Ball Joint Replacement - MBWorld.org Forums

Sep 29, 2008 | 01:49 PM

LAWYER2

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Ball Joint Replacement

Anyone have any ideal how much labor is involved in replacing the ball joints, and how much it would cost?
Should i do it myself??

Sep 29, 2008 | 03:52 PM

abhatti55

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'19 G63 Ed 1,'18 M5, '16 G63,'12 458 , '11 E63, Brabus SL55-K8, '10 S63, '94 E500 "Wolf", '91 560SEC

Funny you post this, I am debating the same thing. I don't think it is a bad job if you have the right tools. I am looking at buying this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ball-...mZ170267080499

Is there anything else needed for the job?

Sep 29, 2008 | 05:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by abhatti55

why pay $120 for that tool, when its cheaper labor for them to install the balljoint itself.

Sep 29, 2008 | 05:27 PM

abhatti55

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gondon

why pay $120 for that tool, when its cheaper labor for them to install the balljoint itself.

I've been quoted $200 per side including labor.

Sep 29, 2008 | 07:05 PM

kenstudios

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Originally Posted by abhatti55

I've been quoted $200 per side including labor.

That quote is for the entire lower control arm plus one hour labor. Replacing just the ball joint itself is a very tedious job and that's why MB replaces the entire assembly.

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