I took a forum members advice and called some local shops around Hamilton regarding an Energy Polyurethane Bushing master kit for installation.

I had one shop (Northern Motorsport) tell me it'd be 1 day to 1-1/2 days to complete the job with a cost of ~$600.

I then had another shop (Technical Edge Automotive) tell me at worst case scenario it would take him about 5 hours with a cost of ~$350 and that he had done it before a couple times.

Those are pretty far off answers... I would clearly hope the second option is true but considering how far off they are it has me speculating.

I'm going to call around some more places around here, but I was curious if anyone other canadian guys have done this through a shop and how long and how much it took to get it done.

Thanks guys.

Mark

 

Well I did the front control arm bushings on my car and it took me more than 5 hours with help, but I don't have a lift or a hydraulic press, so at a shop it'll be faster. The rear requires that the subframe be dropped, adding to the time and complexity of the job. I'd be damned impressed if someone could do it all in 5 hours.

Heck, it took me about 5 or so hours just to install the DTSS bushings.

If the one shop has done it before it'll likely take them less time than the other, but if the rate is higher it still could cost more.

 

Anyone else have any input?