How do these shop prices look?

[ELEX470]

2007 LX470 218k miles

Just bought the truck and took it to a shop to get some work done. I'm new to LCs and have experience with basic car maintenance - oil changes, brake pads, gear oil nothing too involved. Should I do some of these items myself? Thanks for your advice.

Radiator replacement with all hoses, clamps, fittings $1,716

Repack front wheel bearings and replacing front brake pads and rotors. Will need front pads and rotors as well as wheel seals $1,398

Driver parking brake lever seized. Recommend replacing driver side parking brake lever and associated components $570

REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT AND REAR SWAY BAR END LINKS $551

Windshield replacement $590

Replace muffler $550

replacing valve cover gaskets and spark plug tube seals as well as spark plugs $1,334

Will need timing belt/water pump kit, drive belt, coolant, crankshaft seal $1,585

Differential and transfer case service 4WD $389

Transmission Service $216

 

[suprarx7nut]

The windshield and muffler are oddly low. Lexus glass alone is like $1200, so I assume that's generic aftermarket. That can be fine, but understand that the glass replacement procedure is unique on the 100 and doing it incorrectly (or not fixing what some other shop already did in the past) can lead to water intrusion and corrosion.

OEM muffler is like $500-900, pending how you source it. Doing the whole job for $550 seems... wrong.

Those prices overall seem fine - assuming high quality parts and the jobs done well. I would insist on OEM everything and if this isn't a Land Cruiser specific shop, I'd shop around for one.

 

[97 AZ LC]

If you're not going to do most of that work yourself it's time to sell.

 

[ELEX470]

The windshield and muffler are oddly low. Lexus glass alone is like $1200, so I assume that's generic aftermarket. That can be fine, but understand that the glass replacement procedure is unique on the 100 and doing it incorrectly (or not fixing what some other shop already did in the past) can lead to water intrusion and corrosion.

OEM muffler is like $500-900, pending how you source it. Doing the whole job for $550 seems... wrong.

Those prices overall seem fine - assuming high quality parts and the jobs done well. I would insist on OEM everything and if this isn't a Land Cruiser specific shop, I'd shop around for one.

Thanks for the reply. The shop has several mechanics that previously worked for Toyota and they are sourcing the parts from Lexus. They did say they outsource their windshield and muffler work so I assume those are not OEM.

 

[rexington14]

If you're not going to do most of that work yourself it's time to sell.

Agreed, because this list won't be the end of it. The OEM parts are expensive enough if you have to pay labor on everything too it will bleed you dry. Time to get your hands dirty where you can. Take your time.

 

[excessive]

yikes.
I am grateful that I have the skills, time, tools, and will[power to do my own work. I know shop prices are up these days, but this is ridiculous. Still, even if you're paying a shop to do this stuff, it's still cheaper that plunking down huge sums on a new vehicle.

 

[shane431]

Seems high to me on most of the work.

 

[Rhetoric]

Very low quote on the windshield. Just the side trim pieces will run you $500 if getting through local dealer. Glass from Lexus is $7-800 for non-nightview.

It may be worth adding glass coverage to your insurance. I have a $0 deductible and I was able to get all Toyota/Lexus parts replaced a few months ago by a glass shop I trust to do the job correctly. Insurance paid $1605.53 for that job.

For another reference point, I was quoted $1100 to do front wheel bearing repack and front brake pads / rotors with all Toyota parts by my trusted mechanic.

 

[Zuberg]

Wash DC area prices (I see you're in Maryland not sure where though) are crazy. If the OP can do brakes, I'd say if you have the time you can do most of these yourself. Find a good glass guy that knows these trucks (there's a guy with good reviews in Chantilly, VA) and any muffler shop can take care of the muffler pretty quick and easy.

Prices don't seem out of line for this area though. OTRAMM in Bealeton VA is legit for cruiser work. Done properly at a fair price.

I'd agree muffler and windshield prices seem low (IF they're using Yota/Lexus parts).

 

[FamilyCamper]

I would see about negotiating the radiator job to lower. The will have to remove most everything to get to water pump/timing belt replacement so you should really only be paying for the new hoses and radiator/coolant. Just my 2 cents.

 

[ELEX470]

Wash DC area prices (I see you're in Maryland not sure where though) are crazy. If the OP can do brakes, I'd say if you have the time you can do most of these yourself. Find a good glass guy that knows these trucks (there's a guy with good reviews in Chantilly, VA) and any muffler shop can take care of the muffler pretty quick and easy.

