How much $ for shock install?
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How much $ for shock install?
I want to have c6z06 shocks installed on my 98 c5. I would buy them myself (GMPartshouse) and have a repair shop install the four shocks. What would be a fair price for just the install?
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Installing shocks is not difficult, i did myselef in about 3-4 hrs but i also did brake pads, and other cleaning stuff including lowering C5. I would assume 2 hrs of labor for the shop guys.
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I guess it depends on what you call "fair". It's typical for shops to charge $60-90/hr for labor. Where you live can affect the labor rate as well. You need to shop around, with a high importance in selecting a shop that is familiar with your vehicle.
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Throw an END of SUMMER MOD party. Beer/sodas/Pizza, Hell, you will have a yard full of cool corvettes and mechanics eager to make your car BETTER FASTER Harder Stronger!! Are you sure that shocks are all you want done!
Your almost close enough for ME to show up!
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I did mine in about 2 hours by myself. Go to the "Events" section for your area and do a post for mod party. Not only would you meet some nice vette guys, you could learn a lot. $50 for beer and chips is a better investment than $140 at a garage. Good luck with it.
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That would be a great idea but I have been working 6 days a week and always on weekends. That’s why I’m not considering a DIY project. Plus the fact I dont have jacks.
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I did mine myself, you can do this.
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I'd go with the others and say probably about 2hrs. You could get some mechanics wire (or about 0.040" solid MIG wire) and tie the new shocks closed with it using a loop over each end (not in the bolt holes. Probably over 1/2 the time I spent with the C6Z06 shocks was trying to tie them closed enough I could get them in place.
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I'd go with the others and say probably about 2hrs. You could get some mechanics wire (or about 0.040" solid MIG wire) and tie the new shocks closed with it using a loop over each end (not in the bolt holes. Probably over 1/2 the time I spent with the C6Z06 shocks was trying to tie them closed enough I could get them in place.
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