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I was quoted from $435-$1100. I don't have anywhere to work on my car, and I've never messed with a front end. It's a 96 Saab 900. I know the parts are quite alot, as I've researched them. Midas had the lowest quote and NTB was the highest. I wouldn't take my car to either of these places after speaking with them, so I am going with a local mechanic who I feel is honest.
Also, when a strut is replaced, is the shock separated from the unit and replaced, or is it a one piece deal, minus the coil? (I've only owned RWDs.)
Depending on what kind of strut your Saab has, which we don't know of course, they shouldn't take more than 1.5 hours per side.
Worse case scenario, you have a "coil-over" unit. That definetely adds to the process as the coil has to be separated from the shock with a press, which adds more time to the process and is a pain in the butt.
As you stated above, I assume the parts are very expensive.
Having said all that, I think $500 bucks sounds good. An alignment by itself costs from $75-$125, depending the shop. THat should give you an idea.
Thank you, Ed. I don't feel as I'm being taken, but I still had to check. I do believe these to be coil overs.
I absolutely hate to not be able to fix something, but it happens I guess.
You're welcome.
I understand your frustration, but if you have coilovers, even with mechanical skills I would encourage you to take it to a shop just because they have a wall mounted press to do the job safely and faster.
As i said above, separating the coils from the shock is often a huge pain in the butt, plus it is very dangerous.
Also, if you have a lot of miles in your care, you might as well changed the entire coilover assembly not just the shocks.
Coil springs eventually sag, and it is recommended to change them as well. Many aftermarket companies offer entire replacements for many vehicles, but I'm not sure about Saabs.
I fear a few extra parts is going to be needed. I only have 70,000 miles, and the driver's side is as firm as a newer car. Of course, I am getting both done and I instructed the mechanic to look around and make sure nothing else got whacked by the pothole impact.
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