Went for 4 Tires - Got told these issues, pricing right?

[UTRocky]

Went to go from the Factory K2 Mudders - to the BF Ko3s - while inspecting doing alignment (I have 40k on vehicle). They said play in tire rod near gearbox. Trax Bar bushing are out, and that my front right shock is leaking fluid.

Being Quoted about 1632$ all in (taxes) to do those 3 things. That sound right? Think I could delay the shock fix a few months? I called Dealer and nothing covered under my warranty (certified preowned 100k).

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[Sweetums]

Not taking care of suspension and steering issues will destroy your new tires with a quickness. If money is a factor, maybe get a more affordable tire and divert some funds to fixing the issues or do it at home. You can change shock yourself (always change them in pairs on the same axle, never just one), and the steering is easy to do at home too.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Sounds expensive, so it's probably right.

So a tie rod, track bar bushing(s), and a shock?

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I just noticed you're in Toledo, OH.

Are you in the Glass City Crawlers group?

 

[UTRocky]

Ya the plan is to start doing these things at home - been watching videos and this is the vehicle I want to start, they are replacing both shocks up front. I think the money is fine just going to have em do it. I just wanted to double check if you think rip off or not.

 

[UTRocky]

I just noticed you're in Toledo, OH.

Are you in the Glass City Crawlers group?

No where the group at?

 

[GuzziMoto]

I don't know what a tie rod gearbox is. Maybe they are talking about the draglink or the steering box.
New tie rod (quality aftermarket upgrade) $400~
New front track bar (quality aftermarket upgrade) $420~
Two front shocks (quality aftermarket upgrade) $440~
So, if they are using high quality parts that price is not unreasonable. But something tells me they aren't using high quality parts.
None of that work is something I could not do in my driveway. So I would want to save the labor costs and do it myself. But not everyone is so inclined.
To really answer that question about the price, you would need to know how much of that was parts vs how much was labor, and what parts were they using (what brand / model). Without knowing what parts they would install, it is impossible to know if you are being ripped off. Their quote should specify. If it does not, either ask or run away.

 

[UTRocky]

I don't know what a tie rod gearbox is. Maybe they are talking about the draglink or the steering box.
New tie rod (quality aftermarket upgrade) $300~
New front track bar (quality aftermarket upgrade) $420~
Two front shocks (quality aftermarket upgrade) $440~
So, if they are using high quality parts that price is not unreasonable. But something tells me they aren't using high quality parts.
None of that work is something I could not do in my driveway. So I would want to save the labor costs and do it myself. But not everyone is so inclined.
To really answer that question about the price, you would need to know how much of that was parts vs how much was labor, and what parts were they using (what brand / model). Without knowing what parts they would install, it is impossible to know if you are being ripped off. Their quote should specify. If it does not, either ask or run away.

Valid Points, I have money to waste currently in life and its a credit'd shop with part and labor warranty for a year...etc. So Ill share the breakdown after I PU the Jeep sometime this weekend.

 

[Guns_N_Rosaries]

Sounds expensive, so it's probably right.

Yep!

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

No where the group at?

The club is based in the Toledo area. You can find the group on Facebook. There are 2 groups, one is a Glass CIty Crawlers for sale group.

They can direct you to Jeep friendly shops, people that do side jobs, etc. The club president, Paul Porter, is a long friend of mine.

 

[UTRocky]

The club is based in the Toledo area. You can find the group on Facebook. There are 2 groups, one is a Glass CIty Crawlers for sale group.

They can direct you to Jeep friendly shops, people that do side jobs, etc. The club president, Paul Porter, is a long friend of mine.

10.4 will join up - I bounce btwn Toledo and Rochester Hills MI area.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I've never gone for tires and they didn't find 1500 worth of crap wrong with whatever I brought in.

I always ignore it all lol.

 

[ChrisNLA]

It wouldn't surprise me.

Three of the four stock shocks on mine were pissing fluid by 25K miles. The stock drag link was rattling by 35K miles and introducing death wobble.

Easy upgrades to do on your own.

I wouldn't recommend OEM shocks, though.

 

[UTRocky]

It wouldn't surprise me.

Three of the four stock shocks on mine were pissing fluid by 25K miles. The stock drag link was rattling by 35K miles and introducing death wobble.

Easy upgrades to do on your own.

I wouldn't recommend OEM shocks, though.

ya I think they are doing OEM shocks, it wasnt the plan when I was doing shocks - my plan was tires, check all fluids and flush, then upgrade shocks at 50 and thinking 2" lift....etc. but life right ....

 

[Tiny]

If you're thinking about starting to turn your own wrenches, this is a relatively easy place to start, provided you have the tools/space/time. One afternoon and you'd have all that done.

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