$1300 quote replace U-JOINTS and Carrier bearing

Got quoted 1300 to replace all 3 U-Joints and Carrier bearing at Pep Boys. Other shop quoted me $400... What has everyone else paid? Been hearing a squeal when in reverse for the past month...

 

Take it to a real shop.

$1,300 is absurd

 

I sheared a ujoint and warped my driveshaft awhile ago. They welded a new yolk, fixed my driveshaft, balanced it, and new u joint. $300 cash.

 

My truck is lowered and I told them to make it line up to not happen again, and now it sits almost flat straight

 

Do it yourself, shouldnt take more than a couple hours your first time.. It would probably take me 45 minutes now that I have done it a few times.

 

Do it yourself it's not too bad a job.

 

Holy cow..

 

Depends if it's just the U Joint. I was quoted 1k for a drive shaft after I warped it several years ago. Burned out the carried bearing and apparently it's a 2 for 1 deal (so I was told). It was fixed under warranty so didn't cost me a thing. Just going in what they said. However, didn't look like a hard job.

 

where do you live?

ill do it all for $700

 

Am I reading that wrong or are they trying to charge you for two carrier bearings?

 

And 660$ in labor... sheesh, that is insane, any somewhat capable mechanic should be able to do this in well under 2 hours.

 

Sure looks like it! $141.32 x 2!

 

This is the first major repair I've had to do on my truck since I bought it 2 years ago. I hit 100k last month and all of a sudden it sounds like nails on a chalk board backing up ..

 

Pep boys? Really?

 

Parts from summit racing shoudnt be more than $150 There's plenty of info on how to FIY. Too bad you're far from my location, I'd help you out.

 

Do this yourself!! Like a 6 beer job, tops. Don't let that shop pull one over on you like that!

 

take the driveshaft out.take it to a real driveshaft place.drop it off, go to hooters,eat,drink a few beers.come back pay the nice man.maybe 300 like they say.

 

That estimate is for replacing the carrier bearings in the front differential. As in, ring gear bolted to the carrier, and the carrier spins on 2 tapered roller bearings. Even if your truck did need new front differential carrier bearings, there's sure to be a bunch more stuff needed too. Pinion bearings, seals, gear oil, etc. Besides all that, those bearings don't even turn in 2wd.

 

The more I read that invoice the more I get annoyed with shops like this... I would love to talk to the "tech" that takes a half hour to remove and replace one u joint.