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bada450r · 02-28-2013, 08:54 PM

How much have you guys $pent on having a reputable shop installing the cradle bushings?
Just trying to get an idea. ... thanks

bada450r · 03-01-2013, 01:56 PM

No one? Even ball park....I got a quote and I thought it was way high, and I want to do it just wanna make sure I don't get burn....1g just labor is that about right or no?

v6sonoma · 03-01-2013, 02:18 PM

Not sure. I'm going to be doing mine in the spring. It's definitely an involved process. I'm basically removing half my rear anyways so I figured I might as well rip the whole thing out.

MA2010SS · 03-01-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bada450r

No one? Even ball park....I got a quote and I thought it was way high, and I want to do it just wanna make sure I don't get burn....1g just labor is that about right or no?

$1K just for labor is outrageous. It took me about 1.5 hours to remove the rear cradle using jackstands. Cut out the old bushings and remove from subframe and replace 2 - 3 hours and then re-install the cradle, I would probably put that number between $600 or less at $100/hr shop rate...I don't know that sounds high. This was not on a lift...I think with a lift the R&R of the cradle would be quicker for sure. I don't know what the shop rates are where you are at?

bada450r · 03-01-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

$1K just for labor is outrageous. It took me about 1.5 hours to remove the rear cradle using jackstands. Cut out the old bushings and remove from subframe and replace 2 - 3 hours and then re-install the cradle, I would probably put that number between $600 or less at $100/hr shop rate...I don't know that sounds high. This was not on a lift...I think with a lift the R&R of the cradle would be quicker for sure. I don't know what the shop rates are where you are at?

That is kind of how I felt, when I heard 1000 for labor....I was like I better do some homework before spending my hard earn cash...I'm still gonna do it just not thru the shop that gave me that quote....thanks

DuskSS · 03-01-2013, 03:57 PM

yeh gonna need to do this myself very soon. no facilities to do at home.
so will be paying as well.

need springs and the bushes and sways :(

Synner · 03-01-2013, 04:07 PM

A shop that has the right tool for removal can be done in a couple hours max. The rear doesn't need to come out, just lower the pumpkin while protecting the axle boots where they rest on the frame when lowered.

biggerisbetter · 03-01-2013, 04:15 PM

i wouldnt pay $1000 dollars to have that done. thats for sure haha

MA2010SS · 03-02-2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

A shop that has the right tool for removal can be done in a couple hours max. The rear doesn't need to come out, just lower the pumpkin while protecting the axle boots where they rest on the frame when lowered.

I do most of the work myself and have most of the tools to do the work right also, just don't have a lift to make things a little faster. $1K is high for that job.

urr2slo · 03-06-2013, 07:15 PM

Your in SoCal, call Haddad's, tell him I sent you. He does alot of Camaro's.

NC-V · 03-06-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

A shop that has the right tool for removal can be done in a couple hours max. The rear doesn't need to come out, just lower the pumpkin while protecting the axle boots where they rest on the frame when lowered.

Come on Synner, you usually pay better attention than that! Not diff bushings, Cradle bushings.

(I will give you the fact that it is in the rear end section, and not the suspension section)

The cradle will need to come out, or atleast get dropped a good bit to get the old bushings out. A shop that is familiar with the job should be able to have it done within 4 hrs or so, especially if you are only doing cradle bushings.

429 · 03-07-2013, 08:10 AM

4 hours of labor is a good deal/ id expect 6 at most shops. I can do them in about 1.5 hrs, but have lots of practice

SC2150 · 03-07-2013, 08:21 AM

App $300-$400.

HBMike · 03-07-2013, 12:47 PM

V's Automotive in orange can do it.

Tell him I sent You from hillbank and hell give you a damn good price.

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02-28-2013, 08:54 PM	#1
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03-01-2013, 01:56 PM	#2
bada450r Drives: 2011 2ss blk on blk convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: so-cal Posts: 135	No one? Even ball park....I got a quote and I thought it was way high, and I want to do it just wanna make sure I don't get burn....1g just labor is that about right or no? __________________ 2011 2ss black on black, v3 blown hauling ass and burning gas.

03-01-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	Not sure. I'm going to be doing mine in the spring. It's definitely an involved process. I'm basically removing half my rear anyways so I figured I might as well rip the whole thing out. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

03-01-2013, 03:57 PM	#6
DuskSS Bayou City Muscle Cars Drives: 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,443	yeh gonna need to do this myself very soon. no facilities to do at home. so will be paying as well. need springs and the bushes and sways :( __________________ 2013 2SS Dusk Edition Lethal Racing Stage V PER 418ci Forged LS3 530/520 SAE

03-01-2013, 04:15 PM	#8
biggerisbetter lll Drives: 2010 camaro ss L99 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 1,176	i wouldnt pay $1000 dollars to have that done. thats for sure haha __________________ PERFORMANCE DYNATECH LT 1 7/8 HEADERS, CATLESS MID PIPES, CORSA CATBACK, CAI. COLD AIR INTAKE w/ SCOOP, 1LE 3:91 GEARS, LETHAL RACING PROWLER CAM, LETHAL RACING DYNO TUNE, ENERGY CRADDLE BUSHING INSERTS, PADDLE SHIFTER RELOCATE KIT, 449RWHP/438TQ APPEARANCE COPO HOOD, ZL1 SPOILER, SLP BLACKOUT PANEL, PLASTI DIP WHEELS, HERITAGE GRILL, RETRO SS EMBLEMS, WEATHER TECH FLOOR MATS, ORANGE STITCHING

03-01-2013, 04:07 PM	#7
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	A shop that has the right tool for removal can be done in a couple hours max. The rear doesn't need to come out, just lower the pumpkin while protecting the axle boots where they rest on the frame when lowered.

03-06-2013, 07:15 PM	#10
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	Your in SoCal, call Haddad's, tell him I sent you. He does alot of Camaro's. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

03-07-2013, 08:10 AM	#12
429 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 726	4 hours of labor is a good deal/ id expect 6 at most shops. I can do them in about 1.5 hrs, but have lots of practice

03-07-2013, 08:21 AM	#13
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	App $300-$400.

03-07-2013, 12:47 PM	#14
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