Prices don't seem out of line for this area though. OTRAMM in Bealeton VA is legit for cruiser work. Done properly at a fair price.

I'd agree muffler and windshield prices seem low (IF they're using Yota/Lexus parts).

Thanks for the reply. I did quote some of these jobs with OTRAMM and they were about the same price. I would prefer OTRAMM to do the work but they are 2 hrs away and my radiator is leaking bad at the moment. I'm in Baltimore.

 

[ELEX470]

I would see about negotiating the radiator job to lower. The will have to remove most everything to get to water pump/timing belt replacement so you should really only be paying for the new hoses and radiator/coolant. Just my 2 cents.

I asked this but they mentioned there was no overlap in labor for these jobs. They can do the timing belt without removing the radiator they said.

 

[Zuberg]

Thanks for the reply. I did quote some of these jobs with OTRAMM and they were about the same price. I would prefer OTRAMM to do the work but they are 2 hrs away and my radiator is leaking bad at the moment. I'm in Baltimore.

Makes sense - that's a haul w/ a leaky radiator!

I asked this but they mentioned there was no overlap in labor for these jobs. They can do the timing belt without removing the radiator they said.

That's odd. Yes you can do the timing belt without removing the radiator, but they DO have to remove the fan and the shroud, which gets you most of the way towards the radiator replacement.....

 

[nissanh]

"adiator replacement with all hoses, clamps, fittings $1,716"
Koyo radiator is $ 200 shipped: An OEM hose is about $30, OEM clamp is $4, coolant max $60: $500 is fair but $1700? WOW!

 

[ELEX470]

"adiator replacement with all hoses, clamps, fittings $1,716"
Koyo radiator is $ 200 shipped: An OEM hose is about $30, OEM clamp is $4, coolant max $60: $500 is fair but $1700? WOW!

Yep this is the job I want to do myself but the radiator is leaking bad and the truck is at the shop...

 

[FamilyCamper]

I would try and tackle wheel bearings yourself. If you are replacing the rotors anyways it becomes much easier. With a fish scale, brass drift, hammer, snap ring pliers, 54mm socket, and some grease you can do the work yourself and you can really see what is going on inside the hub and make sure its done right. This was one of the first jobs I did on my truck when getting into it all and it sounds like you have the skills to do it. Also if you really want to do proper servicing on the bearings you will want to repack them again in 30k miles so you will have the tools and know how to do so.
Cruiser outfitters sells kits $100 a side. Front Wheel Bearing Kit - Fits 1998-2007 IFS UZJ100/LX470 - Koyo - https://cruiserteq.com/front-wheel-bearing-kit-fits-1998-2007-ifs-uzj100-lx470-koyo/

Wheel Bearings - When to replace / repack

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[Trapper50cal]

If you're spending this much already and fine with it, trailer the truck to OTRAMM. The expertise is worth the cost of the trip...just do it one way then go get it and drive it back. OTRAMM is one of the very best, the trust you can have in the work is priceless.

 

[John McVicker]

^^^
This.

 

[GerLC100]

Driver parking brake lever seized. Recommend replacing driver side parking brake lever and associated components $570
REMOVE AND REPLACE BOTH FRONT AND REAR SWAY BAR END LINKS $551
Differential and transfer case service 4WD $389

1.: check yourself. WD40, PB Blaster or whatever and see if it works again...
2: banana job and you can do it easily yourself...
3: open fill, open drain plug (in this sequence!), fill it up with API GL-5 75W-90 for the transfer case and GL-5 SAE 80W/ 80W-90 for the diffs.

The others are discussable. As you see most people do most of those jobs themselves. I would personally NOT do the windshield. Muffler no idea, but likely do it myself. Timing belt I would likely also try myself (sooo much guidance here and on YT).
I think the more you do yourself, the more you learn about your vehicle and the better you can solve problems when out of nowhere.

But I also get when you don't have the time/ knowledge/ willingness/ motivation and whether you invest the money into your vehicle or not is fully up to you Love has no limits!

 

[rexington14]

You just bought a 17 year old vehicle. It's generally not advisable to dump a whole bunch of money into an old used vehicle right away, and all at once. You haven't had enough time with it to get a feel for owning it, and to know if there are other problems yet to be uncovered. All of this could change your decision making in terms of throwing around your time and money. In general you will not get the money you put into it back out when you sell.

IMO, only fix the immediate and/or safety related items (a leaking radiator would qualify, perhaps the brakes depending on pad thickness remaining). Then drive it for a while, then re-evaluate.