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Old 06-08-2006, 03:36 PM
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Angry $260.00 for rods?

I have my 360 at the machine shop right now and im turning it into a 390.
It is almost compleate all but the rods.
He calls me and says the cheapest rods he can find are 260$ Im like WHAT?!!!
Is this dude just rippin me off or what?
   
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Old 06-08-2006, 03:56 PM
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Thats near to the cost just to repair/refurb stock rods. Assume 75 to buy some ARP bolts, and about 10 each for recon the big ends - leaves about 100 for mag and new bushings. Seems right.
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Old 06-08-2006, 04:02 PM
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for new rods that is about the right price. there are 2 sets of rods on DSC for $80.
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Old 06-08-2006, 05:51 PM
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Thumbs up Thanks guys

Hey thanks guys i just felt like i was getting robbed there. feel alittle better now....just have to justify it to HER...LOL
Thanks Tom
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Old 06-08-2006, 06:18 PM
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Just wait til the day you have to tell her you bought a set of rods for $1100 and they didnt come with bearings!! LOL....

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