Hey,
There is fluid leaking from my rear struts which means, time for a replacement! The three quotes I have gotten are in the $500-$600 range for replacement (including parts and labor). I was thinking about doing it myself. I have the tools to do it.
Is this a good idea? Or should I just take it to the shop and put the repair in their hands? I would call myself a beginner/intermediate mechanic. I have the hayes manual and access to youtube.
If I do it.. I don't want to install crap struts. Anyone have a recommendation for struts that are nice but don't break the bank?
Do I have to get an alignment after I do this job?
Are spring compressors as sketchy as they are made out to be?
Is there potential to "mess up" and make this repair a much more expensive one?
I do know a former mechanic that could help me with the job.. Would $100 be a fair price to help with this project?
Thanks!!!
There is fluid leaking from my rear struts which means, time for a replacement! The three quotes I have gotten are in the $500-$600 range for replacement (including parts and labor). I was thinking about doing it myself. I have the tools to do it.
Is this a good idea? Or should I just take it to the shop and put the repair in their hands? I would call myself a beginner/intermediate mechanic. I have the hayes manual and access to youtube.
If I do it.. I don't want to install crap struts. Anyone have a recommendation for struts that are nice but don't break the bank?
Do I have to get an alignment after I do this job?
Are spring compressors as sketchy as they are made out to be?
Is there potential to "mess up" and make this repair a much more expensive one?
I do know a former mechanic that could help me with the job.. Would $100 be a fair price to help with this project?
Thanks!!!