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Local Mechanic and R&P
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smoen38
New User
| Posts: 3
| Joined: 01/08
Posted: 01/25/08
01:02 PM
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Should i trust the retired mechanic down the street who has 20 years experience with drivetrain on 4x4s and says he can put 4:88s into my stock tj axles for $150 an axle or shoudl i go to 4wheelparts and pay a ton more, i already have the 4:88 ring and pinion and kit for both so this is just labor. Is this a safe way to go to save a lot of money?
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jeepnut
Enthusiast
| Posts: 389
| Joined: 07/07
Posted: 01/25/08
02:11 PM
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My local 4x4 shop wanted 250 for the front & 200 for the rear. I found a guy to do it for 100 for both and its been running for 5 yrs. I know people who have used him and no problems. He's cheap cause he doesn't have any overhead. Just him and an old shop. This was my experience and it turned out fine.
When you're finished....you're done
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jeep420
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| Posts: 145
| Joined: 09/07
Posted: 01/25/08
03:59 PM
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I think that sounds like a fair price, i guess you have to use your best judgement if he is capable though.
*******91yj 4.0 ax15 lot of miles ********
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Posted: 01/26/08
05:49 PM
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if the guy's retired from that type of work, why not? i mean, you're helping put a little cash in his pockets without him having to pay all of the government agencies to (help) him. i say go for it
I work to support my Jeep 
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Posted: 01/27/08
08:15 AM
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look take your chance with the guy hes retired that says alot more then they fly by night places that up today gone tomorrow i use some race car friends around hear for help they do it enough and most are 4x4 nut anyway good luck
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mudb8-
Moderator
| Posts: 3673
| Joined: 08/07
Posted: 01/27/08
11:12 AM
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yeah, the old man down the street has probably done a few or he wouldn't offer his services, the smart-alec know-it-all at the shop with a new certificate that says he sat through a lecture and read a how-to book under the supervision of a wanna-be mechanic, will likely get to do it twice.
personal experience there...I was once the smart-alec.
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Posted: 01/27/08
10:10 PM
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i agree, 20yrs, hello, he can do these in his sleep, and being retired w/the gumption to keep doing it he will probably take more pride in his work. goferit.
'00tj,1"bl,35s,4.88,d30/loc rite, d35/detroit
KWIT YNIN, start cuttin
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Posted: 01/27/08
10:24 PM
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i agree, 20yrs, hello, he can do these in his sleep, and being retired w/the gumption to keep doing it he will probably take more pride in his work. goferit.
'00tj,1"bl,35s,4.88,d30/loc rite, d35/detroit
KWIT YNIN, start cuttin
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Posted: 01/28/08
09:05 PM
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Not only does the guy have the expirience but you probably won't be banned from his working bay and maybe get some hands on yourself. Then you've learned from a legit person.
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Posted: 01/29/08
05:05 PM
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Jump on it they want $1,400 an axle her in west Palm beach ....thats right $1,400 Ill take the twenty years any day besides he most likely enjoys it having something to do . after he retired.
Good to no a friend like that
WOULD THE LAST AMERICAN IN MIAMI BRING THE FLAG!!!!!!
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.!!!
You can say what you want about the South,
but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North...
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