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Just been quoted in excess of $2000 AUD to replace upper & lower ball joints and drag links. Is this about right ? Mechanic says it will be 7-8hrs work, and is charging me $1100 for parts.....
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Just been quoted in excess of $2000 AUD to replace upper & lower ball joints and drag links. Is this about right ? Mechanic says it will be 7-8hrs work, and is charging me $1100 for parts.....
Cheaper to drive to Double Black Offroad Melbourne...haha
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Just been quoted in excess of $2000 AUD to replace upper & lower ball joints and drag links. Is this about right ? Mechanic says it will be 7-8hrs work, and is charging me $1100 for parts.....


Tad high. He must be a "big "mechanic if he has to bend you over that far..

I can't see it taking 8hrs to do four ball joints. Really ? It takes me about that in my back shed. And I don't have a hoist.

Hang on. You have a plural on drag links. Are you only having the drag link replaced? or all the tie rod ends? as that will change things....
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Looks like you are in Brisbane - try Murchison Products or 7 Slot Offroad - both Jeep specialists and will replace the ball joints with good quality non genuine rather than over priced under quality genuine items - and most likely significantly less money too.
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Tad high. He must be a "big "mechanic if he has to bend you over that far..

I can't see it taking 8hrs to do four ball joints. Really ? It takes me about that in my back shed. And I don't have a hoist.

Hang on. You have a plural on drag links. Are you only having the drag link replaced? or all the tie rod ends? as that will change things....
He's quoted for two parts under the heading "drag link" (~$560) and one part under "lower ball joint" (~$530). No mention of tie rod ends.Also a hundred bucks for wheel alignment. Does this sound right ?
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