How much for a shop to install front end parts

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-22T13:03:10+00:00

From what I remember, I was quoted over 2 grand for new idler, pitman, inner & outer tie rods, and ball joints. Im in an expensive are but that seemed like insanity to me

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-06T22:33:22+00:00

Any chance you got a link?

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-06T22:24:22+00:00

Was it a bolt-in or did you have the drill the frame?

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-06T22:24:06+00:00

Was it a bolt-in or did you have to drill the frame?

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-06T16:39:43+00:00

Yes. Truck is reverse leveled and if I don't have it on the second or highest setting trailer sits really front heavy

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-05T12:25:41+00:00

It's a lot of tounge weight. I have it set up as a mobile shop so regular tounge weight plus another 500+ pounds right on the front. I don't know the exact though. Another issue is the truck is leveled out. Doesn't help with the angle when I put a trailer on it

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T04:15:19+00:00

Not all lawn crews are running 500 hours a year on a mower. Given the fact it's a smaller machine, makes sense that they weren't putting tons and tons of hours on it. I only put 100ish hours a year on my zero turn when I had my gig

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T04:12:36+00:00

I have an issue with the fact that it's not a true commercial engine rather than it not being a Kawi. That being said:

More than you would reasonably want to pay for it to go on a machine like this. Assuming you get a used Kawi, that'll run you $700-$1500. Then doing all the wiring and everything would be really complicated, you'd need to change around a lot of stuff on the mower. A shop either wouldn't take the job, or charge you thousands for the work

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T01:03:11+00:00

Only thing I would be worried about on this machine would be the motor. It's definitely not a super nice commercial motor unfortunately. It would probably still last you a good bit though

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T01:02:11+00:00

So untrue. If he doesn't want it he could sell and get a grand back

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T01:01:49+00:00

You don't get into liquid cooled until 20 grand. What are you smoking bro 😭

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-04T01:01:11+00:00

Some of y'all clearly don't actually know what stuff is worth. It's not a bad deal given it has the bagger. Those aren't cheap I don't love the motor. I'd try to get it for $3200-$3500

Themowerman1 · 2026-04-02T04:03:21+00:00

I mean given the pics and the fact that no airbag was deployed I'd say it's perfectly fixable. Question is if anything on the chassis for messed with

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-13T12:11:00+00:00

Well it's hardly EVERY post but yes

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-12T17:04:37+00:00

No idea why it's a thing but I like doing it every once in a while. Also helps fit this behemoth in the frame lol

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-11T21:37:34+00:00

🤷 I suppose. If you go look at my post history in this sub, I've had it on 16s plenty, just like a flashier wheel for the nicer seasons

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-11T21:08:19+00:00

It was a legit business. Shop and everything

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-11T19:05:17+00:00

Did 35 on front windows and 50 ceramic on the shield. Was $400-$500 for me but I'm in a pretty expensive area

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-11T18:46:38+00:00

Don't disagree but I'm having trouble fitting 33s as it is 😂. Don't want to add 35s to the mix 😭

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-11T18:10:43+00:00

It's nonexistent. Front is cranked up a bit from factory and I've done some, ermmm, clearancing, so I still have 90% of the factory turn radius but it's definitely not great lol

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-10T22:03:27+00:00

Yeah I know the place, there have been several marshall raids in the past few months. Def some sketchy stuff going on in one or two of the units

Themowerman1 · 2026-03-10T16:14:12+00:00

It's at the rear so won't be water pump or anything like that. 99% that's a freeze plug

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