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KS Toronado

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9. Just left Explorer forum again

Reply to waterwatcher123 (Reply #7)

Fri Jun 6, 2025, 10:15 AM

Jun 6

Appears that the upper joints can wear out, they don't have a grease fitting, usually around 150,000
to 160,000 miles. They bought the springs from rock auto for $205 each, charging me $820 for both
and $600 labor to install them, that was the estimate, I'll find out in a couple hours what the exact
charge was.

I will be reminding them that $4,000 is more than the vehicle is probably worth. They have a 10%
discount for college students sign, I'll be asking about a senior citizen discount.

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$4,000 for a front end alignment [View all] KS Toronado Jun 6 OP

Try a dedicated Explorer forum. cloudbase Jun 6 #1

I second that as these kinds of vehicle-specific forums have saved me multiple times... hlthe2b Jun 6 #2

Perfect suggestion, THANKS KS Toronado Jun 6 #6

For one thing never regrestic Jun 6 #3

An ex-boyfriend mechanic once told me years ago to always ask them to save Cloudhopper Jun 6 #4

There are several car repair shops in our town. No complaints about any of them. But two are wonderful. 3Hotdogs Jun 6 #5

Ridiculous charge - you should ask them to substantiate this bill. waterwatcher123 Jun 6 #7

Just left Explorer forum again KS Toronado Jun 6 #9

Sorry for the delay in responding - hope you were able to get your vehicle fixed at a reasonable price. waterwatcher123 Jun 28 #12

Hard to say if these parts were worn but with 125 thousand miles kacekwl Jun 6 #8

Mine isn't the Sport Trac. KS Toronado Jun 6 #10

I believe dealers make most their income from repair Auggie Jun 6 #11

Predatory Capitalism Emile Jul 1 #13