How much should labor cost?
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How much should labor cost?
My 04 F250 4x4 needs new hubs. I bought the hubs, axle u-joints, all the auto hub seals, new rotors and brake pads. Was going to install them myself but just do not have the time. What should I expect to pay for labor to have a shop install them for me? Thanks
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Different areas have different rates. Small towns might be $85-$100 per hour if it's a small shop. NYC, LA might be $150/hour. Some shops will not install customer parts, so keep that in mind.
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The shop rate here is 165.00HR at Ford and 220.00HR at the Ford Fleet Center.
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So far I stopped at 2 local shops, shop I have used before and was quoted $450. The other freinds have used abd they quoted $815. Still plan to get 2 more quotes. BIG difference in prices.
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Your money = your time not spent
Pick one and be happy with it.
In all seriousness, $450 in labor to install hubs, axle u-joints, all the auto hub seals, new rotors and brake pads, doesn't sound bad to me.
If someone came to you needing expertise in your field, would you give them a non-profit, rock bottom price to provide service? Nope...didn't think so. You'd likely charge them your standard rate to cover your time, quality and knowledge.
Not to totally shock you, but a shop that services vehicles is in business to make profit. It's up to you to consider what your time/money is worth.
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Got 2 more quotes of 450 and 475 so I know what I should be paying.
I was thinking of doing the ball joints. What brand dou you all use that are greasable?
I was thinking of doing the ball joints. What brand dou you all use that are greasable?
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The upper balljoints are a pain, you have to remove the zerk and put a plug in, which is a pain cause you can barely get to it.
No zerks to break off
Greasable are more likely to get moisture in, and also forgotton about. Half the time if a shop does your maintenance ghey skip the upper joint cause it is a pain, then it fails.
No. Greasable spicer are more moisture proof, they are cheap, and they have held up the best on my heavy service trucks and plow trucks.
I have all 99-03, but 04 should be the same.
This is the kit get.
No zerks to break off
Greasable are more likely to get moisture in, and also forgotton about. Half the time if a shop does your maintenance ghey skip the upper joint cause it is a pain, then it fails.
No. Greasable spicer are more moisture proof, they are cheap, and they have held up the best on my heavy service trucks and plow trucks.
I have all 99-03, but 04 should be the same.
This is the kit get.
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When I ask this question, I first ask myself.......”What would I want to be paid to do this job for someone else, using my shop, my tools, etc?” And go from there. Lowest is not always the best.
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QUOTE "When I ask this question, I first ask myself.......”What would I want to be paid to do this job for someone else, using my shop, my tools, etc?” And go from there. Lowest is not always the best."
Definitely, or put another way, In most cases there are three options; Cheep, Fast, & Good, you may have any two you want so choose wisely. Good & fast is never cheep, Cheep & Good isn't fast, and to my continued amazement many insist on Cheep & fast and cannot figure out why the results are not good. My .02, Russ
Definitely, or put another way, In most cases there are three options; Cheep, Fast, & Good, you may have any two you want so choose wisely. Good & fast is never cheep, Cheep & Good isn't fast, and to my continued amazement many insist on Cheep & fast and cannot figure out why the results are not good. My .02, Russ
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