Car: Acura Integra automatic, 97, 175k miles, used for commuting and carpooling (2-4 people on a regular basis) and mostly freeway commute.
Still ride alright, I feel that the shocks are worn as braking will make the nose dive. I am going to replace them with either Tokico Blue or Bilstein, and enjoy another 120k or so before I get another car. Now while I am at it, I am thinking about replacing all the bushings too.
The question is, I heard that bushing is expensive labor wise and definitely not a low hanging fruit. Last time I heard if you take the whole suspension apart and bring it to the shop, just pressing them in/out will cost $250. If you bring the car in and have them take them apart, then it is well over $800 to $1000. Not worth it for a car that is only $5000 or so.
Anyone have any suggestion? Just inspect and replace as you need? or do they usually last 2x as long as shocks?
The car is not raced or beaten, just driving with heavy load (hauling 3 people and cargo on a regular basis).
Still ride alright, I feel that the shocks are worn as braking will make the nose dive. I am going to replace them with either Tokico Blue or Bilstein, and enjoy another 120k or so before I get another car. Now while I am at it, I am thinking about replacing all the bushings too.
The question is, I heard that bushing is expensive labor wise and definitely not a low hanging fruit. Last time I heard if you take the whole suspension apart and bring it to the shop, just pressing them in/out will cost $250. If you bring the car in and have them take them apart, then it is well over $800 to $1000. Not worth it for a car that is only $5000 or so.
Anyone have any suggestion? Just inspect and replace as you need? or do they usually last 2x as long as shocks?
The car is not raced or beaten, just driving with heavy load (hauling 3 people and cargo on a regular basis).
