How much should it cost?
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Le Mans Master
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How much should it cost?
How much should it cost to have the front end rebuilt on an 82?
Total for parts and labor, all bushings, ball joints, tie rods and tie rod ends. TIA
Total for parts and labor, all bushings, ball joints, tie rods and tie rod ends. TIA
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Manalapan FL
I'm doing all the work myself, with the exception of the control arm bushing install.
Front-end rebuild kit from VB&P = $199.95
"New" springs & shocks (purchased slightly used from forum member) = $175.00
New bolts, nuts & washers (don't want to put rusty old hardware back on) = $80.00
Re-built PS cylinder and control valve w/new hoses (also from VB&P) = $229.95
New sway-bar end links and poly bushings = $40.00
Sand-blasting & paint for re-cycled parts = $100.00
Total = $824.90
Calculate/add about 8 ~ 10 hrs. labor at your local rate (it's taking ME forever, but I don't have a lift or professional tools...a "real" mechanic should be able to knock this out in 8 hrs.).
You don't have to go all-out, but I figured while everything is apart, I may as well change everything so I'll be set for the next 10+ yrs.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
Front-end rebuild kit from VB&P = $199.95
"New" springs & shocks (purchased slightly used from forum member) = $175.00
New bolts, nuts & washers (don't want to put rusty old hardware back on) = $80.00
Re-built PS cylinder and control valve w/new hoses (also from VB&P) = $229.95
New sway-bar end links and poly bushings = $40.00
Sand-blasting & paint for re-cycled parts = $100.00
Total = $824.90
Calculate/add about 8 ~ 10 hrs. labor at your local rate (it's taking ME forever, but I don't have a lift or professional tools...a "real" mechanic should be able to knock this out in 8 hrs.).
You don't have to go all-out, but I figured while everything is apart, I may as well change everything so I'll be set for the next 10+ yrs.
D. Ocean
Miami, FLA
