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Wheel bearing replacement $500,

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Old 09-06-2007, 04:46 AM
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Default Wheel bearing replacement $500,

for part and labor....it was on its very last legs so I didn't have any other options.


I didn't even get a reach around.

Thanks Currys!
Old 09-06-2007, 05:22 AM
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Default Front or rear (no pun)? One or two?

That price with labor isn't too out of line for both fronts or rears. Might be a bit pricey for just one corner.
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Driver-side rear only
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Ouch. I hope you're all healed up...
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holy crap.
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Get that itemized. That is too high.
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That's ~$50 in parts and $450 labor. Did the price include KY jelly?
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Default yikes too much for one bearing!

I bought 12ton press and did both my rear bearings for less than $230, $55 for each bearing kit and $110 for press. Easy diy, and easy on the wallet. Plus I got a sweet press for... Well anything else that needs pressing!!
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Default my left rear took about 40 minutes to remove the entire upright and <1 hour on the press

I bought two rear bearings while I was at it. I'm sure I can do the other side in 2 hours total. sorry
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