memGS300

Will I save considerably on labor if I change out ball joints when I replace shocks and coils? I plan to have mechanic do later this week and need to decide whether to do ball joints now or wait; mileage is 107K.

Thanks.

GSteg

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Maybe he'll give you a discount for doing everything at once, but you don't need to touch the balljoint for a shock/spring install. It's normally 1 hour of labor.

mex lex

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But you might as well do it now, since your car will be in anyway and with 107K miles, its a nice piece of mind to have.

o6spdracer

iTrader: (5)

Definitely. The savings might be as dramatic as you would think but you will save some money. I would ask him how much he would charge to do the ball joints first. Then ask how much it would cost to do it together.

Infamous 1

iTrader: (20)

If you are still riding around on the original ball joints, then yes, change them. I would also do tie rods and an alignment while your there.

PHML

iTrader: (33)

At those miles...definitely do it!! I recommend the tie rods at well.