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arivera
CAMM Member
Location: Joliet
Posts: 71
 |  Subject: What the.....  17th December 2011, 11:26 am | |
| So, I take the car in to have the oil changed. I figure while I have it in, I should have them address the rattling i hear from the suspension among other things. This is what I came out with.
So we are clear, I only had the oil change done so the rest is up in the air. I want to get other prices.
Tension struts (Left and right) - $387.50 + tax
the pinging noise is due to the Rack and Pinion - $631.95
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The tech magically found play in the left and right rear hub bearings - $740.46
You bet your tail that i am going to decline those repairs. Insane. I remember the day that some of this stuff goes at 100k and not 68k.
Anyone know a good mechanic? |
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arivera
CAMM Member
Location: Joliet
Posts: 71
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 11:28 am | |
| now, I know it's the dealer so those prices are crazy. |
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firestartr420
CAMM All-Star
Location: Niles, Illinois
Posts: 1364
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 11:32 am | |
| Talk to Adam (Moparcharger06). He's the CAMM Suspension Guru. Im sure he'll hook you up. |
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liljoejoe54
Founding Member
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3769
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 1:29 pm | |
| | firestartr420 wrote: | | Talk to Adam (Moparcharger06). He's the CAMM Suspension Guru. Im sure he'll hook you up. |
What he said.
The noise in the rack & pinion is probably just the tie rods which are easy to fix and have been known to go out all the time. |
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Shawn1112
Founding Member
Location: Hater Proof
Posts: 8657
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 2:26 pm | |
| Yes what Joey said, Holla at adam. Then go back and slap the piss out of the jagoff that quoted you that price!!!!
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Moparcharger06
CAMM Member
Location: Hainesville, IL
Posts: 1551
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 7:05 pm | |
| Yeah, those prices are CRAZY!!! I KNOW I can BEAT those prices by ALOT!! Holy shit!!....... Contact me if ya want that taken care of man |
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Bulldog
CAMM Pro
Location: Cornfield
Posts: 270
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 17th December 2011, 9:38 pm | |
| Just out of curiousity what dealership gave you that quote?
I bought my Ram at Taylor Dodge is Bourbonnais and recently took it in for a vibration...Which they told were the wheel bearing and it would be $1,200 to replace both front wheel bearings...Took it to a buddy of mine...He did the driver side for about $400...Rides like dream again.... |
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TgTwist
CAMM Member
Location: Naperville
Posts: 159
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 18th December 2011, 12:56 pm | |
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arivera
CAMM Member
Location: Joliet
Posts: 71
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 18th December 2011, 9:44 pm | |
| I took it to Tyson Dodge in Shorewood. I called the family mechanic and have an appointment on Thursday when i get home from work. He is going to check it out and let me know what's up. |
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arivera
CAMM Member
Location: Joliet
Posts: 71
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 23rd April 2012, 10:14 am | |
| So, after taking my ride to my mechanic, we found that the rack and pinion was good, the rear hubs were a little worn, but could be changed, and the tension struts (both of them) need to be replaced. This was in December. I ordered all f the parts and seeing how they are not part of the lifetime power train, I will be replacing them myself.
Already ordered both rear hubs ($53 a piece) and the tension struts ($208 for both). All i need are the torque specs (and some prayer) and they will be fixed. |
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eviltrycycle
Founding Member
Location: Plainfield
Posts: 7854
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 23rd April 2012, 10:55 am | |
| | arivera wrote: | So, after taking my ride to my mechanic, we found that the rack and pinion was good, the rear hubs were a little worn, but could be changed, and the tension struts (both of them) need to be replaced. This was in December. I ordered all f the parts and seeing how they are not part of the lifetime power train, I will be replacing them myself.
Already ordered both rear hubs ($53 a piece) and the tension struts ($208 for both). All i need are the torque specs (and some prayer) and they will be fixed. |
| Shawn1112 wrote: | | go back and slap the piss out of the jagoff that quoted you that price!!!! |
Just sayin......
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Moparcharger06
CAMM Member
Location: Hainesville, IL
Posts: 1551
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 23rd April 2012, 8:43 pm | |
| 184 ft lbs for the rear axles. Thats the only thing you really need to torque. All the other nuts and bolts, just tighten the hell outta them |
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arivera
CAMM Member
Location: Joliet
Posts: 71
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 28th April 2012, 7:22 pm | |
| Whew!!! The rear hub assemblies are done. The front tension struts are done. New O2 sensor in. The dealer is replacing the bad Cat on the driver's side on Monday. This car will be all good and it only cost me about $350 and some change. I am soo sore though. |
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inkedup
CAMM All-Star
Location: later'ville
Posts: 2896
| | Subject: Re: What the..... 28th April 2012, 10:16 pm | |
| good job  |
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