if not up to the diy shop around for a mb indie shop that won't screw you.
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Did you inspect them for play
or are you taking his word for it?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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thanks onlord. How long does it take to change it?
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Experienced
about an hour per side.
Novice maybe 2 per side.
Shop book rate less than an hour per side.That makes your mechanic about $200 an hour shop around
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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I am about to replace mine as well...does someone have a link to a well priced, reliable set?
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
As always
www.autohausaz.com
they even carry heavy duty ones now.
free shipping over 50bucks
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they even carry heavy duty ones now.
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These are the best deals I am seeing out there. Are there any differences between these (besides the HD)?
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