Is the repair estimate reasonable from my dealership? (1 Viewer)

[fblainen11]

Normally I would DIY. But I'm still in the middle of hurricane recovery and have too much on my plate. I recently did the AT-205 flush and fixed the leak. But I'm still pulling. I think my bearings may just be bad. I've done that on my wife's 05 and I know I can handle it myself. The steering rack I don't know if I can do or not myself.

Thoughts? I am going to Big Bend the week after Christmas and would prefer to be in tip top shape. Carve out time to DIY or let dealership?

 

[ramangain]

I had no idea wheel bearing services (including parts) is so lucrative.

If I were you I'd seriously consider doing the wheel bearings + seals yourself. You'll save a TON of cash.

 

[FlammableFishie]

Just looking at parts online, inner and outer bearings are a little over $70.

Front hub: PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World - https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/unit?c=Toyota&ssd=%24%2AKwGglIWB9OPO9P2r4cautvjszMvVpKump7Wrmemx4Leosc605-e6sKmm6Ozm_fKLvvvx-vC3qKG4tK2svbCptqGho6e05-ew_LGut6agpKX785uw7urj-_fU7emmurCptLelqqWi_vX7vrO2_OaxrrbplZjA0tm3vrO2-6jn47Kxwc_YoqSmh-ie3MPR3tOxuLbps7qwqbT75__4uuvnv_v3tq-youkAAAAAN8Xeqw%24&vid=0&cid=2&uid=349333&q=

 

[97 AZ LC]

Just do the power steering fluid for $13 and don't ever go back there.

 

[awesomeissquid]

+1 on wheel bearings DIY. What are they including? CruiserTEQ has the kit for ~$70 a side that includes the seals.
Front Wheel Bearing Kit - Fits 1998-2007 Solid Axle Non-US 7x Series - Koyo - https://cruiserteq.com/front-wheel-bearing-kit-fits-1998-2007-solid-axle-non-us-7x-series-koyo/

The steering rack parts price looks about right along with the alignment. Have you considered getting the zero point calibration done at the same time?

 

[katit]

Maybe I don't understand something. Rack price seem to be legit if it's OE. Rack is only 20% markup compare to online prices. And labor is probably making sense I guess.
But bearings? Can they specify what exactly they going to replace for $570 per side??

 

[ramangain]

My guess is the "bearings parts" may include the inner spindle bearing and two "seals" that go on the back of the knuckle/spindle. Those parts are not cheap for OEM dealer prices.

OR, they charge $10/oz of grease used and goop that stuff liberally inside of the hub!

 

[fblainen11]

Maybe I don't understand something. Rack price seem to be legit if it's OE. Rack is only 20% markup compare to online prices. And labor is probably making sense I guess.
But bearings? Can they specify what exactly they going to replace for $570 per side??

I can call and ask. Does seem high. I think I spent $250 for both sides in OEM parts when I did my wife's 05.

 

[fblainen11]

They're response was that the seals are $43 and the bearings are $536.
Ehhh.

 

[MJK]

Everything but the bearings sounds reasonable.

 

[katit]

They're response was that the seals are $43 and the bearings are $536.
Ehhh.

Heh.. I am really curious now. Do they have website? Today many dealerships have online parts. Or even call their parts department and ask for those 2 PNs (for bearings).
$44 for 90080-36098
$30 for 90368-45087
$75 for side? This is OE @ partsouq

But why replace them? I read here that bearings rarely bad.

 

[fblainen11]

Heh.. I am really curious now. Do they have website? Today many dealerships have online parts. Or even call their parts department and ask for those 2 PNs (for bearings).
$44 for 90080-36098
$30 for 90368-45087
$75 for side? This is OE @ partsouq

But why replace them? I read here that bearings rarely bad.

They do. I don't want to post who it is because I am friends with the owner of the dealership. If I can get some time later I'll go look into their website.

 

[fblainen11]

+1 on wheel bearings DIY. What are they including? CruiserTEQ has the kit for ~$70 a side that includes the seals.
Front Wheel Bearing Kit - Fits 1998-2007 Solid Axle Non-US 7x Series - Koyo - https://cruiserteq.com/front-wheel-bearing-kit-fits-1998-2007-solid-axle-non-us-7x-series-koyo/

The steering rack parts price looks about right along with the alignment. Have you considered getting the zero point calibration done at the same time?

That says non-US. Is there a difference?

 

[bamabrock]

That says non-US. Is there a difference?

Front Wheel Bearing Kit - Fits 1998-2007 IFS UZJ100/LX470 - Koyo

Toyota Land Cruiser Front Wheel Bearing Kits

cruiserteq.com

 

[awesomeissquid]

My bad, I clicked the wrong link.

 

[ramangain]

Those must be some solid rhodium or palladium ball bearings in the wheel bearings. Now we know what is happening to the precious metals from the stolen cats!

 

[fblainen11]

Okay, so we are all in agreeance.

I need to carve out time and DIY the bearings.
And if I still have some pulling, get them to do the rack.

 

[awesomeissquid]

You mention some pulling. Can you provide more details on that? If you are referring to the vehicle pulling to one side during driving, I didn't think that was a symptom of the steering rack being bad. I would think pulling could be associated with the wheel bearing or maybe a sticky brake caliper? Maybe someone else with more experience can chime in.

 

[fblainen11]

You mention some pulling. Can you provide more details on that? If you are referring to the vehicle pulling to one side during driving, I didn't think that was a symptom of the steering rack being bad. I would think pulling could be associated with the wheel bearing or maybe a sticky brake caliper? Maybe someone else with more experience can chime in.

Yes, that's why I'm thinking do the wheel bearings first and then see.

I don't think it's brake caliper related.

 

[awesomeissquid]

Yes, that's why I'm thinking do the wheel bearings first and then see.

I don't think it's brake caliper related.

That's a good plan. If you want to save some effort you can buy new hubs which come with the races already pressed in for the new bearings. Makes it a bit simpler, but at an added cost.