Originally posted by xoc:
That's just way too much money for what is there.
Here's my breakdown of the parts. These prices are standard, look them up on the web.
Cromoly Tubing - $18
Steel Stock for Tie-rod mounts - $20
Spherical Bearings - $52
Retaining Clips - $8
Shoulder Bolts - $8
Washers - $4
5-7 hours of machining, welding, drilling at $50/ hour.
That's $110 in materials and $250-350 in labor.
I don't see where the remaining cost is coming from unless it's purely markup.
Ok, Here's what I see, Add $100 for a new modified Idler Arm, and at least that for a new Pitman Arm and their price is about right. I agree expensive, but hey....Unfortunattely they have a lock on the market right now. Not to mention, I like how they use stock type Tie-Rod Ends, which wil wear, but will not come apart a and be very dangerous on teh trail/road...
Cliff
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