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Jul 29, 2008 | 12:01 AM

uncle52

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installation labor costs

What would you say is the average price to install four shocks onto a C5 if you furnish the shocks? In other words, what would be a reasonable labor charge for doing this? Am in Southwestern part of U.S.

Appreciate your reponses.

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:08 AM

renegad44

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More than $25. per shock would be too much, you could do a search for DIY, and give it a try.

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:13 AM

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I would say 70-80 bucks.

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:15 AM

uncle52

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excellent

thanks for the responses so far. local Stealership was trying to tell me $250 for labor. Can you believe that?

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:18 AM

FactoryRaceCar

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30 minutes and 2 jackstands

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:18 AM

DeltaBravo

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Yup, dealership here in Georgetown, TX, quoted me $261 for the privelege. No thanks, I'll do it myself for that kinda dough!

Dennis

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:22 AM

renegad44

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Originally Posted by uncle52

thanks for the responses so far. local Stealership was trying to tell me $250 for labor. Can you believe that?

One of my favorites, beverage is optional, to your taste....

http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:22 AM

Whiteonrice

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Originally Posted by uncle52

thanks for the responses so far. local Stealership was trying to tell me $250 for labor. Can you believe that?

Hey...that's only $62.50 a shock. With a lift and all I bet it takes the better part of an hour to replace all four.

Rick

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Jul 29, 2008 | 12:33 AM

slverc5

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Originally Posted by renegad44

One of my favorites, beverage is optional, to your taste....

http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm

I just did mine today following the instructions on the link. Couple of things I noted is that the passenger side rear is a little harder to remove, you will need to compress it a little bit to remove it, plus if you have time to remove the rear tie rod connection -do it, it'll probably make the job easier, plus you don't have to use the wire ties, I used chicken wire or laundry wire or hanger wires not sure what they're called -did the job for me. But anyway, for a non professional like me. It took me about 4 1/2 hrs total on jacks from setting the tools, lifting the car and basically cleaning up after install. So for a professional with lifts, it's most likely maybe an 1 1/2 hr to 2 hr job that's why dealers are charging you about $250 because labor now cost between $100 to $150 an hour in the dealership. Save yourself some money and do it yourself.

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:37 AM

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St. Jude Donor '06-'07

thanks again

This forum is the best for information and advice from folks who know. I looked at the install pics and it seems like a good opportunity to try. And I always look for ways to save money! You guys are awesome.

Uncle

Jul 29, 2008 | 12:46 AM

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always get the straight scoop here

Jul 29, 2008 | 02:03 AM

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dieseldave56

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Two flat rate choices

Southwest? Well in San Diego shop labor rates are in the $100 dollar an hour range. But if you go just a little bit more south you're in the 100 Pesos per hour range.

Jul 29, 2008 | 02:07 AM

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moserbe

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Do it yourself, it's not that hard. Make sure that you have some extra long wire ties. If you lived near me, I'd do it for you for a six pack.

Jul 29, 2008 | 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar

30 minutes and 2 jackstands

simple

Jul 29, 2008 | 09:28 AM

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slverc5

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Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle52

What type of shocks are you going to be putting in anyway. I got a used C6 Z51 shocks to replace my basic FE1 shocks. As you can see in the pic -I don't have to tell you that there will be a huge difference in ride. Because the FE1 shocks ( top) is way thinner compared to the more thicker/meatier C6 Z51 shocks (bottom) that I installed. Ride wise - better ride/better feel of the road

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by renegad44

One of my favorites, beverage is optional, to your taste....

http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm

Great link. Very easy to follow but I have one serious problem with this procedure. In the 2-3 hours this takes, doesn't your beer get warm sitting there on the pavement? I would have to add a cooler to this process.

Jul 29, 2008 | 11:12 PM

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uncle52

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the yuks are online

A cooler would do wonders in 100 degree heat like we have here. I also thought the procedures were really outlined well in the link. I got some Z06 shocks and slverc5 is right, they are bulkier. Should ride a whole lot better. Thanks again everyone. You guys are something else.

Uncle52
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