I feel it is the same as what is going on with the auto industry. I just found out that for my 2005 F150, it would require a tool that costs in excess of $2k to remove the fuel line to replace the fuel pump.
hey bud I dont know who told you they cost in excess of 2 grand.... whoever did is smokin crack!! the special tool you need is a lock ring wrench Owatonna tool co. part# OTC-6599 they only cost about 60 bucks at any auto parts retailer.
heres a picture of the tool

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You beat me to it. Stop and think, what kind of tool would it take to cost $2K to replace a $100 fuel line?
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