Price check
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W210 E55 & W204 C63
Price check
Hello everyone, was wondering what I should pay for a front lower ball joint, front lower control arms, and 4 springs replacement, if I provide the parts?
So far the cheapest quote I got from an indy was $800 including alignment. Still seems like about 30-40% more than what I should be paying. What do you think?
So far the cheapest quote I got from an indy was $800 including alignment. Still seems like about 30-40% more than what I should be paying. What do you think?
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From: Austin Texas!!!
2001 E55 OMG
In Houston, I consistently get $100 a corner for springs. Alignment at its cheapest is $100- $125. I paid $150 from Dealership.
My lower control arms and ball joints came as a unit from Meyle HD so that saved labor. I think mine were 1 hour each @ $100 but have to look up records.
So it seems to be in the ball park
Edit: LCA came with bushings installed not ball joint
My lower control arms and ball joints came as a unit from Meyle HD so that saved labor. I think mine were 1 hour each @ $100 but have to look up records.
So it seems to be in the ball park
Edit: LCA came with bushings installed not ball joint
Last edited by Tall Giraffe; Nov 16, 2015 at 09:06 PM.
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From: Ohio
2001 E55 AMG
If you have the correct size wrenches, some zip ties to keep the springs in place, it really isn't too hard to change out.
I replaced driver's side lower arm and ball joint in an hour or so. Front alignment, I used the string method. Car drives true.
But if you aren't into repairs yourself, find a shop you can trust.
I replaced driver's side lower arm and ball joint in an hour or so. Front alignment, I used the string method. Car drives true.
But if you aren't into repairs yourself, find a shop you can trust.
