replacing u joints 1200.00?? - Land Rovers Only

sacaway · 10-02-2007, 04:46 PM

hello i just wanted to get a quote on parts! i just took my land rover into to an authorized dealer, to replace my u joints because of a squealing noise, the mech advised me that there are 4 u-joints that need to be replaced at around a 100.
00 a piece and a coupler they also want to replace they want to bill me about 1200.00 total for the work!!! am i gettn ripped off or is this normal???????please any suggs would help

ArmyRover · 10-02-2007, 05:44 PM

Well going on the prices from napaonline.com I would say they are 70 bucks high on the price of the joints

toyota_jon · 10-02-2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyRover

Well going on the prices from napaonline.com I would say they are 70 bucks high on the price of the joints

well remember they are going to charge list for parts so i would say they are ~$40 high on the parts but still $600 for labor on that??!!?? i don't think so bucky....

ArmyRover · 10-02-2007, 06:21 PM

I know they will charge list used to be a parts manager at a ford dealership. I was just pointing out the difference in cost on the parts alone. I have never had a u joint replaced at a dealership so I have no idea how much the labor should run so I left that alone.

ealex · 10-02-2007, 06:42 PM

You are being ripped off. The front shaft can be rebuilt by an independent shop for around $250 with parts. I'm certain that the entire project done by an independent shop should not cost more than $350. I just bought all the parts (4x Neapco 1-0005 U-Joints 1x Neapco 7-0081NG rebuild kit for $110 from partsamerica.com w/free shipping) that leaves a very generous $240 for labor. There is a .pdf on discoweb.org on how to do everything yourself. If you have nothing in your garage as far as tools go, you'd still not spend more than $200.

Do it. It's going to be my Thursday night project for this week too.

rmuller · 10-02-2007, 09:45 PM

$1200... OH HELL NO. Brand new driveshafts can be picked up at ~$350/ea from Tom Woods or Great Basin Rovers ... then its just taking 8 bolts out of each and putting the new ones in.. rebuilding should be about $200 or so as ealex said.. PLUS, you want to get them rebuilt with greasable ujoints (remember to grease them every oil change).. which LR will not do.. so it'll last you 50k miles until you have to do them again (or even worse, they explode and cost a few k worth of damage).

Roverhound · 10-03-2007, 04:11 AM

Don't get the NAPA u-joints. They suck.

Disco Mike · 10-03-2007, 05:48 AM

How many miles on your truck? This squeal you are talking about, u-joints don't squeal, they vibrate, click or pop and then fail, no squeal.
Mike

Roverhound · 10-03-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

How many miles on your truck? This squeal you are talking about, u-joints don't squeal, they vibrate, click or pop and then fail, no squeal.
Mike

They can squeal. I've had the NAPA u-joints do it on mine. Thet can also make a chirping sound.

Disco Mike · 10-03-2007, 11:49 AM

I thought the only thing that would squeal under your Rover would be a Jeep and it's owner.
Mike

sacaway · 10-03-2007, 12:44 PM

just received another phone call this morning advising me that i will also be needing a new prop shaft in front part# tvb100370, now is that something that usually goes bad or is this shop just trying to find little things here and there to bill me for ?????

Disco Mike · 10-03-2007, 01:12 PM

Did they say why?
Mike

wimp · 10-03-2007, 01:14 PM

How does it feel to get F)(*?><cked in the A(*&(SS?

Ditto the rebuilt cost. My buddy just had his rebuilt for him at a driveshaft place for $185. All he had to do was unbolt it, bring it to the shop, pick it up the next day, bolt it back in. It was well done, balanced, and had grease fittings in the new joints.

sacaway · 10-03-2007, 02:08 PM

all they could say was that it looked like it was falling apart when they took it off ,and that it would need a new one, so because the funds are low at this time is there any way to drive the vehicle without the prop shaft?? what types of questions should i be asking them "tech" about the front prop shaft???

