redvet

I just got my Bilstein order and will let my mechanic install 'em.
It's way too cold and I don't feel dealing with the springs.
How long should a mechanic take for a all around install on my '99 Pre Runner?

rchavis

2 hours max. That's if he doesn't have the right tools, runs in to problems with rusted nut's etc. A good mechanic with the right tools? I'd say 1 hr.

redvet

The fronts are struts,right?
The nuts are rusted pretty good.

Mike06

It all depends on how much work he has to do on that particular day. I say anywhere from 1 hour to 4 hours.

redvet

My mechanic could have done a number on me last week.
I just bought my '99 36000 mile Toyota Certified Pre Runner and had him check go over everything.
Front brakes and rotors just freshly done,belts and hoses were new,tires new,coolant fresh,new Toyota battery etc.
The truck is solid!

All he did was a trans fluid fluid and filter change and gas filter.
Did charge me $219 for the service and check up.
He said changing the shocks isn't that easy on this truck.
I'm thinking over 2 hours at $72 per.


I'm now impressed by Toyota's Certification practices.I even got a free Carfax.
The shock change is my idea.