Axle splines stuck in the knuckle

[parshisa]

"boss" Yes the pressures of confused looks and "you should have just" statements are a tough pill to swallow. I have a few bosses as well

The most painful part was when she drove the car after everything was done and asked if something was supposed to change in how the car rides? I had no further comments..

Btw, the right side shock (the one I replaced) was totally shot. And the ride quality improvement with new ones on place is really amazing

 

[notharry]

The most painful part was when she drove the car after everything was done and asked if something was supposed to change in how the car rides? I had no further comments..

Btw, the right side shock (the one I replaced) was totally shot. And the ride quality improvement with new ones on place is really amazing

LOL some things are impossable to eplain. Shock and struts equate to ride, handling, emergency braking, in short, its job is to control motion. To try and keep the wheel where it belongs. On the ground griping the pavement the best way possable.

These responces make me smile because the real differance these new struts will make is when she really needs and demands the vehicle to do what she needs it to do in those extreme times. We know, when someone pulls out in front of her out of the blue. It will keep the Pilot piloted. Think about the rears too. If the front was gone the rears are sure to folow. Peace

 

[parshisa]

LOL some things are impossable to eplain. Shock and struts equate to ride, handling, emergency braking, in short, its job is to control motion. To try and keep the wheel where it belongs. On the ground griping the pavement the best way possable.

These responces make me smile because the real differance these new struts will make is when she really needs and demands the vehicle to do what she needs it to do in those extreme times. We know, when someone pulls out in front of her out of the blue. It will keep the Pilot piloted. Think about the rears too. If the front was gone the rears are sure to folow. Peace

I’ve actually inspected the rears last night and can’t see any signs of them leaking. Will give it some time. Rears replacement doesn’t look too bad compared to the fronts…so perhaps a bit later

 

[The Critic]

Well, my “boss” wasn’t too impressed that her car was out of the service for three days, and potentially for a few more. So additional pressure wasn’t helping me much…I know, yet another excuse

Been there done that. Like @D60 said, now I have two shops full of tools to address 95% of situations so that the "boss," whomever that may be," can have their vehicles back in hours and not days.

Unfortunately, that results in a large sum of money gone and a lot of new "friends" in the neighborhood.

 

[D60]

Been there done that. Like @D60 said, now I have two shops full of tools to address 95% of situations so that the "boss," whomever that may be," can have their vehicles back in hours and not days.

Unfortunately, that results in a large sum of money gone and a lot of new "friends" in the neighborhood.

Also, this is much of what the customer is paying for, but it's difficult to explain that.

Dad Suburbia can watch a video and say, "It's only a few steps, see!?" But things rarely go by the book and problems that delay a driveway repair a full day will delay a good shop ten minutes.

I'm NOT bragging but many of my customers have no appreciation or understanding of what I did to mitigate and work through a potentially large problem like it was a small bump in the road.

I don't expect gratitude -- just saying this is why there's the expression "leave it to the professionals". However I fully support shadetree DIY, but don't complain after your fifth trip to Home Depot or AutoZone.

 

[The Critic]

Also, this is much of what the customer is paying for, but it's difficult to explain that.

Having been on both sides at various points in my life, I can understand the DIYer's frustration. 80% of the time it goes well and you save the money. 20% of the time it doesn't. But as long as you know when to stop and not cause completely catastrophic damage, long-term, you tend to end up ahead. Way ahead.

 

[parshisa]

Also, this is much of what the customer is paying for, but it's difficult to explain that.

Dad Suburbia can watch a video and say, "It's only a few steps, see!?" But things rarely go by the book and problems that delay a driveway repair a full day will delay a good shop ten minutes.

I'm NOT bragging but many of my customers have no appreciation or understanding of what I did to mitigate and work through a potentially large problem like it was a small bump in the road.

I don't expect gratitude -- just saying this is why there's the expression "leave it to the professionals". However I fully support shadetree DIY, but don't complain after your fifth trip to Home Depot or AutoZone.

I have great appreciation to great mechanics, I’ve fully realized how difficult this trade is after attempting to do some repairs myself. However, seeing the quality of work most of tradesman do (just those that I had to deal with myself, not only auto mechanics related), I have little to no trust in random “professionals”. I think I’ve found a good mechanic at my local Honda (spoke with him multiple times, he respect my care for cars, and I respect the work he does), hence took it over to him with no hesitation once I hit “the castle nut” obstacle.

 

[parshisa]

Having been on both sides at various points in my life, I can understand the DIYer's frustration. 80% of the time it goes well and you save the money. 20% of the time it doesn't. But as long as you know when to stop and not cause completely catastrophic damage, long-term, you tend to end up ahead. Way ahead.

That was my thought process and justification for “giving up”. I’m glad my rational makes sense to someone else

 

[D60]

I have great appreciation to great mechanics, I’ve fully realized how difficult this trade is after attempting to do some repairs myself. However, seeing the quality of work most of tradesman do (just those that I had to deal with myself, not only auto mechanics related), I have little to no trust in random “professionals”. I think I’ve found a good mechanic at my local Honda (spoke with him multiple times, he respect my care for cars, and I respect the work he does), hence took it over to him with no hesitation once I hit “the castle nut” obstacle.

I totally get it. The quality of work I've seen from other places including mechanic shops, LOF joints and automotive audio installers is atrocious.

I find it disheartening because they give all mechanics a bad name, but some of us really care and want to do it right.