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fedekz986 · 11-11-2011, 11:46 AM

Hey guys,

I took my car in to get diagnosed/a quote for the suspension problems I've been having. I knew 100% my ball joints were bad, and was expecting that - but they also told me I need new outer tie rods. It's an independent shop. They quoted me 3 hours labor to install the 2 lower ball joints, 1.3 hrs labor to install the tie rods, and an alignment for $99.00. They charge $74.00/hour so the total for all the labor/alignment was $455.69 after taxes. I told them I would get the parts myself.

If anyone could let me know if I'm getting ripped off, or if this is a good price I would appreciate it.

11-11-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
fedekz986 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 42	Fair price/labor time for replacing control arms/tie rods? Hey guys, I took my car in to get diagnosed/a quote for the suspension problems I've been having. I knew 100% my ball joints were bad, and was expecting that - but they also told me I need new outer tie rods. It's an independent shop. They quoted me 3 hours labor to install the 2 lower ball joints, 1.3 hrs labor to install the tie rods, and an alignment for $99.00. They charge $74.00/hour so the total for all the labor/alignment was $455.69 after taxes. I told them I would get the parts myself. If anyone could let me know if I'm getting ripped off, or if this is a good price I would appreciate it.