Saturday, November 20, 2010

Question on labor costs?

Info: 1984 Chevy C-10 1/2 ton 305 v8



How much labor does it typically cost to replace tire rods ends and u-joints. I need to know because I'm having them changed on my truck, and I want to know I'm being charged a fair price. Thanks a lot.Question on labor costs?
Probably around $175 in labor. I used to work at a GM dealership and u-joints are .5 hours and tie rod ends are .5-1 hour. If they align the vehicle, which should be done anytime front end parts are installed, that will cost an additional $80-100 or whatever the place charges for an alignment. So depending on what they charge per hour it could be less/ more. But $150-$200 seems kosher. Anything to more than that is robbery. Can I ask how much they're charging you?Question on labor costs?
Both sides for tie rods about $50 - $100, plus alignment $80, u joints about $50 - $100 if both are replaced.Question on labor costs?
You buy the parts Labor should not go over 125.00Question on labor costs?
WITH PARTS AND LABOR SHOULD NOT EXCEED 300.00 + ALIGNMENTQuestion on labor costs?
about an hour labor which is about 75-100