2007 GMC Yukon Shocks for 2007 Yukon

STEVELYMAN

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2007 GMC YUKON

2007 GMC Yukon 40,000 miles

We recently took our 2007 Yukon (40,000miles) in to get a damaged tire replaced and the mechanic (TireWorks) said the shocks need to be replaced because they're worn out and are causing uneven tire wear.

They quoted me a total of $1269 for parts and labor to change the front struts and rear shocks with a 5 year/50k mile alignment guarantee.

Here are my questions:

1. Does this sound like a legitimate requirement for a car with only 40,000 miles?

2. Is the price fair?

3. I'm not a mechanic, but is this something I could do myself with a Chilton repair manual and some basic tools?

Thanks for your help.

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CARADIODOC

MECHANIC
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It's definitely time for a second opinion. There are a number of different types of tire wear, each with their own cause. You should have the tires inspected at a tire and alignment shop. Worn rear shock absorbers will cause cupping on the rear tires, but that's not common, especially at such low mileage.

From my previous experience working at a Chrysler dealership, replacement front struts cost much less than $200.00 per pair, but they weren't sturdy enough for trucks. They were only used on lightweight front-wheel-drive vehicles. If you actually do have struts on the front, they might cost more because they will have to be really beefy. Rear shock absorbers run around $20.00 - 35.00 each unless they have load-leveling air suspension built in. Replacement of all four parts should take less than two hours plus another hour for the alignment. Without knowing if there is anything unusual or special about your parts, the estimate seems awfully high.

Tire wear can also occur from simple misalignment of the front tires. A specialist will "read' them and explain any improper wear patterns and their causes.

Caradiodoc

2007 GMC Yukon Shocks for 2007 Yukon

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