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OT Mechanics-- Rear end of a 2004 Suburban
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:40 pm
Seems the rear axle went bad on the suburban 200k miles. They want $3500.00 to replace. Does that sound right?
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Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:47 pm to Zephyrius
I has to do mine, but I think it was closer to $800-$900. The part wasn't too high, and it wasn't too long on the labor. Not sure how they get to $3,500.
Is that car worth it?
Is that car worth it?
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:48 pm to Zephyrius
Is a 10 year old suburban even worth $2, 000?
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:52 pm to Traffic Circle
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I has to do mine, but I think it was closer to $800-$900.
He told me the part is $1800...
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:53 pm to Zephyrius
You might have to sell that car for scrap or parts. Not sure I'd fix it with 200k Miles for that price.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 4:56 pm to Zephyrius
Car-part.com
Find a cheaper shop. It isn't hard at all
Find a cheaper shop. It isn't hard at all
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:12 pm to Hammertime
What is the part actually called? Rear axle Assembly?
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 5:30 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:32 pm to Zephyrius
Rear axle assembly. Select what options you have and look at them. They are all used though, and sometimes the prices are just retarded.
I just looked at rockauto and they have new ones from $1200-1800. You can probably find just the rear diff for $700, but labor will bring the cost up to the price of a whole new axle. You will also have all of the parts that come with a new axle if you buy the entire thing.
Eta: Any mechanic shop anywhere will have the ability to replace the entire rear end in a couple of hours.
I just looked at rockauto and they have new ones from $1200-1800. You can probably find just the rear diff for $700, but labor will bring the cost up to the price of a whole new axle. You will also have all of the parts that come with a new axle if you buy the entire thing.
Eta: Any mechanic shop anywhere will have the ability to replace the entire rear end in a couple of hours.
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 5:34 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:37 pm to Zephyrius
Love it when dunderheads chime in on expenses to upkeep older vehicles vs. scrapping or replacing. Repair on this size vehicle, with its options is almost always a good decision. No rust? Still got my 99.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:50 pm to Zephyrius
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What is the partactually called? R
If you went to a mechanic shouldn't you know that?
What kind of a mechanic does not give you a printed estimate? Especially for that kind of price.
Get a second option, and look at getting a used part.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:54 pm to Zephyrius
I'd hit the scrap yards and find one off a wrecked vehicle. There's gotta be tons of them out there.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 5:58 pm to Zephyrius
Way to much money even to replace all parts in rear end. Take it elsewhere. GM service advisor for 10+ Years
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:00 pm to Zephyrius
You could do this in your drive way. look at a youtube vid and see if you can handle it.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:04 pm to TIGER2
If in Baton Rouge check Black's Auto across the river. They have a pretty big lot and sell used parts.
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:08 pm to Zephyrius
He's quoting you new parts, with a warranty.
If you're gonna trade it off soon, just put a used axle in it it then get rid of it.
If you plan to keep it, go new.
If you're gonna trade it off soon, just put a used axle in it it then get rid of it.
If you plan to keep it, go new.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:10 pm to Zephyrius
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Rear axle Assembly
I mean the axle tubes snapped in half or what?
Many parts on a rear axle can be replaced without needing a whole assembly.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:12 pm to wheelr
True, but labor eats you up.
Nobody pulls bearings anymore.
Nobody pulls bearings anymore.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 6:54 pm to BestBanker
quote:
Love it when dunderheads chime in on expenses to upkeep older vehicles vs. scrapping or replacing. Repair on this size vehicle, with its options is almost always a good decision. No rust? Still got my 99.
this.
A truck can last a long arse time. Take care of the engine and tranny and keep up with the fluids.
If it were me, I would go to a junk yard and pull a whole rear and swap mine out.
It's actually really really easy to swap out a solid rear axle.
wheels off
brakes off
shocks off
remove driveshaft.
remove rear end from leaf springs. Make sure you unhooked the brake lines and all other cords and lines there.
You will bleed the brakes on reinstall.
I would change the whole rear, brakes, diff, everything.
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:03 pm to CaptainBrannigan
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Way to much money even to replace all parts in rear end. Take it elsewhere. GM service advisor for 10+ Years
I called Hood Chevrolet in covington... dude didn't want to give much info at first. He finally said he'll call me in the morning with some pricing info.
quote:
What kind of a mechanic does not give you a printed estimate? Especially for that kind of price.
I was lucky enough to breakdown a block from my house. Had it towed to the shop and gave me his price over the phone.
I've changed the oil every 3-5k miles and figure I can get another 75k on the engine at least. I worry about transmission though.
Does this effect the transmission? It grinded pretty good as my nose was stuck out in a hwy and needed to reverse a half a length of the truck. I can still put it in and out of gear but if I stick in gear the loud grinding starts.
ETA: I think the differential fluid all leaked out. There is a line of fluid on the road from my driveway to the subdivision entrance.
This post was edited on 9/22/14 at 7:08 pm
Posted on 9/22/14 at 7:18 pm to Zephyrius
I could change it for around 1700 parts and labor used. Its a rear end, it's either good or bad.
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