Shock/Strut installation, how many hrs?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

You'll have an easier time with the front struts. The rear shocks require removing a bunch of interior piece to gain access to the top nut.

[Loren]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

You'll have an easier time with the front struts. The rear shocks require removing a bunch of interior piece to gain access to the top nut.

Huh? It's been a while since I removed and misplaced mine, but isn't there just a pop-off cover over the top of the rear shocks?

To answer the question: 3-4 hours is reasonable for an experienced mechanic who isn't a Yaris expert. Any real shop is likely to charge you the 5-hour book rate.

None of this includes realigning the front. (no alignment required on the rear)

[Nexus1155]

I didn't even think I used spring compressors for this install for the fronts

Rears pop right in very easy, you should have no issues or waste time there, legit takes 10 mins after jacking it up properly.

Fronts youll have the issue with breaking the top nut loose, WEAR GLOVES, I didn't remove wiper cowl, just finagled myself in there, Fronts take a bit longer because stuff needs to come apart.

Read the DIY guide a couple times and it should take you with setup and prep under 2 hrs.

*Oh you're replacing the whole assembly and not just springs, might be easier for you then.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Loren

Huh? It's been a while since I removed and misplaced mine, but isn't there just a pop-off cover over the top of the rear shocks?

To answer the question: 3-4 hours is reasonable for an experienced mechanic who isn't a Yaris expert. Any real shop is likely to charge you the 5-hour book rate.

None of this includes realigning the front. (no alignment required on the rear)

From what I remember on when El Jefe helped me out, the only way he gained access to it was by removing a good portion of the rear interior. This is for the sedan folks, not for the LB folks. I know the LB has a cover that pops right off.