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12-11-2008, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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Driveshafts + CVs or just CVs?
Hey all, my CVs have been clicking for a while now to the point where they do it on almost every turn, so I've decided it's probably a good idea to change them sooner rather than later. There are two ways I could do this though. I could get CV kits like these and change them both individually, or alternatively I could get the whole driveshafts which are pre-assembled, like this.
So my questions are: Do I need to replace the driveshafts? If not, should I do it anyway? Or would it be a waste of money? Thanks guys. |
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13-11-2008, 09:35 AM | #2 |
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I find it easier to remove the driveshaft to replace the joints, so for an extra $60 I would definately be replacing shafts. They wouldn't need replacing, but it would save some time!
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11-02-2009, 11:19 AM | #3 |
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I'm going to get mine done in the next 2 weeks, I've been quoted anywhere from 450 to 700 for both sides inc labor. Any ideas how much i should be paying?
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11-02-2009, 11:21 AM | #4 |
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the shafts are about $130 each i think...then the labour is accouple of hours...so yeah that sounds about right
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11-02-2009, 11:22 AM | #5 |
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That seems like a lot. You can get the driveshafts for around $220, so I don't know why they'd charge so much for labour...
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11-02-2009, 11:51 AM | #6 |
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if its $220-$300 for the shafts...then its say 3hrs-4hrs labour then your labour charge could be between $240 and $360
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11-02-2009, 11:57 AM | #7 |
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Oh right sorry I forgot that my mechanic is awesome and cheap.
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11-02-2009, 12:31 PM | #8 |
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yeah but the 3hrs at $80p/h is a very cheap mechanic...which mine is...
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11-02-2009, 12:42 PM | #9 |
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We got the CVs on mum's old Laser changed for a bottle of scotch.
so, yeah, get a mate who's a mechanic
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