ScottG wrote:
1k parts and labor is a normal cost.
Eh.. a bit on the high side.
Seems to me the last time I had ball joints changed (all 4) on our 2006 F250 2wd the entire job was about $800 AT THE FORD DEALER.
Could the OP "save" some money?
Since their vehicle is already in a shop and the shop will charge for the estimate AND the next tow will cost them a bundle, NO.
Towing isn't cheap and most likely will cost them at least $150-$200 just to tow it.. So, since it is there you may as well get it done for the $1K..
I would however steer clear of the $500 place, they may not have decent mechanics and or they may skip (or charge extra) the alignment (hidden cost)..
