What is the most expensive parts of trucks?

The wrong guy in the seat is #1, a full set of 46k+ Full locking rears might get pretty close to An engine though, trans and frame rails are probably rounding out the list.

 

Last rear i had in summer i think in Kansas , driver was able to make it there , i ordered part delivered from weller and got lucky to leave next day . Total cost was around 3k including labor and rebuild rear from weller

 

That's not bad. Did both of mine, my buddy and I did it about 4 years ago. Both were new not reman front was $2900 and rear was $2100.

 

Yes I need one . Let me know you’re willing to sale

 

The most important and expensive part of a Class 8 truck is the DRIVER and it is the single most important part an owner needs to take care of and don’t you ever forget it!

 

Absolutely!
The seal between the steering wheel and the seat is the most expensive part!

 

If we're simply talking hard parts then I'd say the engine. However, the downtime costs more than any repair. Every single day that truck is in the shop instead of generating revenue you're bleeding revenue like a sieve.

All the shops have long lead times right now which adds even more time before you're back up and running again. Let's say your transmission loses a countershaft. So that's roughly 7k then it's takes them over a week just to start on it. That's at least 10k lost from being down. Add that to the 7k job and you're pushing 17k just for what would normally be a fairly simple 2 day job max.

Then there's the parts supply issues that can also add to your down time. We're on the verge of really bad things right now.

 

I agree on the down time.

It's quite the negative mathematical formula.

You have the cost of the repair itself plus you have the amount of money that you're losing not working plus you have all of the bills and monthly expenses accruing as you are not working.

It's like a negative mathematical formula in marriage. First you get married there's the first big expense. Then you married a bad one. Now your expenses go way up. Now you have one not only is she bad but she's mad. That one can just about run you right into the ground. Then it is all working against you.

I think I'll take the truck problems over all that nonsense.

 

They all hurt anymore, engine,trans,rears,tires,axles bearings, radiator, take a pick

 

Sure, lol
bought a new headlight switch the other day..
Was actually only $7.85 from the Shaker dealer in Tampa..