duckman631
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- Joined
- Jan 9, 2019
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- Location
- New Jersey
- Ram Year
- 2016 Big Horn Crew Cab
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7 K&N Cold Air Intake.
2016 5.7 4x4. 110,000 mi.
So it’s that time where she needs an overhaul. Im nervous. Trying a mechanic I have never used but was recommended. This is the first major work since I bought it so never had a need to have a steady mechanic.
I’ve already purchased all of the below and just paying them labor to do the work. I went with a balance of price and quality.
New plugs and pcv valve
New rotors and pads
New wheel hub assembly’s
New upper and lower control arms front
New tie rods inner and outer
New sway bar links
New sway bar frame mount bushings front
New struts spring units
New upper and lower rear control arms
New track bar
New sway bar links
New sway bar bushings frame mount rear
New shocks
Wheel alignment
I figured easier and cheaper to just do all at once even if a part or two still has some life left.
Even though it’s pretty straightforward work, nowadays you still never know. Are they going to really check the plugs and ensure proper gap? Are they going to properly torque all bolts to spec? Etc.
I’m scared.
So it’s that time where she needs an overhaul. Im nervous. Trying a mechanic I have never used but was recommended. This is the first major work since I bought it so never had a need to have a steady mechanic.
I’ve already purchased all of the below and just paying them labor to do the work. I went with a balance of price and quality.
New plugs and pcv valve
New rotors and pads
New wheel hub assembly’s
New upper and lower control arms front
New tie rods inner and outer
New sway bar links
New sway bar frame mount bushings front
New struts spring units
New upper and lower rear control arms
New track bar
New sway bar links
New sway bar bushings frame mount rear
New shocks
Wheel alignment
I figured easier and cheaper to just do all at once even if a part or two still has some life left.
Even though it’s pretty straightforward work, nowadays you still never know. Are they going to really check the plugs and ensure proper gap? Are they going to properly torque all bolts to spec? Etc.
I’m scared.
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