Kade Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, tell them you'll buy the parts from somewhere else and just charge for labor.... Lots of shops won't do that, and the ones that will won't give you a warranty. This. Everything is fixed now and I have like $19 in the bank lol 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT (Silver) Deck: Pioneer X3600BHS Amps: RF P1000X5 Front: RF P16-S Rear: RF P1694 Subs: 1 RF P3D2-10 Cabling: Stinger 6 channel RCA, RF 4gauge kit, SkyHighCarAudio 16gauge speaker wire. Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188246-caliber-build Professional Networking: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kade-mallett-332b8a104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Esgedi Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, tell them you'll buy the parts from somewhere else and just charge for labor.... Lots of shops won't do that, and the ones that will won't give you a warranty. I absolutely hate that. When the clutch packs in my trailblazer went out i wanted to have it rebuilt with a kit from monster transmission. The shop i took it to would only do it with stock replacements. Like, what in the world is the point? Why shouldn't i just do it myself and save some coin? Anyway, OP, struts have a lifetime of about 100,000 miles before they stop doing their intended purpose. If your car is at or over that, they probably do actually need to be replaced. As for the camber bolts though, unless your car was in an accident i see no reason why you'd need them. It should still have the factory geometry. Don't trust a shop but you personally just smoked two decks, makes sense. 03' Trailblazer LTDayton Designer 6.5"s & Silkie tweetersDayton Audio Ultimax 18"Pioneer 9601 & 8604XS Power D34002 runs 1/0Singer 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandpride684 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, tell them you'll buy the parts from somewhere else and just charge for labor....Lots of shops won't do that, and the ones that will won't give you a warranty. Oh yeah didn't think about it like that lol....well a good reason to learn how to do it yourself....save me a lot of money doing it that way... Build Log http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186921-blk9te-07-yukon-slo-mo-build/page-3?hl=%2Bblk9te#entry2881410 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron36 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Y wouldnt that shop buy ready struts and the bolt kit that place sounds like a shitty place get a 2nd opinion 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk13 Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, tell them you'll buy the parts from somewhere else and just charge for labor.... Lots of shops won't do that, and the ones that will won't give you a warranty. I absolutely hate that. When the clutch packs in my trailblazer went out i wanted to have it rebuilt with a kit from monster transmission. The shop i took it to would only do it with stock replacements. That's a little different than the discussion going on here. Upgraded parts vs. basic repair work. I would have put the shop in touch with Monster directly to see if they'd be willing to take it on with more knowledge and a little bit of profit in parts for them--if Monster would give them a wholesale price. Static drops are my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kade Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 What did the 646 include ? My receipt says: Labor R&R Lower Control Arms - $70 per side - $140 total Align Front System - $65 total Parts Lower Control Arms - $220.66 per side - $441.32 total After taxes, $709 and some change. Day before I had to get my front 2 tires replaced...That was $263. I. AM. BROKE. 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT (Silver) Deck: Pioneer X3600BHS Amps: RF P1000X5 Front: RF P16-S Rear: RF P1694 Subs: 1 RF P3D2-10 Cabling: Stinger 6 channel RCA, RF 4gauge kit, SkyHighCarAudio 16gauge speaker wire. Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188246-caliber-build Professional Networking: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kade-mallett-332b8a104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kade Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 If you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself, tell them you'll buy the parts from somewhere else and just charge for labor.... Lots of shops won't do that, and the ones that will won't give you a warranty. I absolutely hate that. When the clutch packs in my trailblazer went out i wanted to have it rebuilt with a kit from monster transmission. The shop i took it to would only do it with stock replacements. Like, what in the world is the point? Why shouldn't i just do it myself and save some coin? Anyway, OP, struts have a lifetime of about 100,000 miles before they stop doing their intended purpose. If your car is at or over that, they probably do actually need to be replaced. As for the camber bolts though, unless your car was in an accident i see no reason why you'd need them. It should still have the factory geometry. I'm at 112k miles. I'm not sure what was done with the car pre-53k miles. This shop said the lower control arms was the problem. It's definitely a more quiet ride now. 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT (Silver) Deck: Pioneer X3600BHS Amps: RF P1000X5 Front: RF P16-S Rear: RF P1694 Subs: 1 RF P3D2-10 Cabling: Stinger 6 channel RCA, RF 4gauge kit, SkyHighCarAudio 16gauge speaker wire. Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188246-caliber-build Professional Networking: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kade-mallett-332b8a104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadWarrior Posted March 25, 2016 Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Labor is cool, 60-70 an hour is pretty standard for independent shops but they charged you almost 100% mark up on the parts. I usually only charge 40-50% depending on what I have to go through to get them. Each to his own I suppose. Bright side is you will not be grinding off the new tires and you won't have to worry about blowing a tire, having a steer tire go down is never fun. Plus it should be a little better on fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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