Just got a dealer quote....good or bad?

So i want to add some 5100's to my 09 4x4 AC. I had the rear TSB done and want to level it out.

Dealer told me they charge $103.00 per hour, and it would take 2 hours.

Also told me that i'd need an alignment...is this true?

That would mean I'd be in $200 for labor, and $100 for the alignment.
$300 total...

anyone else out there get a better deal? Do i really need an alignment?

 

I say get the parts and wait for a mod day in your area.

 

my local 4x4 shop quoted me $35 to do front shock install. you must be getting 4 shocks installed but still $200 seems high.

 

Alignment from any other shop would probably cost you $50. Find someone near your area to help with the install.

 

You should have had done it during the TSB. I had the dealer install the 5100 during the TSB fix and they did it for free. Have you checked with a non dealer shop?

 

Yes, you will need an alignment

Install them your self, it is very easy.

 

thats a RIP. with air tools and the wall mount spring compressor they would have, the job could be done in a little over an hour on the front for 5100's only. thats not including the alignment

 

Yeah they dont call it a stealership for nothing!

 

install yourself ,then take it to get alignment done.4 wheel align 60 bucks

 

I don't know how...and i don't think i have the right tools? Any DIY writeups? what tools r needeD?

 

where do you live..??

 

Maine! anyone want to help! I'll buy the beer!

Just checked a local 4x4 shop...they want 160 for the install and 130 for the alignment....a little cheaper than the stealership...but still sounds high....

 

$160 is about right for the install I guess but that alignment price is WAY to high!

 

Go to a tire shop to do the alignment should be around $40-$50. Or get the lifetime alignment from Firestone like I did for $120; I get my truck aligned every six months.

 

I paid $160+40 for alignment. my dealer who did my TSB would not install anything aftermarket. A**HOLES !

 

Can you tell me more about this? Is it available in Maine?

 

where did you have it done?

 

Sears $40 a side,$70 align.

 

stay away from sears.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/63502-alignment-sears.html

get that 4x4 shop to install them and take somewhere else to have it aligned.
you can do the rears yourself in about 30 mins. if you dont have any tools yo can get a mechanic tool kit from walmart for like 20 bucks

 

good to know,still cant beat the strut install price not to much they can screw up on that