Suspension Sway bar install question
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Sway bar install question
Hey! So I'm wondering what a reasonable estimate of time is for this job? I bought the NM bar and the dealer wants 3.5 hrs at $110 to install. So what $385?! They says its absolutely that much because you have to drop the rear subframe, which sounds like absolute nonsense from everything I've read. Actually i looked at the install and it looks like I could do it myself, just don't have the time to. So what's reasonable?
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What Mini do you have? This tech article may be of some assistance with insight on how long/how much the job should take/cost.
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Your quote actually sounds about right per the book quote. I had a shop ready to install for me for 1hr Labor at $89phr. When their Manager looked it up he informed me that the book states 5.9hrs. They don't take into fact that an amature can get this done in about 2hrs with the right tools. Each part involved has a quote.
Remove wheels/drop shocks = set hrs
Remove end links/sway bar mounts = set hrs
Subframe, etc... Get my point.
This job is easy. If you have basic tools and access to a lift, I'd recommend doing it yourself. If not, you may be looking at an avg. of $300 and up. Unless you have connections.
Good luck...
Remove wheels/drop shocks = set hrs
Remove end links/sway bar mounts = set hrs
Subframe, etc... Get my point.
This job is easy. If you have basic tools and access to a lift, I'd recommend doing it yourself. If not, you may be looking at an avg. of $300 and up. Unless you have connections.
Good luck...
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Nice
You could have got it done with jack stands, but it could have ended up being a PITA of an install with the limited space.
Smart choice.
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