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Suspension work -- $2000

Started by SHOw-Me State, June 07, 2018, 08:13:27 PM

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SHOw-Me State

Hello all,

Wondering how bad I would be taken to the cleaners (by Ford dealer).  Need suspension work done.  92,000 miles.  For $2000 they are replacing tie-rod (small amount of play causing issue).  Lower control arms and rear bushings/mounts for same (rear bushings of arm are shot).  Replacing control arms also replaces the ball joints (not an issue, but suggested) and front bushings.  Rear shocks and rear sway control links (both of them have play too).  They are giving a rental for the day too.  Throwing in a 4-wheel alignment obviously.

I know I could probably do all this myself, but I currently don't have a garage to work in, so a pain.  Plus, mine's a 2011, so have to deal with completely disassembling the front as we know.  Just wondering if l'm waaay out there versus if I bought the parts myself.  I know I could go to Megan's, but I'd still have to tackle at minimum the control arm rear bushings and unsure I need the benefit of coilovers.

Thanks!
2011 SHO non-PP, Ingot Silver, 2013 fender vents, all stock (for now).
Future: Tune, 3-bar, new plugs.  Catted DP and exhaust someday.

SHOdded

A lot of the profit comes from fullpriced parts, labor is usually bookrate.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

J-Will

That seems like a lot for $2k

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2014 Factory Order SHO (non pp) Deep Impact Blue
Gearhead Automotive Performance Tune
3-bar
SP-542 plugs w/ GH gap

AJP turbo

I think it's a lot but also appropriate
SCT Dealer/Custom Calibrator                        
Specializing in 3.5 Ecoboost   
Remote/email custom tuning including E85 blends 
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Former:2014 PP SHO
3 bar 93 tune, Airaid, Stainless Works non catted DP's  
405whp/520tq
Dyno
     
Current:2016 F150 2.7 Ecoboost
Tuning in progress

ZSHO

#4
It sounds about right IMO along with the wheel alignment plus tax and any applicable shop fees minus the busted knuckles... ..
I think they also offer a lifetime wheel alignment IIRC! Plus two years on parts & labor.  Z



2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|