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Old 08-19-2014, 08:13 AM
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Re: Front axles spitting grease

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Originally Posted by Blacky View Post
The labor cost is about the same for both jobs. Most garages prefer to replace rather than repair. They make money on the parts.

The OEM axles are very durable and much better quality than most aftermarket ones though.
Actually the time it takes to install new boots is a lot longer than just replacing the part.

"They make money on the parts."
You don't make enough on a $70.00 part to cover your gas to go get the part.

I will agree on the quality of OEM parts, though.
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