Local Shop? BFT (1 Viewer)

[matt80sc]

Thanks for the support. I felt like a jerk bringing it up. He reluctantly offer to get me a new one after he looked bewildered by my issue. I asked him if it was his 67 Chevelle would he mind getting it back with a dented part? He responded with "I wouldn't have the original stabilizer on it." ... ? When I brought up a tool, TRE puller, he said those were for "driveway mechanics and this is how its done." Prying the tre off by using the stabilizer as a brace. Pro. I understand that stuff gets dented along the way but a courtesy "hey I dented this *part* how would you like us to resolve it?" goes a long way. I don't even want his pity part.

I tried to do the job myself and failed. They ended up having to torch every TRE and bushing out. The damage is just to the outer housing of the stabilizer. I take pride in my rig, its not show room but I have kept it looking and running well for 14 years. Are there any shops that actually take pride in their work?

Yes, @cruiseroutfit has served me well so far. I recommend. Wish they did local work.

Still in need if anyone knows a shop.

 

[Trollhole]

We don't ever pry a TRE off. Usually a nice big hammer will free them. Sounds cave man but the pullers usually don't work and tear up the boot and if they break they are dangerous.

 

[matt80sc]

I'm no mechanic and can't speak to the "proper" method. I just know the pry bar was a messy technique.

Maybe I just need to get over the dent on a part that no one sees and accept the fact that when you get another monkey to open your banana it may be a little crushed when you get it back.

They just called and said the new part is in. I don't want to go back. Plus they initially said it would 300 and ended up costing 416...After a "discount". They were going to charge me $530. That's dealership prices.

 

[JohnVee]

accept the fact that when you get another monkey to open your banana it may be a little crushed when you get it back.

this is great.