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07-27-13, 05:31 PM

luvmyaussy

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mechanic cost of replacing struts...

Hi,

Am replacing wife's DD 93/400 stock struts with KYB's. Using existing coils.

Sorry, I'll type slower. IYO, Is $350 a reasonable amount for a non-lexus mechanic to charge for replacing front/rear struts, mounts and boots?

Thanks,

LMA

Last edited by luvmyaussy; 07-27-13 at 07:40 PM. Reason: forgot question.

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07-27-13, 07:08 PM

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I'm confused - what is the question here?

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07-27-13, 09:57 PM

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Pretty sure he's requesting approval for a quote he's been provided for $350 to install struts on all four corners.

My answer is yes if you have zero mechanical skills and you have the money budgeted for this project.

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07-27-13, 10:02 PM

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people usually replace a new spring with the stock strut. seems like your doing it the other way around

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07-28-13, 11:16 AM

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$350.. Not bad if you just don't want to get your hands dirty. The fronts are very easy, like 20 mins each easy. The rears, or at least mine, were a pain because my bushings were soooo stiff. Either way, for someone with moderate skills it can be done in 2 hours or less. $175 an hour is a solid hourly lol