Changing front struts?

manley · June 18, 2013

So I picked up a set of Rancho shocks (take-offs) from another member here. I didn't realize when I bought them that they weren't a DIY-swap... but that's my fault. I called my tire guy this morning, and he wants $200 to swap them. Additionally, he recommends an alignment (and included it in the quote). Seriously? Is that a rip, or about right?

Thanks in advance...

scott

Carder09 · June 18, 2013

How are they not a diy?

AzDragonLord · June 18, 2013

An alignment is definitely needed after swapping struts.

TooTall1 · June 18, 2013

How are they not a diy?

Only a DIY if you own a strut compressor.

Carder09 · June 18, 2013

Ain't hard to find.

gmtech4 · June 19, 2013

easy to find yes and easy to hurt yourself

manley · June 20, 2013

Anybody wanna buy them? It's just not worth $200 to swap, IMHO.

manley · June 24, 2013

Posted in the FS section... $100 OBO.

Thanks for the answers.

white1500 · June 29, 2013

Put up for sale because you can't afford $200 to replace them?

Have you tried finding other places to do the replacement for you?

I'm sure there are better places that don't look as nice that can do just as good of a job.

Or keep the struts for a while until you have the funds to pay for the job to be done by someone else.

manley · June 29, 2013

It's not about the funds so much... I just don't see the value in the upgrade, honestly. Like I said, I should have done the research before buying them...