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Old 07-12-15, 07:23 AM
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Default Re-build front axle boots

A Lexus dealer in NJ told me my 2005 GX470 front axle boots leaking, they gave me a quote to re-build both side, $624*2=$1248+tax. Is this a reasonable price? Thanks.
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i think i replaced mine with rebuilt axles for half that b y local mechanic...
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https://www.mylparts.com/parts/2005/...iagram=F884050

It's $385 per axle, for OEM parts, from what it looks like. Call them tomorrow to confirm. Based on that, that dealership is ripping you off. And majorly.
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do you need axles or just the boot kit?
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Originally Posted by burny
do you need axles or just the boot kit?
I believe the price is for boots only, as they told me if change axle it will be more expensive.
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you can get boots replaced a lot cheaper.
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Called 2 more dealers, one is $840, another one is $1040 for both sides.
Chose the cheapest, $840. That includes parts $58, 3.5 hours labor $360 for each side.

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Is that just for boots?
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Could your clamps have come a loose?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...y-cv-boot.html
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here is another useful thread. do a search for CV axle boots and narrow to 1st generation GX470

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-to-fix-2.html
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