that makes a lot more sense. Cut in half though is still $300. more reasonable for sure, but there's no way any shop is charging $150 for all 4, which is what my point was. that $600 quote was parts included, so I guess more like 2-2.5 hours per side. anways, that's all my internet arguing for the night.

cheers

 

Well, I'm saying the time would be cut in half in a shop setting as well as the labor rate. Maybe not fully in half on the labor, but down to $75 an hour at least.

Not trying to be argumentative. It's just that I did just pay a shop $150 labor day before yesterday for all four ball joints in my Disco. I agree it won't be that cheap inside a city like Nashville, but if you drive into the surrounding areas (Lebanon, for example) you should be able to get close.

 

well then I need to make the trip to your neck of the woods. that's a great deal.

 

Has been years since ball joints were that cheap to have done. I've done 7 sets in the last 2 years alone both for myself and family and friends average quote from area mechanics $1400 doesn't matter which car. Just this week I did my daughter's durango. She was quoted 1700. For 250 in parts we did ball joints, tie rods, shocks and brakes

 

Still thinking of tackling this myself as I've received quotes north of $1000 to $1200 for just the ball joints.

 

There is power in a made up mind.
this isn’t a fun job, but it’s not impossible. If you have the tools - a long heavy breaker bar and confident, you’ll get it done. You may have to improvise to stack or make a cup to press, a cordless breaker gun is handy.
A Heavy Duty ball joint press is necessary - with the more cup options the better.
The bottom yoke of the solid axle is tapered so I think I had to modify a cup to sit flush - but it’s doable. Ensure you drive the cup in straight.
I’ve cut the old threads off to make them smaller.

 

One of my boot has a tear. Good to hear that this is not as concering, because I thought about replacing the ball joints too. Is there a quick fix for it? Like glueing a patch of rubber on the boot?

 

Universal ball joint dust cover, there lots out there on e bay