need some guidance

[Bob Alcaro]

I have a 2002 (4x4) with original shocks, and have 88K miles. I changed the original tires at 18K miles to Michelin Cross Terrain and they have treated me well, but they also need replacement.

I've researched past posts and told my mechanic I want the Munroe Sensotrac (sp?) shocks and Goodyear Fortera Triple trac tires as replacements....................

He said the Munroe's are a good choice and suggested The Yokahama Geolander H/T-S for tires especially here in New England.......

He gave me a price of $1310. for the job which includes alignment.............

Question..............Is this price right for what i'm getting??

Thanks in advance..and your responses are much appreciated....

Bob

 

[Mike Dziubina]

shocks took me about 2 hours to do by myself kinda slow, new tires installed cost me 500 (kinda bought cheap tires though), alignment cost me around 100, i think your price is pretty fair considering the new tires and shocks, alignment, and labor. the shocks aren't hard to do if you are somewhat mechanical. i took my time and went on a 9-1-1 and it still took me only 2 hours. but sounds pretty good. getting ready for snow? i hear we are supposed to get slammed in the NE this year but you know, they always say that...

 

[Bill Barber]

Shop it, thats way high.

 

[Gerald Pierce]

If you are half way handy, you can do the shocks yourself easily. I did mine with my daughter (19) helping (we did plugs at the same time and I needed her small hands).

 

[Joe Turner]

Sounds cheap to me. Ford dealer I work at would be a lot higher.

 

[EddieS'04]

joecool, the ford dealer is always going to be higher. Then you will get the same crappy stock shocks. Never go to the dealer for something that can be done elsewhere.

 

[Paul Maurer 2]

I recently did shocks and tires on my '05



Monroe reflex shocks- $170

install $110



Nexen 18"Roadian tires- $425

Install $105



Total $810 Bought all on Ebay...figure a bit more for your tires.