tomcad95 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 I have a 95 deville and need to replace the front struts, I purchaced a pair of struts with the springs from strut master, is this a Job that can be done in ones drive-way, or do I need to briing it in, what would it the average cost be to have someone do the job. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 you can probably do it in your driveway, but plan on an afternoon for sure. Book is about 3 hours total for R&R both. 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navion Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 You will need a strut spring compressor, some 1/2" drive sockets and various assorted other tools. Following the installation, you will need a front end alignment. You may save some aggravation by inquiring if the alignment shop will install them for you. I have done it both ways. One of the considerations was how far from an alignment shop my garage was. If you decide to do it yourself, read up on the procedure before hand. That way you will know what tools to have on hand. Some automotive parts outlets have tools that you can rent. If you return them in good shape, they will give you all of your money back. Be careful around the compressed springs! If they get loose, they can kill you! It is not a bad job. Just some grunt work and a little time consuming. Take Care, Britt Britt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcad95 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 You will need a strut spring compressor, some 1/2" drive sockets and various assorted other tools. Following the installation, you will need a front end alignment. You may save some aggravation by inquiring if the alignment shop will install them for you. I have done it both ways. One of the considerations was how far from an alignment shop my garage was. If you decide to do it yourself, read up on the procedure before hand. That way you will know what tools to have on hand. Some automotive parts outlets have tools that you can rent. If you return them in good shape, they will give you all of your money back. Be careful around the compressed springs! If they get loose, they can kill you! It is not a bad job. Just some grunt work and a little time consuming. Take Care, Thanks, I as wondering, since the new struts came with the springs already attached, if I raise the front of the car where the front wheels are off the ground, shouldn't I be able to take the old struts off and put the new ones on without using a spring compressor. Britt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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