4$ driveshaft strap costs me $375
06-14-2006, 10:03 PM
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4$ driveshaft strap costs me $375 so basically I was on a trip from sacramento to LA on the 5 and was doing fairly well until I hit the grape vine. As I hit the grapevine I felt a slight vibration which immediatly turned into a grinding noise and I immediately thought It was a flat and was riding on rim.
under further inspection, I seen that my driveshaft was really loose and it was getting dark outside.
Summary: had to pay dealership 80$ labor, and 120$ on a new U-Joint and Driveshaft strap. but had to pay tow truck driver 175$ for a tow to Bakersfield. Also spent trip money on motel 6 which was another 50$, so it actually ended up being 425$
......Im done ranting.
under further inspection, I seen that my driveshaft was really loose and it was getting dark outside.
Summary: had to pay dealership 80$ labor, and 120$ on a new U-Joint and Driveshaft strap. but had to pay tow truck driver 175$ for a tow to Bakersfield. Also spent trip money on motel 6 which was another 50$, so it actually ended up being 425$
......Im done ranting.
06-15-2006, 06:26 PM
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After you install the straps check to be sure the ends of the straps are tight against the yoke. If not the u joint is not fully centered and seated. That or someone left them loose.
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06-15-2006, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
The driveshaft strap keeps the driveshaft from falling out of the yoke.
Which one is the "Grapevine?" I know it is a highway but wondering which one.
Which one is the "Grapevine?" I know it is a highway but wondering which one.
06-16-2006, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CRL 01 SS
$80 for labor and $120 for a u-joint and straps!? That's ridiculous. When I replaced my u-joint it was about $35, and the straps were around $5.
06-16-2006, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraz
well , the GM one list price is 100$, dealership cost is only 56$, but I could have bought one at napa from an aftermarket company for about 20$, BUT THEN you gotta think, I HAD NO TRANSPORTATION ANYWHERE, everything I did was from walking distance for the day.
06-17-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ultraz
well , the GM one list price is 100$, dealership cost is only 56$, but I could have bought one at napa from an aftermarket company for about 20$, BUT THEN you gotta think, I HAD NO TRANSPORTATION ANYWHERE, everything I did was from walking distance for the day.
06-17-2006, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CRL 01 SS
I know what you mean man. Wasn't saying anything negative towards you because you did what you had to do to get the car back on the road. I was just saying that it's bullshit how much the GM dealerships overcharge for parts and labor.