re: labor cost F/R shocks on 4KQ

[Dylan Jenkins <dylan@vt.edu>]

Sammy wrote:

>Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 23:52:31, -0500
>From: DQVT74A@prodigy.com ( CHANGLONG   HUNG)
>Subject: labor cost F/R shocks on 4KQ

>Hi all, 

>How many hours of labor is reasonable to replace front and rear 
>shocks on the '87 4KQ.  I got an estimate yesterday, parts is $495 
>for Boge Turbo Gas, labor is 8 hrs front and 5 hrs rear for a total 
>of 14 at $65 an hour.  I think it is outrageous.  Any suggestions 
>would be appreciated.  By the way, I am in NYC area and labor is just 
>way too much around here.  TIA

>Sammy
>'874KQ

Sammy.....

Really can't compare on the labor costs, but Blau sells Boge TG for $300/4
struts. For another $120 you can get new front mounts (recommend for front,
new mounts not essential for rear), boots, & stops.

Dylan Jenkins
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