Wow that is alot.
And I don't think the job is beyond you. I did it last year, using
Energy suspension
instead of V8 bushings. It was a few day job in spare time, but it
doesn't take
any special tools. Except for a little torch to get a stubborn bolt, I
can think of
nothing more than wreanches and sockets and a hammer.
Time is the critical factor.
Paul M. wrote:
>I have a question regarding shop costs for work on my
>1971 MGB.
>
>I have worn kingpins, and so I'm goign to rebuild the
>front suspension. I was planning to do it myself, and
>I've been assembling parts over the last month or so.
>These include:
>
>- Rebuilt swivel axles and kingpins
>- Wheels bearings - inner and outer
>- Wheel seals
>- Steering rack boots
>- V8 a-arm bushings
>- Negative camber a-arms
>- Tie rod ends
>
>Now I realize that it's too big a job for me and my
>handful of tools, so I called the local MG place for a
>quote on what it would cost to rebuild the front end
>using my parts. They came back with around $900, or
>$1040 if the rubber pieces at the cross member need to
>be replaced as well.
>
>This seems high to me, but is it?
>
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>Paul Misencik
>1971 MGB Vintage Race Project
>Huntersville, NC USA
>www.sopwithracing.com
>
>Learn the truth at www.misleader.org
>
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