I am happy that people find it interesting and entertaining. When I stumble upon this kind of problems in the future I will definitely make some videos again :)

That's why the customer pays the book rate.

It’s a vape my guy, it ain’t that deep

We appreciate the feedback, but allow me to explain a few things. Here is how it would go in reality: You try to remove the knuckle off the vehicle and break most of the suspension components as they are also seized, then you spend tremendous amount of additional time (and money) replacing those components and possibly ruining the knuckle as well (keep in mind that the time it would take to do both sides would greatly exceed the time it took us to do it the way we did it). About torch: all the non metal components were constantly cooled with water. The only thing that was heated was the actual wheel hub to be replaced. The knuckle did not get excessive heat as the plastic ABS sensor that was also seized in it did not melt and worked fine after the repair. So it can be assumed that the alloy knuckle did not get the heat required to compromise its integrity.

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Unfortunately, that would mean breaking a lot more suspension components.

It costs number of hours multiplied by the shop rate

Customer pays the book rate. That's the reason why book rates are published. You don't want shops to charge you 3 hours for a 1 hour job. While he was busy talking away and drinking coffee the rest of the other 2 hours or working on his own crap.

​@2nickles647 Yes, the book rate at Ford dilership would be about 4-5 hours, but it would include replacing all the suspension components, and you would have to pay for the additional parts extra, of course. So, in the end, it will actually cost much more. And about the mechanics that drink coffee instead of working. Those kinds of shops dont stay in business for long😏

The hardness level is "beyond imaginable" 😂