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looking for fair quote for struts and shocks work for 1978 280z


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Hi , Can anyone say what they think a fair quote would be for parts + labor for rear struts replacement. They are making some nasty noises as of lately. I might also need work done on the front end as well , if anyone knows what that should cost.. Any insight would be appreciated. I'm calling 2 mechanics in Los Angeles tomorrow to see what they quote. thanks

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Vague question with a vague answer. My shop charges about $90-125 an hour. 

 

As a cheap guess, about an hour a strut. Aren't the 280s shocks in the back? If so, about 0.7 a piece. 

 

 

 

 

You could buy the tools and parts needed for less than a real shop would cost. 

But, you may benefit by just paying a shop to diag what is really wrong rather than throwing parts at the car. 

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Shocks can easily last 20 years. When "it is time" is when the no longer stop rebound or jounce of the springs. Or when they are damaged.

 

Causes of rattling include loose bolts or broken parts. Maybe a spring isolator has come loose. Maybe the exhaust pipe hanger is broke or loose.

 

To test the strut shock-absorbing function, push down on each corner of the car, and let up suddenly. The car should bounce only 1 time. If it bounces multiple times, replace the inserts.

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