input appreciated, this doesnt sound right.
11-01-2016, 06:50 PM
#1
input appreciated, this doesnt sound right.
Took my truck in for an allignment after cranking the torsion bars. They said I need a new pitman arm and idler arm. Quoted me at $480..... Said 4 hours of labor and $150 in parts. That doesn't sound right, I've never replaced these parts before but I'm not paying that. I've been reading/watching and it doesn't seem all that hard as long I order the right size idler arm. On a scale of 1-10 how hard is this job? Anything else I'll need other than basic tools, a fork, and a puller? Or should I take it to a shop and pay the $480?
11-01-2016, 08:27 PM
#2
Hour - 2 hours max with air tools, kroil, and alcohol
11-01-2016, 08:39 PM
#3
Originally Posted by cgrim321
Took my truck in for an allignment after cranking the torsion bars. They said I need a new pitman arm and idler arm. Quoted me at $480..... Said 4 hours of labor and $150 in parts. That doesn't sound right, I've never replaced these parts before but I'm not paying that. I've been reading/watching and it doesn't seem all that hard as long I order the right size idler arm. On a scale of 1-10 how hard is this job? Anything else I'll need other than basic tools, a fork, and a puller? Or should I take it to a shop and pay the $480?
11-01-2016, 08:55 PM
#4
Senior Member
Badass is right. You must have the alcohol. You'll probably need it for the booboo's you'd get, doing the work the first time.
11-01-2016, 10:53 PM
#5
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