Posted by JRSutton on April 28, 2014 at 09:41:55 from (71.174.108.245):
In Reply to: OT Truck Repairs posted by Banditfarmer on April 28, 2014 at 09:25:15:
I don't consider ball joints a big deal. That's where harbor freight is good - they've got a ball joint press that's reasonably priced.
I tend to drive older vehicles, so they're easy to work on.
I can't remember the last time I used a mechanic. Probably about 8 or 9 years ago - I had a timing belt changed in our 99 toyota camry. Those engines are just so tight and cramped, I couldn't be bothered.
Plus the belt snapped while I was on the road, and it was already towed to the guys shop.
I guess I wouldn't be too comfortable inside an automatic transmission. Replace one sure, but getting in and fixing stuff in it - I've just never done it, never even seen it done, so at this stage of my life, I figure I've learned enough new tricks - I'd probably just have a pro do that for me.
alignments - I'd have pro do. But everything else, I've always done myself.
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