Groover
Senior Member
Just took my 2500RL trailer to a truck axle place because I was getting very uneven tire wear.
They found the bearings are worn, the alignment is completely wrong, shackles and spring bearings are worn, emergency breakaway not working. Here are the prices I got (ex tax):
Replaced bearings, services brakes, alignment = $1,200
Overhauled axles = $2,300
Upgrade axles to "hybrid style" = $4,300
Any thoughts on these prices? They seem very high to me.
I have an extended warranty but I guess it won't cover any of this because it seems to all be wear and tear.
I work on my own vehicles so I would consider a DIY alignment and perhaps bearing replacement. How difficult it is for one person to DIY replace the axles? I am thinking they must be pretty heavy.
Thanks!
They found the bearings are worn, the alignment is completely wrong, shackles and spring bearings are worn, emergency breakaway not working. Here are the prices I got (ex tax):
Replaced bearings, services brakes, alignment = $1,200
Overhauled axles = $2,300
Upgrade axles to "hybrid style" = $4,300
Any thoughts on these prices? They seem very high to me.
I have an extended warranty but I guess it won't cover any of this because it seems to all be wear and tear.
I work on my own vehicles so I would consider a DIY alignment and perhaps bearing replacement. How difficult it is for one person to DIY replace the axles? I am thinking they must be pretty heavy.
Thanks!