Installing Shocks and Struts

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I'm looking into having my local Lincoln dealership install OEM sport shocks front and rear. They told me $285 does this seem fair?
 
Ya, nah its just Labor... my buddy works at a lincoln dealership and is getting me the OEM Sports for $79 each which is a good deal... just curious on labor
 
A place like Pep Boys will charge ~$50 per wheel/shock.
 
ok i would just do it myself im weird about who works on my car take a sunday after noon and a 12pk
 
ok i would just do it myself im weird about who works on my car take a sunday after noon and a 12pk

It's definitely doable if you know the difference between a box and open end wrench. Mark one of the bolts, and it's position, before removal. That will make installation much easier. Also, if the LS has the old front anti-sway bar you can undo one link at a time. If you have the newer bar with the molded-on bushings you will need to undo both sides prior to releasing the shocks. The rears are a little more difficult. The shock/spring assembly will come out, you just have to twist while removing it. It takes some patience so don't force it. Two of us can do all 4 in just over an hour.
 
i thought about doing it myself except for the danger of a spring compressor. If it slips off, it could shoot to the moon.

As far as someone working on my car. I trust my dealership since i use to work there and have a buddy who does. I did think $285 is a little steep. About $72 per shock
 
So how different is the OEM sport vs Euro? How much more stiff is the euro...? too stiff for Michigan roads?
 

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