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On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@hotmail.com>wrote: > So I need new shocks in the rear and I am wondering how hard it is to > replace those as I do not want to pay someone 200 bucks to do it. > > Easy as PIE ;-) Be sure to get the bolts tight or you'll hear some strange noises. Second, the shop has told me that me front brakes and rotors are bad and > they have to replace them. What I am confused about is that they said they > have to repack the front bearings to replace the brakes? Is this a reality? > I mean i guess those could be bad? > The bearings are pressed into the rotors. When you replace rotors you need to remove the bearings from the old rotors (thus the re-packing) OR install new bearings.
> > I am just trying to save some money as the front brake job was quoted at > 499. That seems really frickin high to me. > Does that include rotors, calipers and pads? If so, he can't be making much on hte job!
> > Last, if you guys could suggest the brand and model of rear shock to be > putting in there that would be awesome. > I love my Alko shocks. Feels like a new Vanagon. > > Thanks again! > |
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