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12-23-2012, 03:18 PM

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skyline26

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Originally Posted by dr_fosg8

To replace all that, I would estimate someone that has experience doing it on the side for you should run 200-250 for just labor. I am also presuming that the person doing this for you will be using their own facility and tools also.

ya they work at a lexus dealership so he would be doing it on the weekend or after hours

12-23-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 07azhhr

Sky - this is what I do when someone wants me to work on their car for non basic stuff. I call the dealer and ask them how much it would be to do that job. Then I ask how much of that is labor but I stop there so I limit how much of their time I waste. From there you can figure at minimum of $75 an hour from the dealer. But you might get lucky on here with someone that can look up the book time directly for you.

Hint hint Chevymgr.......:)

haha good point

12-23-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dr_fosg8

If you could get someone to do all that work for 200-250. Take It!

I do all my own work. Time wise,the work that skyline listed is alot of labor. Anything under $400 labor ,should be a good deal.

12-23-2012, 06:36 PM

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I was just figuring about 4-5 hours for an experienced mechanic. On the side I would figure 50 an hour cash would be pretty good.

12-25-2012, 10:12 AM

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When I did my struts, it took me 1.5 hour to do both with QuickStruts, 2 hours to do both without.

When I did my complete control arm replacements it took me 45 minutes a side.

All times include jacking it up & down to jackstands, R&R wheels, stopping to open beverages, cussing at busted knuckles, finding the correct socket or extension etc.

So, it took a semi-skilled shade tree mechanic 3 hours to actually do the jobs start to finish, with beverage support. I will gladly accept $200 US if you drive to my garage and supply the parts and your own food and lodging.