10 to 12 hours to install Coilovers, Full K-Mac, Rear Sway, Bearings and Bushings??..>>
04-25-2006, 07:32 PM
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10 to 12 hours to install Coilovers, Full K-Mac, Rear Sway, Bearings and Bushings??..>>
So I got an estimate today to install a set of Koni Coilovers, Full K-Mac, Rear Sway, Bearings and Bushings. I was told it would take about 10 to 12 hours plus the alignment. The guy said the K-Mac was the toughest part.
Does 10 to 12 hours sound right? And how much is a typical alignment?
Thanks!
Does 10 to 12 hours sound right? And how much is a typical alignment?
Thanks!
04-25-2006, 07:41 PM
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it definitely should not take that long
the k-mac bushings really aren't that to do with the bushing extractor tool they give you with the set.
my alignment cost ~$90 i think
my alignment cost ~$90 i think
04-26-2006, 03:08 AM
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You may want to get estimates by price rather than time...>>
I obtained three estimates to install new suspension, RSB, 1/2 K-MAC, spacers (no charge obviously) and an alignment at three different shops and they came within $25 of each other.
10-12 hours seems a bit long.... 6-8 hours sounds right...
Around $100 for an alignment...
10-12 hours seems a bit long.... 6-8 hours sounds right...
Around $100 for an alignment...
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04-26-2006, 06:26 AM
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bearings = upper strut mounts? what do you mean by bushings? control arm?
here's how I see it breaking down
4 hours = coilovers
1 hour = rear sway
2 hours = full KMAC
2 hours = front control arm bushings
Now before anyone flames me saying they could do this faster, I'm just quoting what I think a shop would charge for these items individually. Since it's all being done at once, you should definitely get a break. Sounds like they're just adding up the labor amounts inividually. For something like this, if you don't want to do it yourself, shop it around with shops you trust, and see where you get the best VALUE (note I didn't say lowest cost-- VALUE means considering all things-- trustworthiness of the shop, convenience, etc)
If you're near GA I'll do it for half their quote. =)
4 hours = coilovers
1 hour = rear sway
2 hours = full KMAC
2 hours = front control arm bushings
Now before anyone flames me saying they could do this faster, I'm just quoting what I think a shop would charge for these items individually. Since it's all being done at once, you should definitely get a break. Sounds like they're just adding up the labor amounts inividually. For something like this, if you don't want to do it yourself, shop it around with shops you trust, and see where you get the best VALUE (note I didn't say lowest cost-- VALUE means considering all things-- trustworthiness of the shop, convenience, etc)
If you're near GA I'll do it for half their quote. =)