Disco Mike · 10-03-2007, 02:20 PM

What year is your truck, does it have CDL, if it does, go have them engage the t/case and take you truck and drive shaft to a good tranny shop for a second option and a less expensive repair.
Mike

10-02-2007, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
sacaway Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	replacing u joints 1200.00?? hello i just wanted to get a quote on parts! i just took my land rover into to an authorized dealer, to replace my u joints because of a squealing noise, the mech advised me that there are 4 u-joints that need to be replaced at around a 100. 00 a piece and a coupler they also want to replace they want to bill me about 1200.00 total for the work!!! am i gettn ripped off or is this normal???????please any suggs would help

10-02-2007, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,002 Gallery: 0	Well going on the prices from napaonline.com I would say they are 70 bucks high on the price of the joints __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

10-02-2007, 06:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,002 Gallery: 0	I know they will charge list used to be a parts manager at a ford dealership. I was just pointing out the difference in cost on the parts alone. I have never had a u joint replaced at a dealership so I have no idea how much the labor should run so I left that alone. __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

10-02-2007, 09:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,418 Gallery: 0	$1200... OH HELL NO. Brand new driveshafts can be picked up at ~$350/ea from Tom Woods or Great Basin Rovers ... then its just taking 8 bolts out of each and putting the new ones in.. rebuilding should be about $200 or so as ealex said.. PLUS, you want to get them rebuilt with greasable ujoints (remember to grease them every oil change).. which LR will not do.. so it'll last you 50k miles until you have to do them again (or even worse, they explode and cost a few k worth of damage). __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

10-03-2007, 04:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roverhound Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 730 Gallery: 0	Don't get the NAPA u-joints. They suck. __________________ It just doesn't matter.

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10-02-2007, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
ealex Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 55 Gallery: 0	You are being ripped off. The front shaft can be rebuilt by an independent shop for around $250 with parts. I'm certain that the entire project done by an independent shop should not cost more than $350. I just bought all the parts (4x Neapco 1-0005 U-Joints 1x Neapco 7-0081NG rebuild kit for $110 from partsamerica.com w/free shipping) that leaves a very generous $240 for labor. There is a .pdf on discoweb.org on how to do everything yourself. If you have nothing in your garage as far as tools go, you'd still not spend more than $200. Do it. It's going to be my Thursday night project for this week too.

10-03-2007, 05:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,506 Gallery: 0	How many miles on your truck? This squeal you are talking about, u-joints don't squeal, they vibrate, click or pop and then fail, no squeal. Mike

10-03-2007, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,506 Gallery: 0	I thought the only thing that would squeal under your Rover would be a Jeep and it's owner. Mike

10-03-2007, 12:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
sacaway Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	wow whats next just received another phone call this morning advising me that i will also be needing a new prop shaft in front part# tvb100370, now is that something that usually goes bad or is this shop just trying to find little things here and there to bill me for ?????

10-03-2007, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,506 Gallery: 0	Did they say why? Mike

10-03-2007, 01:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
wimp '99 Disco II Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 337 Gallery: 0	How does it feel to get F)(?><cked in the A(&(SS? Ditto the rebuilt cost. My buddy just had his rebuilt for him at a driveshaft place for $185. All he had to do was unbolt it, bring it to the shop, pick it up the next day, bolt it back in. It was well done, balanced, and had grease fittings in the new joints. __________________ '99 Disco II ACE / 2" OME lift 245 75 R16 Greatyear MT/R's

10-03-2007, 02:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
sacaway Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 11 Gallery: 0	all they could say was that it looked like it was falling apart when they took it off ,and that it would need a new one, so because the funds are low at this time is there any way to drive the vehicle without the prop shaft?? what types of questions should i be asking them "tech" about the front prop shaft???

10-03-2007, 02:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,506 Gallery: 0	What year is your truck, does it have CDL, if it does, go have them engage the t/case and take you truck and drive shaft to a good tranny shop for a second option and a less expensive repair. Mike

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