akcapr

Mine dont want to come off, the bolts are seized up. So im just wondering if anyone knows how much to expect for labor costs if i had a shop do it.. thanks

southernSCHEME

no more than an hour or 2 of labor.. $150 tops

akcapr

ok cool. and do i get charged extra if the bolts snap when theyre trying to take them out?

devney

I'd just call a shop and ask them. Of course they're going to charge you more if it takes longer but it probably doesn't take them long since they have the tools.

ej6kid

My lower control arm bolt was snapped. I work at adealer though so the tech did mine for free but it took all like 20 mins

TraptPatriot

Get an angle-grinder, saw that bad boy off. Then buy a new one at the dealer, and install.

Or, use tons of PB Blaster and let it soak for a day or two. Then an impact wrench or a big breaker bar should do the trick.

Libertariat

Agreed. Get a metal chisel (safety glasses) or an angle grinder and cut/grind the bolt off. Replace it with a bolt from the dealer and you're good to go.

That's exactly what the shop will do. Except with an air chisel and probably use different bolts.

akcapr

yeah i bet i could get it out myself, but after doing my coilovers... and having to drill out the old bolts... id rather just pay a shop. i went through 15 hardmetal drill bits to drill through the bolts that connected my shock tower to the LCA, after they snapped when i took a breaker to it.

250,000 miles really rusts the **** out of those bolts

killahatch

the performance shops around here charged 150

alphalanos

Soak everything in PB a few times for several days before you do the job. Usually makes it alot easier

xlilriceboix

wowwwww wth...lolz that kinda of high to charge for lca. u guy need to live down here in so cali n get 50 labor charge for lca lolz

AnthonyEKPRJ

and then the cars stolen in a week. Damn socal thieves.

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