YACT: Price Question
- Thread starter Afrotech
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How many miles? Ford isn't known for their high-quality front end parts, but I'm curious.
As to the price - great deal.
As to the price - great deal.
Seems to be pretty low mileage for tie-rod replacement. I would get a second opinion.
Also - make sure you get a GOOD alignment after the repairs.
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well here was the problem: i had a dead spot in my steering wheel when i would change direction. it is like i would turn the wheel and then when i needed to turn the wheels back the other direction it would take 2 inches or so for the tires to start turning again. also there was a knocking noise coming from tire area when accelerating.
he had a weird look when he asked if i had been driving it with it being this bad.
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Originally posted by: Afrotech
wrong question for me... remember i thought they were tire rods
just wondering, any connection to http://www.afrotechmods.com/ ?
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Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
Originally posted by: Afrotech
wrong question for me... remember i thought they were tire rods
just wondering, any connection to http://www.afrotechmods.com/ ?
no but i love that site.
Where do you come up with that shlt? My brother is about to switch to a Ford truck from Chevy, because his C2500 keeps eating up front end parts while plowing. The lifetime guaranteed replacements keep puking as well.
My light duty '88 E-150 actually uses king pins instead of wimpy A-arms. I've been driving well used (full sized) Fords since 1982, and front end part replacements are few and far between. Of course, that's just from first hand experience, so what would I know... :roll:
Chances are Ford puts a bit more effort into their trucks (which is where they've been making all their money recently), and not so much into their crapboxes.
If you have a dead spot, you may also want to check the steering rack bushings, if they are worn they would allow (too much) play in the steering system.
Also like someone has said, is this for just the outer tie rod ends, or the inner tie rods?
Inner tie rods are about $24 each, and outer tie rod ends are about $27 each.
Plastic end tank/aluminum core radiator is anywhere from $81 to $288 depending on AT transmission and single or dual overhead cam engine.
New hoses are $6-$15 for the lower and $5 to $14 for the upper.
New thermostat is about $5.70 plus the gasket, which is about $0.50.
New radiator cap is about $6.
Figure about $10-$15 per gallon of full strength coolant. I'm not sure if the 1998+ fords started using G 05 coolant or not. Convetional silicated coolant (the green stuff) is about $6 a gallon at the cheapest last I checked.
As for tires, figure anywhere from $35 to $65 per tire, plus mounting, balancing and disposal fee. So the most this could cost is about $300. I'd reccomend BFGoodrich Traction T/A, a most ecellent tire in all kinds of weather and great wear too. They are $59 ea on www.tirerack.com in a 185/65/14, it may be higher at your local dealer. Please don't skimp on the tires, they are the most important thing that determines your stopping ability. Many people thinks its the brakes but you can't brake if you dont have adewuate grip/traction.
Also like someone has said, is this for just the outer tie rod ends, or the inner tie rods?
Inner tie rods are about $24 each, and outer tie rod ends are about $27 each.
Plastic end tank/aluminum core radiator is anywhere from $81 to $288 depending on AT transmission and single or dual overhead cam engine.
New hoses are $6-$15 for the lower and $5 to $14 for the upper.
New thermostat is about $5.70 plus the gasket, which is about $0.50.
New radiator cap is about $6.
Figure about $10-$15 per gallon of full strength coolant. I'm not sure if the 1998+ fords started using G 05 coolant or not. Convetional silicated coolant (the green stuff) is about $6 a gallon at the cheapest last I checked.
As for tires, figure anywhere from $35 to $65 per tire, plus mounting, balancing and disposal fee. So the most this could cost is about $300. I'd reccomend BFGoodrich Traction T/A, a most ecellent tire in all kinds of weather and great wear too. They are $59 ea on www.tirerack.com in a 185/65/14, it may be higher at your local dealer. Please don't skimp on the tires, they are the most important thing that determines your stopping ability. Many people thinks its the brakes but you can't brake if you dont have adewuate grip/traction.
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
Just picked up my car and it drives great! (well for an escort)
Here is the breakdown of the bill:
PARTS
Tie Rods (outer): $98
Tires: $191
Radiator: $162
Antifreeze: $8
Shop Supplies $13.28
LABOR
Replace outer tie rods
Set toe in: $68
Replace radiator: $96
Mount and balance: $40
Thanks for the prices TechnoKid. Seems like he did an ok job for a small town mechanic.
Just picked up my car and it drives great! (well for an escort)
Here is the breakdown of the bill:
PARTS
Tie Rods (outer): $98
Tires: $191
Radiator: $162
Antifreeze: $8
Shop Supplies $13.28
LABOR
Replace outer tie rods
Set toe in: $68
Replace radiator: $96
Mount and balance: $40
Thanks for the prices TechnoKid. Seems like he did an ok job for a small town mechanic.
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