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bob
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Hi eveyone,
I have a 1997 Blazer 4x4 truck. I was told by the mechanic that I
needed new ball joints. The quote was close to $400.00 in parts alone.
the quote was for two upepr ball joints, and two lower joints. Labour
is not included ( roughly about 400.00 ) Canadian. I went to the
autozone web site, and I priced out two upper and two lower joints for
a grand total of $117.00 Canadian!, so obviously the car parts cost in
Canada for this vehicle is so much higher. I went to a local Lordo
auto parts store ( kinda like autozone ) , and they were asking 90.00
for the upper joint alone!!!.
Anyhow, here comes the two question I have for everyone.
1. has anyone ever changed the uuper/lower joint in a blazer? is it
hard to do? Looking at the Autozone web site
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/05/0e/cd/0900823d80050ecd.jsp
It doesnt look all that difficult, apart from having to buy or borrow
a ball joint remover tool, it looks quite straight forward. However ,
I have never done this job before. I have done basic stuffs like
changing the thermotast, etc. I do know I may throw my wheel out of
balance, however, even if I purchase tools, get the wheel aligned
after I am done, etc, I am still saving a few hundred dollars. If one
of you guys done this in this type of vehicle, could you kindly tell
me what to look for in term of potential problems? etc. I will highly
appreciated.
2. Second question, to all Canadians here....
I have never really had to buy a part from the US before. I live 20
minutes away from the border. If I purchase a part for an american
vehicle sold in Canada, will I have to pay duty? if so, any idea how
much? i alway thought that with the free trade agreement, any goods
sold and made in North America should flow freely without fees, am I
correct? Please correct me if I am wrong. I have decided to run down
there and pick up the needed parts. It just too costly up here, and my
budget is pretty tight...
thanks!
I have a 1997 Blazer 4x4 truck. I was told by the mechanic that I
needed new ball joints. The quote was close to $400.00 in parts alone.
the quote was for two upepr ball joints, and two lower joints. Labour
is not included ( roughly about 400.00 ) Canadian. I went to the
autozone web site, and I priced out two upper and two lower joints for
a grand total of $117.00 Canadian!, so obviously the car parts cost in
Canada for this vehicle is so much higher. I went to a local Lordo
auto parts store ( kinda like autozone ) , and they were asking 90.00
for the upper joint alone!!!.
Anyhow, here comes the two question I have for everyone.
1. has anyone ever changed the uuper/lower joint in a blazer? is it
hard to do? Looking at the Autozone web site
http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiB..._us/0900823d/80/05/0e/cd/0900823d80050ecd.jsp
It doesnt look all that difficult, apart from having to buy or borrow
a ball joint remover tool, it looks quite straight forward. However ,
I have never done this job before. I have done basic stuffs like
changing the thermotast, etc. I do know I may throw my wheel out of
balance, however, even if I purchase tools, get the wheel aligned
after I am done, etc, I am still saving a few hundred dollars. If one
of you guys done this in this type of vehicle, could you kindly tell
me what to look for in term of potential problems? etc. I will highly
appreciated.
2. Second question, to all Canadians here....
I have never really had to buy a part from the US before. I live 20
minutes away from the border. If I purchase a part for an american
vehicle sold in Canada, will I have to pay duty? if so, any idea how
much? i alway thought that with the free trade agreement, any goods
sold and made in North America should flow freely without fees, am I
correct? Please correct me if I am wrong. I have decided to run down
there and pick up the needed parts. It just too costly up here, and my
budget is pretty tight...
thanks!
