how many hours labor to replace a ball-joint?
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I wouldn't mind knowing the answer to this either I think that'll be the next big item to replace
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i got mine out and ive never done it before and put in a SPC camber kit this weekend. save your money and DIY its not hard...for a skilled mech it shouldnt take more than an hour to do BOTH sides.
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Racer
yeah we can do it for about an hour for both sides.
i posted the part number in the other thread for the original ball-joint (without ripping you off for the complete knuckles)
part # : 51220-S84-A02
$39can each Honda original in sealed bags
i posted the part number in the other thread for the original ball-joint (without ripping you off for the complete knuckles)
part # : 51220-S84-A02
$39can each Honda original in sealed bags
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Originally Posted by Type S Zero
yeah we can do it for about an hour for both sides.
i posted the part number in the other thread for the original ball-joint (without ripping you off for the complete knuckles)
part # : 51220-S84-A02
$39can each Honda original in sealed bags
i posted the part number in the other thread for the original ball-joint (without ripping you off for the complete knuckles)
part # : 51220-S84-A02
$39can each Honda original in sealed bags
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Originally Posted by russianDude
Yes, but if they bill you by the book it will probably be 2-3 hours?
but if i refer to the time acura is paying in warranty book i have access to right now, the list says :
-0.9h on side
-1.8h for both sides
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I was recently quoted about $600 for new ball joints. The mechanic said it would be about 3-4 hours of labor and then some time for the alignment. I can't really even hear any noises. Does this sound about right?
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Ball joint replacement labor
I was recently quoted about $600 for new ball joints. The mechanic said it would be about 3 hours of labor and then some time for the alignment. I can't really even hear any noises. Does this sound about right?
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It doesn't to me. Unless FWD makes it tougher it shouldn't take nearly that long. Ball joints or even control arms aren't that hard to do if you have basic tools. Why do you think the ball joints are bad?
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None of you are mechanics
I know this thread is old, but people will look this up and read this BS. Before anyone wonders, I run my own mobile mechanic business. I have experience to back it up. Instead of asking random people who don’t know what their talking about, try contacting multiple shops and asking for labor times.
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Racer
All true - I just replaced my lower balljoints on both sides and it took me (not a professional) 45min per side using a 32mm impact socket and a 4lb mini sledge to remove and the powerbuilt ball joint kit for honda's to install. It's not my first rodeo on ball joints, so i would say a first timer would spend probably double that, as a guess
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I have to agree that one should definitely contact a few different shops to get an estimate on time and cost.
I also agree that there's no harm in coming here and asking others what time they've experienced (some first time, and others have done it more than a couple times on their car); the time the mechanics give (if they are as skilled as they claim) should be the same or better than the mechanics on this site.
I don't think it helps one argument to claim that others don't know what they are talking about (in a vehicle specific forum) and then disclose that you indeed are a mechanic and that we should only listen to you (or even other mechanics like you).
"pay no attention to the man behind the curtain over there!"
I also agree that there's no harm in coming here and asking others what time they've experienced (some first time, and others have done it more than a couple times on their car); the time the mechanics give (if they are as skilled as they claim) should be the same or better than the mechanics on this site.
I don't think it helps one argument to claim that others don't know what they are talking about (in a vehicle specific forum) and then disclose that you indeed are a mechanic and that we should only listen to you (or even other mechanics like you).
"pay no attention to the man behind the curtain over there!"
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