they didn't quote me 2-3 thousand. From what i have heard that is about what it costs. about how much should it cost for a auto repair shop to change the motor and shocks. This is a legit auto repair shop business so im not looking at a do it yourself price. I dont know if they will order the stuff from rockauto or who they get the parts from? I am out of town on vacation and bringing the car in on March 6th and want to drive it to the Black Hills SD on the 12th. I don't have the time or the knowledge to order all the parts they need to do the job. and for all I know they might not install customer bought parts? Thanks.
well lets see
1. you can always call and ask a shop if they will install a customer provided part, all they can say is no. my local chevy dealer will install anything I bring them they do not care they are making money on labor either way obviously any warranty is on me that's a given and will always be the case no matter who does it.
2. what you "heard" 2-3k is incorrect unless it's from people that got fleeced by whoever.....
3. you "could" do it yourself with some basic hand tools, you do not need a lift or anything special, rear shocks are done with the suspension static, preferably you want 2 jacks one to hold the vehicle when you take a wheel off and 1 to hold and slightly move the axle in place while you do the shock.
the pump has 3 bolts and a couple connectors. you can do it all in your driveway or garage in a couple hours.
rockauto: the rear shocks (arnott as2708 are $200 each plus a refundable $50 core) so $500 initial cost and $100 back when the old ones are returned
the dorman air pump is like $250-300 (shop around you could maybe find is less)
so basically you are looking at around $800 out of pocket cost, -$100 refunded so $700
then either you do it yourself or pay around 2hrs labor for a shop to do it
if you want a shop to do it and they will install your parts then just ask "how much to R&R the rear shocks and air pump" R&R is a short term for remove and replace
