well i have all new struts already in the car. the rears i did myself 2 years ago, the fronts were done this past spring when i had my mechanic replace the front pan (a little 'while youre in there' work).
but my rear bushings are toast and im sick of the 'paris dakar' look. also my rear wheel bearings need replaced. i know how much bushings cost, neatrix and elephant racing, as well as other parts (wheel bearings).
i want to go with elephant racing bushings as i had originally planned on.. but that might have gone to the crapper since ive decided to have the engine rebuilt rather than go with a slightly used runner. it will all depend on the final bill when i get the engine back.
but if a shop were to do it, how much would it cost minus parts? is it a $1000 job? $1500 job?
i would attempt it myself, but my parents are selling their house and i no longer have access to my parents garage.
the garage at my place.. well.. its a cracker jack box with barely enough room to allow me to open the doors. as far as doing it in the drive way, my driveway is on a slope that goes down hill towards the road.
on top of that since i have never done it and i dont know anyone in the area who could help me if i get over my head, i think its best i take it to the shop.