Undisclosed JL Ball joint replacement time/cost

[RancherRob]

To try and solve my on going death wobble issue, I’m swapping out stock ball joints with Dynatrac HD all steel ones. After $700 and waiting a month to get the ball joints, I called my local mech to have them installed and his shop manager quoted me almost $800! He told me it takes 6 hours, according to “the book”. The mechanic had previously told me it was a 3-4 hour job, which seemed more reasonable. So my question is to others who have boldly gone before, what did it cost or how long did it take?

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[Moto_21]

To try and solve my on going death wobble issue, I’m swapping out stock ball joints with Dynatrac HD all steel ones. After $700 and waiting a month to get the ball joints, I called my local mech to have them installed and his shop manager quoted me almost $800! He told me it takes 6 hours, according to “the book”. The mechanic had previously told me it was a 3-4 hour job, which seemed more reasonable. So my question is to others who have boldly gone before, what did it cost or how long did it take?

Pretty much all day myself

 

[Moto_21]

To try and solve my on going death wobble issue, I’m swapping out stock ball joints with Dynatrac HD all steel ones. After $700 and waiting a month to get the ball joints, I called my local mech to have them installed and his shop manager quoted me almost $800! He told me it takes 6 hours, according to “the book”. The mechanic had previously told me it was a 3-4 hour job, which seemed more reasonable. So my question is to others who have boldly gone before, what did it cost or how long did it take?

Id do it for 100 bucks and some beer if you were closer lol

 

[ChattVol]

To try and solve my on going death wobble issue, I’m swapping out stock ball joints with Dynatrac HD all steel ones. After $700 and waiting a month to get the ball joints, I called my local mech to have them installed and his shop manager quoted me almost $800! He told me it takes 6 hours, according to “the book”. The mechanic had previously told me it was a 3-4 hour job, which seemed more reasonable. So my question is to others who have boldly gone before, what did it cost or how long did it take?

$1500 to replace ball joints is absurd.

 

[PyrPatriot]

Seems it is an involving repair/replacement but nothing outrageous, if you have the tools. $100-200 for a ball joint press as most people don't have them, or rent from autozone.

ETA: Ball joint kits are $200 each so $400 + shipping/tax in parts.

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