Legacy strut installation

svxxx-26 · 09-14-2000, 01:26 PM

Just got my new KYB GR-2 struts in the other day. Called up my favorite (until now) tire/shock/alignment shop to schedule the installation. At first, the mechanic that answered said sure, no problem, bring it in tomorrow, Then there was a long pause and the manager gets on and tells me "no, it's a 7 hour job and we don't get into putting struts on Subaru's anymore". HUH? WHAT?
So is strut installation THAT major a job or was the guy just pissed because I didn't buy the parts off him?

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chris300zxtt · 09-14-2000, 02:01 PM

Honestly, you could do it yourself. It it not hard at all. It will probably take you 4-5 hours your first time. IF you run into any problems, just give me a call, and I'd be happy to walk you through it.

Chris
TRiTuning
1-877-988-6464

svxxx-26 · 09-15-2000, 07:02 AM

Thanks for the info! I'm not a mechanic but I didn't think it was that major a job.
When I get enough courage up I'll give you a call.

Subie Gal · 09-15-2000, 07:50 AM

hehehehe...
it all depends... if ya run into problems... it "could" be difficult to do the installation...

KYB/AGX - when i put them on my car... it took at LEAST 7 hours...

DMS - took 4 and that's with all air tools and including the time it took for the alignment...

just giving you a heads up.

j.

svxxx-26 · 09-15-2000, 10:47 AM

Subie Gal, I hear you loud and clear!
"Upon further review", I think that I'll get a professional to do the install - not that I couldn't do it myself if I had the time!

DLC · 09-15-2000, 07:54 PM

My brother and i installed GR2s in my Legacies in 4 hours both times. No power tools, just muscles, and plenty of them.

It's not hard but good tools and plenty of elbow grease are required.

I saved a ton of cash this way and it was kinda fun, in a sick way.

Oh, and you can check out my install report on Legacy Central or Turbo-Centric.
http://www.xmission.com/~dac http://www.xmission.com/~dac/centric.htm

[This message has been edited by DLC (edited September 15, 2000).]

09-14-2000, 01:26 PM	#1
svxxx-26 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1645 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sissonville, WV, USA	Legacy strut installation Just got my new KYB GR-2 struts in the other day. Called up my favorite (until now) tire/shock/alignment shop to schedule the installation. At first, the mechanic that answered said sure, no problem, bring it in tomorrow, Then there was a long pause and the manager gets on and tells me "no, it's a 7 hour job and we don't get into putting struts on Subaru's anymore". HUH? WHAT? So is strut installation THAT major a job or was the guy just pissed because I didn't buy the parts off him? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-14-2000, 02:01 PM	#2
chris300zxtt Scooby Newbie Member#: 532 Join Date: Nov 1999 Vehicle: 93 Nissan 300ZTT Black on Black	Honestly, you could do it yourself. It it not hard at all. It will probably take you 4-5 hours your first time. IF you run into any problems, just give me a call, and I'd be happy to walk you through it. Chris TRiTuning 1-877-988-6464

09-15-2000, 07:02 AM	#3
svxxx-26 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1645 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sissonville, WV, USA	Thanks for the info! I'm not a mechanic but I didn't think it was that major a job. When I get enough courage up I'll give you a call.

09-15-2000, 07:50 AM	#4
Subie Gal GC84Ever Super Moderator Member#: 301 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: WA Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS/70 Van 02 WRX Rally Stud	hehehehe... it all depends... if ya run into problems... it "could" be difficult to do the installation... KYB/AGX - when i put them on my car... it took at LEAST 7 hours... DMS - took 4 and that's with all air tools and including the time it took for the alignment... just giving you a heads up. j.

09-15-2000, 10:47 AM	#5
svxxx-26 Scooby Newbie Member#: 1645 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sissonville, WV, USA	Subie Gal, I hear you loud and clear! "Upon further review", I think that I'll get a professional to do the install - not that I couldn't do it myself if I had the time!

09-15-2000, 07:54 PM	#6
DLC out back Moderator Member#: 1964 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: 84XXX Vehicle: 01 BH Blue/Bronze	My brother and i installed GR2s in my Legacies in 4 hours both times. No power tools, just muscles, and plenty of them. It's not hard but good tools and plenty of elbow grease are required. I saved a ton of cash this way and it was kinda fun, in a sick way. Oh, and you can check out my install report on Legacy Central or Turbo-Centric. http://www.xmission.com/~dac http://www.xmission.com/~dac/centric.htm [This message has been edited by DLC (edited September 15, 2000).]