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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: New Mexico
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Re: Broken drive shaft
Wow, what nasty comments. I am the shop owner that dads longhorn towed the truck to. I own Precision Transmission, we have been in business for 53 years. My father started the business in 1960 and we have had the best reputation in town for our fair pricing and customer service. I know that the fellow members here that own businesses are aware of overhead costs. The driveline on longhorn is all new, not rebuilt like some suggest. That includes new slip yoke, two new tubes, three new joints, new slip and stub and new carrier bearing for a 3/4 ton. My cost was $534 with normal retail market value at 30% over cost, listing the driveline at $664.20 plus one hour at $95 per hour and tax. I gave longhorn a $101.76 discount for cash payment. Total out the door was $750, fair deal for the repair. Hope this shed light on the subject. Thanks to DADS LONGHORN for your trust in us.
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#27 |
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: springfield mo
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Re: Broken drive shaft
What was wrong with the original shaft?
Could it not be repaired? Posted via Mobile Device
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#28 |
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: New Mexico
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Re: Broken drive shaft
The front tube twisted in two, possibly from the front universal joint binding before it snapped. Good point in checking universal joint. The u-joints may seem tight when the drive shaft is installed in the vehicle, but when removed you can pivot the joints. If there is a binding point, they need to be replaced. We see many slight vibration issues with these. Other shops fail to remove the shaft and check for smoothness. Dads longhorn wanted all new as to not have leave stranded again. Good point.
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Re: Broken drive shaft
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#30 |
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: Broken drive shaft
What that guy said.
$750 for a $300 part is hardly a fair deal. The only light shed was the fact that you have some big brass balls and/or a lack of decency. |
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Location: Rockwell, NC
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Re: Broken drive shaft
Reported to staff already, please keep it civil (yes you have thus far imho) and use the report a post feature if you have an issue with a members post.
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