martin lynch wrote:
> On Apr 5, 6:27�pm, Tegger <inva...@invalid.inv> wrote:
>> martin lynch <odiegoo...@yahoo.com> wrote in news:09842c8d-26dc-434c-bf03-
>> 70809cb29...@w40g2000yqd.googlegroups.com:
>>
>>> I was quoted $600 for replacing both front ball joints on my 2001
>>> Civic. �The price also includes wheel alignment, which I'm told would
>>> be necessary with the job. �I live in Buffalo, NY. �Does this seem
>>> like a fair price? �A quick google search leads me to believe that the
>>> quote is high....
>> It appears the ball joints on this vehicle are integral with the steering
>> knuckle, at least with OEM parts. The price you've been quoted is probably
>> from a Honda dealer, and includes new knuckles.
>>
>> There are aftermarket ball joints that can be pressed into the existing
>> knuckle (closer to your $300 guess), but I think you would regret that
>> choice in less than two years. Ever had a ball joint break on you?
>>
>> --
>> Tegger
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
>
> The quote was actually from an independent shop. I failed to ask
> exactly what parts would be replaced.
>
> What would happen if the shop only replaced the ball joint and not the
> knuckle? Are you suggesting that pressing a new ball joint into the
> knuckle would weaken the interface and cause it to fail again
> prematurely?

1. what symptoms are you experiencing - why do you think you need to
have them replaced?

2. please learn to cross-post.