1998 Ford Explorer

Tiny
TH1870
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  • 1998 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 151,000 MILES
What does a drive axel do? I took my car to the shop they said I will need to replace the the drive axel. I was hearing a loud clicking noise. They are charging me 1k to fix. Does this sound right?
Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 9:07 AM

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Tiny
MUSTANG87
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  • 261 POSTS
Your truck uses drive axels in both front wheels. Since its a four whel drive. They just make your wheels get power when your in 4 wheel. Wel if u just need 1 axel u can buy it at kragen for about 70 bucks each. To me I think they r over charging for a 70 dollar peace. Then they r charging u 900 bucks for labor?Man they r thiefs. Even if u would change both sides shouldnt be that high. Most shops r wolfs and ripp u off just be aware. They get someone that dont know much bout cars and they take advantage like wild dogs. If u r buying the axel or axels from the dealership then u will over pay for them. Just get it a a kragen or any other auto parts store. They work as good as dealer products. Well this is just what I think. They r over charging.
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Monday, January 14th, 2008 AT 3:36 PM

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