Pillowballs Install Cost???
#1
93 Touring
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Pillowballs Install Cost???
Received my new Pillowballs from Ray.
I know many forum members have instlled these themselves and there are a couple of really detailed writeups.
Interested in what people have paid to have the 6 Pillowballs installed and was it from a dealer or shop.
Thanks.
I know many forum members have instlled these themselves and there are a couple of really detailed writeups.
Interested in what people have paid to have the 6 Pillowballs installed and was it from a dealer or shop.
Thanks.
#2
Racecar - Formula 2000
Did not have it done by a shop, but:
It took me about 3 hours total to do it myself, including ~1 hr to check and reset the alignment (I pulled the arms off to do this in a press, so alignment was necessary). So, if you find a friendly dealer, repair shop, or machine shop (they always have presses and can do it), it should cost, IMO, between $200-300 not including alignment. However, the rear suspension will probably need to be aligned after the job, since the lower arm adjustments (they affect toe and camber) will most likely be disturbed if the arms are removed, you will have to add alignment to the cost.
Dave
It took me about 3 hours total to do it myself, including ~1 hr to check and reset the alignment (I pulled the arms off to do this in a press, so alignment was necessary). So, if you find a friendly dealer, repair shop, or machine shop (they always have presses and can do it), it should cost, IMO, between $200-300 not including alignment. However, the rear suspension will probably need to be aligned after the job, since the lower arm adjustments (they affect toe and camber) will most likely be disturbed if the arms are removed, you will have to add alignment to the cost.
Dave
#7
Mr. Links
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Do it yourself. Follow Dale's guide:
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=32&mnu=5
And pick up the Harbor Freight tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335
I doubt it will take you 3 hours with the proper guide and the proper tools.
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=32&mnu=5
And pick up the Harbor Freight tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335
I doubt it will take you 3 hours with the proper guide and the proper tools.
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#8
Racecar - Formula 2000
When I did mine, there was enough slop in the offset alignment bolt on the inner end of the lower arm that marking the position of the bolt and the indexed washer on the opposite side was not good enough. The alignment didn't come back to exactly the same settings when reassembled, and I had to do minor readjustments to get it right. YMMV
Dave.
#9
Senior Member
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Do it yourself. Follow Dale's guide:
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=32&mnu=5
And pick up the Harbor Freight tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335
I doubt it will take you 3 hours with the proper guide and the proper tools.
http://www.clubrx.org/default.asp?id...ntent=32&mnu=5
And pick up the Harbor Freight tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38335
I doubt it will take you 3 hours with the proper guide and the proper tools.
#10
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#11
Cheap Bastard
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Adam,
When I did mine, there was enough slop in the offset alignment bolt on the inner end of the lower arm that marking the position of the bolt and the indexed washer on the opposite side was not good enough. The alignment didn't come back to exactly the same settings when reassembled, and I had to do minor readjustments to get it right. YMMV
Dave.
When I did mine, there was enough slop in the offset alignment bolt on the inner end of the lower arm that marking the position of the bolt and the indexed washer on the opposite side was not good enough. The alignment didn't come back to exactly the same settings when reassembled, and I had to do minor readjustments to get it right. YMMV
Dave.
It's been a while since I did a set of pillow bearings. I have done 3 sets, on 3 different cars, and never had an issue with "slop". As I recall, the indexed washer should bolt up tightly. Why was your sloppy?
Adam
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Call me gramps!
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Racecar - Formula 2000
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