Inboard & Outboard System???
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This is what the estimate is for:
Part Each Part Total 2 equalizers (2 bolt 3" wide) 62.50 125.00 2 adjustable Stablizers 43.20 86.40 2 Stationary Stablizers 30.00 60.00 4 Wheel Seals 26.50 106.00 4 Cam Bushing Kits 26.50 106.00 4 Hub Cap Gaskets (6 Hole) 1.25 5.00 4 Manual Slack Adjusters 15.75 63.00 2 Equalizer Bolts with nuts 15.60 31.20 1 Bolt grade 8 5"x5/8 2.50 2.50 Misc - Oil, etc 50.00 635.10 Tax 31.75 Sub Total: 668.85 14 Hrs Labor 700.00 Total Estamate: $1366.85 Does this seem fair since it is an inboard type axles??
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#12
I found a pair of axles (outboard) for $1000.00, plus the labor to put them in will be 14 hours.
I am thinking about getting this done all at the same time. Would you suggest doing this or waiting?
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Papa rick if I was you I would put those outboard axles under may cost you a little more now but in the long term will save you money since with every brake job you will not be changing the wheel seals. Here is a another money saver have the mechanic pack the bearings in grease instead of oil will last longer and less likely to leak. The roberson companies did that and had a 2 year service interval on the trailer hubs and hardly ever had a seal leak that way. Also most seals will last at least 2 brake jobs nowadays with the improvements in seals.
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Originally Posted by Part Time Dweller
Originally Posted by SilverWulf
Why? Less lifting to do a brake job. Pull the hub cap, remove nuts, and slide the tandems, brake drum, and hub right off the spindle all in one piece with a wheel dolly.
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I know that, but he is bragging about the ease of using a wheel dolly and less lifting. My point is, he must not be changing drums, as it is a PIA to do so on a wheel dolly. So, if he isn't changing drums, he isn't doing a complete brake job.
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Originally Posted by Part Time Dweller
I know that, but he is bragging about the ease of using a wheel dolly and less lifting. My point is, he must not be changing drums, as it is a PIA to do so on a wheel dolly. So, if he isn't changing drums, he isn't doing a complete brake job.
he is if the drum is serviceable spoke wheel drums are easier to change on a dolly imo
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