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Old 09-29-2008, 01:49 PM
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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??
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Old 09-29-2008, 03:52 PM
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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?
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Originally Posted by abhatti55
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?
why pay $120 for that tool, when its cheaper labor for them to install the balljoint itself.
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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.
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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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