i got an estamate for replacing catalitic converter for $1700.00 is this reosnable ?

2004 FORD F-150
80,000 MILES
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JOHN CHIARADONNA
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truck wont pass emisions test code said cat converter bad repair $1700.00 do I have an option
Mar 12, 2012 at 3:12 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check with aftermarket mufler shops
local shop usually have the better price
Mar 12, 2012 at 3:19 PM
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JOHNSGARAGE99
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i know the mileage is probably the reason your cat is bad. but make sure you do not have any engine codes that may have caused
it to go bad. the mom n pop muffler shops are usually are about a third of the dealer or chain shops.
Mar 25, 2012 at 3:18 AM