How many hours...

[russoturristo]

... will it take to replace all front axle arms and 4 shocks all around?
Just trying to figure out the cost of labor:dunno
Thanks

[fragzem]

twelve hours, including the beer.

[NNY528I]

twelve hours, including the beer.


Really depends on the skill of the mechanic and the tolls/conditions of the work. With a lift and a fully equipped shop I would guess this cold be done in 6 to 8 hours, maybe less if the person has done the work before. In a garage on jackstands I would guess 8 to 10 hours, if there is beer then 12 to 14 hours. Either way it is a solid weekend project for a DIYer(day one , tear everything down, day 2 put it back together) The rear struts require tearing out the interior from the seat back, the front end is much easier, also if you have to press out bushes as opposed to just swapping the arms out that will add a bit of time as well.

[Petes540i6]

A long day. If you are going to do it on a weekend, I would do it on a saturday.