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pdxmotorhead · 02-25-2011, 11:03 PM

Hmm, In Portland Oregon where I live I have a choice of at least 4 or 5 shops. Typically its 25 to 30 bucks per U Joint to rebuild a drive line. Sometimes higher if they need to replace a yoke or something... But the BMW shaft uses "staked" U-joints so it is a bit of extra labor, and there are 3 Joints + the Guibo and the center bearing. Which may not need attention... I think the cost your being quoted is for the WHOLE assembly, quibo, bearing and all. Just checked Real OEM and yep but it doesn't include the guibo. There is a company thats semi nation wide called "Six States" that has a big driveline shop in Utah. Try calling them and asking for a quote at least youd have a second opinion....

Dave

02-25-2011, 11:03 PM	#4
pdxmotorhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Hmm, In Portland Oregon where I live I have a choice of at least 4 or 5 shops. Typically its 25 to 30 bucks per U Joint to rebuild a drive line. Sometimes higher if they need to replace a yoke or something... But the BMW shaft uses "staked" U-joints so it is a bit of extra labor, and there are 3 Joints + the Guibo and the center bearing. Which may not need attention... I think the cost your being quoted is for the WHOLE assembly, quibo, bearing and all. Just checked Real OEM and yep but it doesn't include the guibo. There is a company thats semi nation wide called "Six States" that has a big driveline shop in Utah. Try calling them and asking for a quote at least youd have a second opinion.... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black