New tie-rods and pitman arm price...what is reasonable?

[DenaliAK]

Just got a quote for over $900 to replace. No idea if that's high, low, or about right. Including shop time.

Anyone have any idea? And how hard would it be for someone who doesn't even know what a pitman arm is to replace....lol?

 

[edgaranah1]

Waaaaattttt. 900 bucks? Dude tie rods are relatively cheap. I bought some Moog ones for my DD for 90ish installed it myself. I don't know how much a Pitman costs but I'm pretty sure it ain't that expensive.


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[domin8]

Get another quote. Somebody is trying to rip you off big time. Moog is pricey, but worth it. They are not $900 pricey with labor. This is absolutely ridiculous. Go somewhere else. Also, get the parts yourself and take them to the shop. The markup on that stuff is insulting. And, to make matters worse, they will use the cheaper costing parts in order to make some awesome profit on them. I work in auto parts, and supply the shops and dealerships in my area. I know how these guys make their money.

 

[DenaliAK]

That's with labor included.

Parts themselves aren't too expensive and seem reasonable, but I really wouldn't know.

Only looking at about $330 in parts. The rest is labor.

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Get another quote. Somebody is trying to rip you off big time. Moog is pricey, but worth it. They are not $900 pricey with labor. This is absolutely ridiculous. Go somewhere else. Also, get the parts yourself and take them to the shop. The markup on that stuff is insulting. And, to make matters worse, they will use the cheaper costing parts in order to make some awesome profit on them.

Yeah, I hear you. Definitely getting a second quote and sourcing my own parts.

Thanks, man.

 

[bikerglasses]

Linking him to the quality parts might he helpful.

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[LSUz71]

Just watched a youtube video for both that you need replaced. The pitman arm will be a headache and take you a 2-3 hours probably. But the tie rods are a piece of cake!! You just need to borrow a special tool from autozone and it'll take you an hr tops for both sides. They even tell you how to check if they're actually bad (wouldn't trust an auto shop, especially after that quote)


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[DenaliAK]

Cool, thanks. I haven't had time yet to thoroughly research parts or the how-to's, but I will be doing that. Good to know I can probably at least do the tie-rods myself.

 

[felixgun]

I actually had to replace this on my 01 tahoe and it cost me $750 from a repair shop that's a family friend.

 

[Donnie Yukonie]

Hmm pretty sure I just got my sway bar bushings Pitt man arm ,tie rods ball joints all moog and oil change done for 1100 ima say your gettin ripped


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[domin8]

What year is your Denali. I can look into the prices for these tie rods and pitman arm to give you an idea of what you'll pay for the parts. Were they quoting you for inner or outer tie rods? I can't help you with labor though.

These prices are retail at my store. You can get them cheaper from some place like RockAuto. They are a vendor on this forum. Also, these prices are for a 2006 Denali.

Pitman Arm - Moog K6536 - $82.10
Inner Tie rod - Moog ES3488 - $64.20/each
Outer Tie Rod - Moog ES3493T - $71.57/each

 

[DenaliAK]

What year is your Denali. I can look into the prices for these tie rods and pitman arm to give you an idea of what you'll pay for the parts. Were they quoting you for inner or outer tie rods? I can't help you with labor though.

These prices are retail at my store. You can get them cheaper from some place like RockAuto. They are a vendor on this forum. Also, these prices are for a 2006 Denali.

Pitman Arm - Moog K6536 - $82.10
Inner Tie rod - Moog ES3488 - $64.20/each
Outer Tie Rod - Moog ES3493T - $71.57/each

Thanks for all the info. It's an '03 Denali, so they are probably the same.

Here's the parts list from the quote, with the prices:

(2) In. tie rod ends 62.01 124.02
(1) Outer tie rod end 65.97 65.97
(1) Pitman arm 194.86 194.86
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384.85

So, the tie rods seem about right, but the Pitman arm is more than double what you gave me. And God only knows what crap parts they are trying to sell me....guarantee they aren't Moog. My biggest issue with ordering my own parts at this point is finding someone who will ship to Alaska for a reasonable price.

 

[domin8]

I just checked. Yes, the parts are the same as I quoted for you earlier. Although I am kinda perplexed as to why an inner tie rod would need replacing. Your quote shows both needing replacement, yet only one outer tie rod. That doesn't happen that often. Normally it is the outer tie rods that fail. You have already noticed something questionable with the pitman arm price.I wonder if that quote includes things you don't need. Check with Rock Auto to see if they ship to Alaska at a reasonable price. They are a vendor here.

 

[DenaliAK]

Thanks again.

Rock Auto's shipping doesn't seem too bad. Combine with the better prices and I'd still save money.

 

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Rock Auto is AMAZING for ordering parts from as well

 

[TacHoe]

those p/n's work for an 04' Zhoe then?

 

[Bikeboy80]

I just had the pitman arm replaced on my truck. The arm, install and alignment ran me $360. Not too bad I guess.

 

[edgaranah1]

I just checked. Yes, the parts are the same as I quoted for you earlier. Although I am kinda perplexed as to why an inner tie rod would need replacing. Your quote shows both needing replacement, yet only one outer tie rod. That doesn't happen that often. Normally it is the outer tie rods that fail. You have already noticed something questionable with the pitman arm price.I wonder if that quote includes things you don't need. Check with Rock Auto to see if they ship to Alaska at a reasonable price. They are a vendor here.

Yup inner tie rods probably don't need replacing those things don't wear out that fast.

 

[domin8]

those p/n's work for an 04' Zhoe then?

Absolutely. I can confirm that if it's a 4wd. I didn't look into 2wd, but it may still be the same. My search tells me these are the parts for 2000-2006 trucks.

 

[DenaliAK]

Yup inner tie rods probably don't need replacing those things don't wear out that fast.

I'm taking it to another shop, one that I've dealt with for 20+ years. I'll have them specifically inspect the tie rods and pitman and see what they come up with. Only reason I didn't go to them before is because they don't do alignments. We'll see what they say. Now you guys have me wondering.

 

[bikerglasses]

Lifted guys....anyone have any thoughts on these ..is it worth it?

http://store.sevensaturdays.com/cst-css-c24-8-kit.html

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