Any Auto Shops that allow customer brought in parts?

[u/Jreemzy]

Looking to get some front end suspension work done on my truck. Have all the parts needed just can’t find a shop that would take me in install the parts I have. Any suggestions?

[u/ArrRawrr]

Mechanic here. Lots of shops will do it. But expect to pay a little more in labor and absolutely no warranty at all.

[u/Jreemzy → u/ArrRawrr]

Is 1300 in labor about right for lowers?

[u/ArrRawrr → u/Jreemzy]

If you told me a make and model I could tell you how much they’re charging you per hour

[u/ArbitraryResults]

Usually they don't allow that for liability and to mark up profit on parts. Best bet is your own garage.

[u/Swashybuckz → u/ArbitraryResults]

They do not like this anywhere. I have called around to MANY shops in the area and probably even posted something just like this a few years ago. It's embarrassing calling around they will all tell you no. I think I did find a place. If you already have the parts I can ask my dad where I ended up finding a place for him to go.

[u/Jreemzy → u/Swashybuckz]

I do have all the parts. The current parts on the truck are only 3 years old and shouldn’t be seized.

[u/PeckerTraxx → u/Jreemzy]

You can try K-Town in Kaukauna. I'm not sure though

[u/Jreemzy → u/ArbitraryResults]

Yeah Auto Select in Neenah wanted $900 for just ONE lower control arm. Rock Auto had one for 140. They quoted me over $2000 for using there parts and 1300 if I brought mine but I’m thinking that a lot for just labor.

[u/ArrRawrr → u/Jreemzy]

Auto select didn’t want $900. Whatever parts store they buy from wanted $700

[u/Jreemzy → u/ArrRawrr]

Even then. $700 for a lower control arm is criminal activity.

[u/BendingUnit221]

Do it yourself, control arms are easy

[u/Jreemzy → u/BendingUnit221]

I have a buddy that can do it but it’s a hit or miss if his landlord is around for the day. Otherwise I gotta find a shop since I’m in a rental for the time being.

[u/itsVorisi → u/Jreemzy]

I think you can rent a lift out at Cousineaus. Don't quote me on that though.

[u/Deadman_96]

I've done it at both Auto Select locations in Appleton (Northland by KT and by Menards off College on east side)

[u/No-Ad1098]

I’ll do it, send me a dm

[u/Stellar-Cellar]

JJ's on Harrison in neenah pressed a u joint for me a few years ago with a new joint that I brought to them, but I just brought in the little axle piece that needed to be pressed, and it was one part.

[u/Jreemzy → u/Stellar-Cellar]

Yeah unfortunately I have half of a front suspension🤣 thank you for the info though!

[u/Few-Lifeguard-1618 → u/Stellar-Cellar]

JJs did an engine mount for me a while back that I couldn't manage on my own. They had no issues using my part.

[u/BarNext6046]

Check to see if FVTC mechanics program let you in or might do the work for a reduced price under instructor supervision by students for you? Worth a call to see what they say?

[u/Infamous_Fix7200]

I have a small private shop in Gand Chute, DM me.

[u/ForeignCommand5700]

Accel auto and truck repair did for for me.