So I take my 97 E420 in for a 4 wheel alignment at a specialty shop and they tell me that the Tie Rod End $90 and Lower Ball Joint $54 is bad with $180 labor (2 hrs.) plus the $100 alignment comes out to a whopping $430! Can I do the Tie Rod End and Lower Ball Joint myself? His parts prices look too high. BTW, how are the 4 wheel alignment jobs at Mavis for $80? Anyone has experience with Mavis?

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