Are we allowed to talk about shop quotes?

[Tonyv__]

So I have the Denali in for state inspection today. Failed for brake light which I already opened and soldered the board back together. Maybe the solder broke. Who knows. But every time I look back at my security cams. My brake lights work… whatever waiting to hear back for that ridiculous price

the real question I came for was they are recommending new ball joints. It didn’t fail for that but they said there is some play. Quoting me $1750 for all 4 followed by alignment. Alignment normally $130. Also saying 7-8 hours of work. Now come on. I’ve pressed ball joints before with HAND TOOLS before. Tops 2-3 hours for the entire job.. what’s your opinions?

another question that I can’t find a straight answer to. Are the upper ball joints serviceable? Or do I have to replace the entire control arm assembly?

Update: oem tail lights are on back order and used lights are priced higher than new lol. I’ll be sending them out for repair or soldering them myself again

 

[Doubeleive]

glad I don't live there, it's a Kommie state here but they only care about tail pipe emissions and anything else is irrelevant
probably cheaper to just replace both control arms and be done with it

 

[Tonyv__]

glad I don't live there, it's a Kommie state here but they only care about tail pipe emissions and anything else is irrelevant
probably cheaper to just replace both control arms and be done with it

Yeah I was looking at that. Control arms about 5-600. Plus alignment still puts me under $800. But if I can save a ton by doing ball joints I will lol

 

[ReaperHWK]

Yeah for $1750 I’d do them yourself. If you have another car it’s a no brainer and just take your time. I have 3 cars for 2 people so I always plan on one being down for work haha.

 

[TollKeeper]

As for the Taillights, you could always do the Cadi Big Brake Light Upgrade..

The smoked set would look awesome on your truck..

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[TollKeeper]

glad I don't live there, it's a Kommie state here but they only care about tail pipe emissions and anything else is irrelevant
probably cheaper to just replace both control arms and be done with it

I was going to say they both are ****** states, and then realized I am in Colorado, which is only a half hair better.

 

[Fless]

Having lived in Illinois and having had to go through the "safety" inspections for our work trucks, I'd have to say that it's such a self-serving scam to have the inspection shops also wanting to do repairs.

 

[Tonyv__]

Yeah for $1750 I’d do them yourself. If you have another car it’s a no brainer and just take your time. I have 3 cars for 2 people so I always plan on one being down for work haha.

Yeah I have my van and my wife’s car. I’ve only put 2k miles on the Denali in the past 6 months. I barely drive the thing

 

[Tonyv__]

Having lived in Illinois and having had to go through the "safety" inspections for our work trucks, I'd have to say that it's such a self-serving scam to have the inspection shops also wanting to do repairs.

I agree. They almost ALWAYS find something unless the car is brand new

 

[TollKeeper]

I agree. They almost ALWAYS find something unless the car is brand new

Well at the low miles that thing likely has, its almost brand new!