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whats the average time it should take an Audi tech to install a new spring/shock combo on my A4 ?

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Old 10-18-2004, 04:37 PM
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GMW's book was 3.5 unless he was lowballing.
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Default don't need a spring compressor for the rears

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4gen2/msgs/690063.phtml">easier on a lift, but this works</a></li></ul>
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<center><img src="http://www.brianwherry.com/A4_suspension_install/01%20-%20spring_compressor_in_use.jpg"></center><p>if they have the right type of compressor, it can be done in 10 minutes without removing an bolts.
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so it's a wash in terms of time with the right compressor
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Way back when AoRH quoted me 8 hrs. labor. Thus, I went elsewhere.
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ygm... also that is their way of saying "go elsewhere, please"
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Default Exactly. Did you send it to my work e-mail? If you want, send it to my comcast acct.

and I'll get it now.
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1 hour
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3-4 hrs max.
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just depend on how honest the guyz are.
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