Hey everyone!
This week, my 2007 Jeep GC Hemi with 106K miles went in for a transmission and transfer case service as well as an alignment at the dealership. The good news is that the driver side front is off by only 0.8 degrees. The bad news is that the technician broke the bolt holding the mount on the cross member when trying to make an adjustment. Now I am faced with a ~$300 bill for fixing the bolt and alignment, or replace the entire lower control arm, which will set me back ~$700. What a bargain .
My dilemma is whether to just fix the bolts, or begin a renovation of the entire front end. I already have new struts, but everything else appears to be OEM parts as far as I can tell. I was hoping someone would give me some advice on pricing and parts in case I decide to re-do the front. What would make the most sense to replace if I overhaul the front? And where to get the parts? I would like quality parts so that another tear down will not be in the near future. I plan on keeping the vehicle for another three or four years and I need it to be as dependable as a Chrysler can be :lol:.
Thanks guys for the help - I appreciate it!
This week, my 2007 Jeep GC Hemi with 106K miles went in for a transmission and transfer case service as well as an alignment at the dealership. The good news is that the driver side front is off by only 0.8 degrees. The bad news is that the technician broke the bolt holding the mount on the cross member when trying to make an adjustment. Now I am faced with a ~$300 bill for fixing the bolt and alignment, or replace the entire lower control arm, which will set me back ~$700. What a bargain .
My dilemma is whether to just fix the bolts, or begin a renovation of the entire front end. I already have new struts, but everything else appears to be OEM parts as far as I can tell. I was hoping someone would give me some advice on pricing and parts in case I decide to re-do the front. What would make the most sense to replace if I overhaul the front? And where to get the parts? I would like quality parts so that another tear down will not be in the near future. I plan on keeping the vehicle for another three or four years and I need it to be as dependable as a Chrysler can be :lol:.
Thanks guys for the help - I appreciate it!