martin_95037
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- City, State
- Morgan Hill, California
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Explorer EB 4.6 V8
I took my car to the dealership to get the transmission filter and fluid replaced. the service adviser said that I needed to get my left and right lower control arms and 2 ball joints replaced. about 320 dollars worth in parts from Napa Auto Parts. I went to got see my mechanic, Frank. He quoted me a whole days worth of labor to fix the problem, about 1000 dollars. he has given me more than a few deals in the past.
my dad has a small shop and has been working on cars and tractors for a for the past 50 years, but does not have the tools to replaces these parts.
I I just spend the following withing the past few weeks
transmission service (315)
new brake pad front and rear, I bought really nice brake pads (185)
2 quarts brake fluid (20)
rear diff fluid and friction modified (30 I think) did this myself
front diff fluid (20) doing this tomorrow, If I can get the fluid out.
transfer case fluid (20) did this myself
I plan to do the breaks pads and the break fluid flush myself and with dad as a helper. Does any one have any experience doing this these jobs. I know there are special tools required to replace the ball joints. Not to sure about the lower control arms. I am currently under employed and would like to do this myself if possible. I am wondering if anyone has any experience doing this.
my dad has a small shop and has been working on cars and tractors for a for the past 50 years, but does not have the tools to replaces these parts.
I I just spend the following withing the past few weeks
transmission service (315)
new brake pad front and rear, I bought really nice brake pads (185)
2 quarts brake fluid (20)
rear diff fluid and friction modified (30 I think) did this myself
front diff fluid (20) doing this tomorrow, If I can get the fluid out.
transfer case fluid (20) did this myself
I plan to do the breaks pads and the break fluid flush myself and with dad as a helper. Does any one have any experience doing this these jobs. I know there are special tools required to replace the ball joints. Not to sure about the lower control arms. I am currently under employed and would like to do this myself if possible. I am wondering if anyone has any experience doing this.