Shock/Strut installation, how many hrs?

[WeeYari]

The question is for a 'skilled mechanic'.

I would assume this means a trained technician, in a shop, with all appropriate tools. If that is the case, then job should take no more than 1.5 hrs.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

The question is for a 'skilled mechanic'.

I would assume this means a trained technician, in a shop, with all appropriate tools. If that is the case, then job should take no more than 1.5 hrs.

And folks here have stated that stealerships quote 4-5 hours.

[1stToyota]

I assume you're asking to see what the labor charge will be...Mitchell1 labor guide: roughly 3.2 hrs [front], 1.6 hrs [rear]...about 5 hrs, total

And I'd advise against going into a Service Center or Dealership, armed with the "I'll pay 2 hrs, tops" ...they'll most likely just laugh and say "do it yourself"

...OR, they may just hire you on the spot, if you can do f&r struts/shocks in that amount of time (1.5 to 2 hrs), guaranteed work, and with no mistakes