Strut replacement cost

[zedman280]

Hi there, my mother in law was just quoted $ 1200.00 CAD to replace the rear struts (apparently one is leaking) on her 2002 Camry JXE. If she wanted to do the fronts as well it would be $ 1500.

That sounds ridiculously high priced. I have not looked into it yet, but are the struts that pricey ? I mean, it's an easy job, what gives ? are they trying to hose her ?

Just looking for an opinion.

cheers !

[MJZ]

Replace all 4 struts & Springs - $280 USD labor

[RICO8458]

Originally Posted by MJZ

Replace all 4 struts & Springs - $280 USD labor

yeah, here in NYC you can find any shop who can do this job fast and quick for a very low price. any experienced strut mechanic does this blindfolded having the right tools not more than 300 dollars labor.

[JohnGD]

Parts may be more expensive in Canada. In the US the rear struts are about $90 USD each plus shipping. The fronts are about $70 USD each. Therefore all four struts are about $320 USD+shipping.

The Monroes have a lifetime warranty and $50/axle credit to remove them if not satisfied with the ride ("Safe and Sound" guarantee in the US, not sure abut Canada). KYB does not warranty against normal wear. Monroe gives $50 axle to install/remove, so $100/axle may be more "reasonable".

Monroe 90-day Safe and Sound Guarantee:
http://www.monroe.com/support/warranty.asp

I'd recommend getting new struts mounts (front $50 USD each with new bearing, rear $38 USD each). The rears can usually be reused, but if the assemblies are taken apart, I'd change the rear mounts.

Get a four-wheel alignment after that for about $70 USD.

So in any case the shop is taking her for a ride.

For reference, check www.rockauto.com.

Originally Posted by zedman280

Hi there, my mother in law was just quoted $ 1200.00 CAD to replace the rear struts (apparently one is leaking) on her 2002 Camry JXE. If she wanted to do the fronts as well it would be $ 1500.

That sounds ridiculously high priced. I have not looked into it yet, but are the struts that pricey ? I mean, it's an easy job, what gives ? are they trying to hose her ?

Just looking for an opinion.

cheers !

[zedman280]

Thanks for all the replies and great info gents. It's most appreciated. I will be making some calls to see howmuch I can get the parts for locally, if it's quite high, I'll just order from rock auto and have shipped to the border !
Cheers and thanks again.