birchy
04-27-2009, 01:15 PM
Hello all,
I need to rebuild the front end of my 2000 Ford Expedition. Mainly it's the ball joints that need to be done (lowers especially), but I figure since it's torn apart anyways I might as well get the tie rod ends and upper control arms done that the same time.
I've asked around a few shops and the cheapest quote I've gotten so far is in the $1000 range. I'm wondering if anyone on here would be willing to do this work for less than the standard ~$100/hour shop rate? Or maybe you know of somebody that would? I know beggars can't be choosers, but I'd prefer not to get somebody who would charge me $50/hour, but then take twice as long to do the job.. if you know what I mean.
According to "the internet", I could do it myself.. but I'm not sure that I have the time/patience to do it.
A friend of mine referred me to "Total Driveline". He's been there a few times and says the guy does really good work. But I've tried to call and the number is disconnected. Does anyone know if he's still in business?
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/total-driveline-and-customizing-calgary
Another friends suggested that I go into a place like Part Source for example, and ask the guys behind the counter if anyone does any work on the side.
Any suggestions/opinions would be appreciated! Feel free to send me a PM if you'd like.
Thanks all!
I need to rebuild the front end of my 2000 Ford Expedition. Mainly it's the ball joints that need to be done (lowers especially), but I figure since it's torn apart anyways I might as well get the tie rod ends and upper control arms done that the same time.
I've asked around a few shops and the cheapest quote I've gotten so far is in the $1000 range. I'm wondering if anyone on here would be willing to do this work for less than the standard ~$100/hour shop rate? Or maybe you know of somebody that would? I know beggars can't be choosers, but I'd prefer not to get somebody who would charge me $50/hour, but then take twice as long to do the job.. if you know what I mean.
According to "the internet", I could do it myself.. but I'm not sure that I have the time/patience to do it.
A friend of mine referred me to "Total Driveline". He's been there a few times and says the guy does really good work. But I've tried to call and the number is disconnected. Does anyone know if he's still in business?
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/total-driveline-and-customizing-calgary
Another friends suggested that I go into a place like Part Source for example, and ask the guys behind the counter if anyone does any work on the side.
Any suggestions/opinions would be appreciated! Feel free to send me a PM if you'd like.
Thanks all!