new rear shocks.
hey i need some advice. i took my car tot he shop to have some work done on it. and they say i need new rear shocks. and its going to cost $300 for parts and labor. is that a decent price?
|
Unless he is selling shocks for $125.00 each something's not right. Rear shocks on our cars are very easy to replace. Wheel comes off - bolt on top and bottom of shocks. Pretty simple and can be done with basic tools.
|
yeah just went and bought a pair of shocks. got 1 1/2 on. then stripped a bolt :red: so waiting for girlfriend to get here to go to lowes and find a new bolt. or the junk yard to get it for $10... damn con men..
|
hey, make sure you keep an eye on that stripped out bolt. i did the same to mine, and it worked it's way out three times while i was driving. kinda scary when you're cruisin and the bottom falls out. i ended up drilling out the mounting hole, and putting a longer bolt through with a nut to hold it in place. good luck man, later.
|
ill keep that in mind. thanks
|
Put a floor jack under the rear beam so you can line it up with the shock. That should help prevent cross threading.
|
^ X2 ^
& If you are concerned about the stripped one, get a longer bolt, long enough to put Nut on the end & use Loc-Tite.. 1Panel2NV- Sharp looking new ride man !!! |
Originally Posted by 1Panel2NV
(Post 451418)
Put a floor jack under the rear beam so you can line it up with the shock. That should help prevent cross threading.
|
Does anyone have a how-to or maybe some pictures of changing out the rear shocks. I too was told I needed to replace the rear shocks in my HHR.
I was only quoted $180 though. Also, does anyone have a recommendation as to a good brand that isn't too pricey. Thanks |
There's a Sticky in the How To section.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:37 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands