where can i get replacement ball joints for my 1969 dodge charger? while it was at the shop the found i needed new ball joints and said they could do it and would cost around $700-1000! that is complete BS.
2006-10-01 09:22:27 · 4 answers · asked by John M 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Some of those Chrysler ball joints are pricey: they include the steering knuckle. But not THAT pricey!
First, find out what the parts cost from a parts store. Most all mechanics make money off the parts, and that's OK, but many times they make TOO MUCH!
Knowing what you can get the parts for is a helpful negotiaition tool.
That $700 figure might not be too bad if they are overhauling the front end: new tie rod ends, idler arm, pitman arm, control arm bushings.
It's a bit high just for upper and lower ball joints though!
Shop around. I'm sure you can find a better price.
2006-10-01 09:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by econofix 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Below is a link for a lower ball joint for a 1969 Dodge Charger (non-disc brakes) that I found on eBay.
I also found ball joints for your car on www.replacement.car-stuff.com. I put the full link below for the ball joints.
There are all sorts of sites you can look up on the internet. All I put in was a search for: 1969 dodge charger ball joint
Good luck!
2006-10-01 09:38:19 · answer #2 · answered by ♥Me-Just Me♥ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Labor to replace upper ball joints 2hrs per side
Labor to replace lower ball joints 2 hrs per side
that's 4 hours labor @ from $35.00 to 150.00 per hour depending onthe Shops Labor Rate.
Upper Ball joints 50.00 per side for Moog
Lower ball Joints 65.00 per side for Moog
$700.00 is not to much out of line
2006-10-05 15:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by iamright2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your better bet would be to go to jc whitney.com, they have everything
2006-10-01 09:46:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