Strut replacement cost
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 636
Likes: 3
From: Orange County, Ca
C350
Strut replacement cost
Its time for me to replace my front struts and rear shocks. I have been quoted anywhere from $460 to $800 just for the labor if I bring in my own parts which means that they are charging at least $115 per hour considering its a 4 hour job (which it shouldn't be).
Does this sound excessively high to you guys? Also, I'm considering the Bilstein B4 Struts, do you have any other replacement suggestions? I don't want to spend too much on the car since its already at 167K miles.
Does this sound excessively high to you guys? Also, I'm considering the Bilstein B4 Struts, do you have any other replacement suggestions? I don't want to spend too much on the car since its already at 167K miles.
Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 77
Likes: 1
2015 BMW 550i xDrive; 2017 GLC300; 2013 C300 (SOLD)
Standard labor time to replace struts/shocks for this car is 3hr for front and 1.7hr for rear. Obviously shops can take more time to replace but that's the recommended average.
With that said, replacing shocks and struts on this car is not that hard if you have some knowledge of working on a car. I upgraded to the Bilstein HD (B6) and I did the install myself. It took me about 6 hours only because i didn't have a second set of hands. It goes without saying that working on suspension parts is one of the most dangerous things you can do on your car, so pay the professional if you don't know what you're doing.
Definitely go with the B6s if you can afford them. I swapped my OEMs with the B6 at only 20K because I couldn't take how bouncy (and ****ty) the original struts/shocks were. Sachs are pure junk. The car definitely feels more grounded now. FCP Euro is the place to get them.
With that said, replacing shocks and struts on this car is not that hard if you have some knowledge of working on a car. I upgraded to the Bilstein HD (B6) and I did the install myself. It took me about 6 hours only because i didn't have a second set of hands. It goes without saying that working on suspension parts is one of the most dangerous things you can do on your car, so pay the professional if you don't know what you're doing.
Definitely go with the B6s if you can afford them. I swapped my OEMs with the B6 at only 20K because I couldn't take how bouncy (and ****ty) the original struts/shocks were. Sachs are pure junk. The car definitely feels more grounded now. FCP Euro is the place to get them.
