front left boot bad, losing grease, "might as well replace axle while at it

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Originally Posted by 89Vette

Isuzu want's $800/side to do these things. But they also want to drop the front diff to do them.

Since shops charge close to $100/hr these days, I think $300/side is a very fair price. You aren't just paying for the 2-3 hours of work, but for the expertise/tools owned by the mechanic. If he (or she) is a good one, the can spot other issues (like bearings) and save a repeated job.

Hoping to get both sides done for $300 is crazy. I'm not sure I'd even trust someone offering to do it for that price. Unless you were sure of their reputation. In fact, I'd question the skill/experience of any new shop just to be sure. Feedback from other clients is always good to have.

Good luck!

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Are they talking replacing half shafts thereby not required to remove the diff or the full shaft? Frankly I have not heard any problems requiring the full monty on the shaft. Especially from a torn boot.

When Isuzu doe's it at that price they replac e the entire shaft therefore must drop the diff.

Had my front left boot and axle replaced to cure the noise as diagnosed by mechanics of a national chain ($300 parts and labor). As I drove away, I heard the same noise as before even with the first turn of my wheels ! I u-turned back in and gave the mechanic a ride to hear the noise. He confirmed it and the manager is researching the issue.
How do these boots fail in the first place ?
Are the boots moved or adjusted during a lube-job ?
Thank you for the past help with this issue and my blown fuse !

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Originally Posted by dmanske@cavtel.net

Had my front left boot and axle replaced to cure the noise as diagnosed by mechanics of a national chain ($300 parts and labor). As I drove away, I heard the same noise as before even with the first turn of my wheels ! I u-turned back in and gave the mechanic a ride to hear the noise. He confirmed it and the manager is researching the issue.
How do these boots fail in the first place ?
Are the boots moved or adjusted during a lube-job ?
Thank you for the past help with this issue and my blown fuse !

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Made of flexible material constant exposure to elements constant flexing while driving they just wear out. The boots are not touched on a lube, whichis really passe. The oil change joints dont even do that any more and we have a closed system with only the drive axle needine lubed. Which you should do regularly