So as you know, I have been driving my valiant quit a bit lately(so much fun) anyhow I have noticed a bearing noise coming from the rear of the car. So I took the valiant to a trusted mechanic, he checks it out and believes it needs new wheel bearings. Since it is the original axle (I am sure it's the 7.25) I believe he right. He mentioned to me that it will not cost much more to replace all the wear items in the axle since it will be apart already. So for a complete rebuild I am looking at $800-900 including labor. Does this sound right? And is it worth rebuilding? I am planning to stay with the slant six, maybe just upgrade it a bit.
Now I know I can do the removal myself, but as for rest of it, I would feel better having some else do it.
Apart from finding another A body rear axle that is in good shape, is there newer MOPARs that have similar dimensions? Maybe a M body?
I am kicking myself right now, I had a chance to purchase a 8.75 early A body rear axle for $400.....I should a jumped on that....
Edit: this would be for my 64 valiant.
Now I know I can do the removal myself, but as for rest of it, I would feel better having some else do it.
Apart from finding another A body rear axle that is in good shape, is there newer MOPARs that have similar dimensions? Maybe a M body?
I am kicking myself right now, I had a chance to purchase a 8.75 early A body rear axle for $400.....I should a jumped on that....
Edit: this would be for my 64 valiant.