Some guidance on hours to do rear....

[PaulTWinterton]

@Scottjeffrey

 

I know you are only looking for labor time, but I thought I'd add to the mix.  It's not a bad idea to address the bottom of the car while it is exposed.

 

Don't forget: CV boots is another job in itself.  Basically rebuilding the halfshafts, because they have to be dismantled to replace the boots.  More dough.

 

I probably spent $1000 on parts and services plus 120 hours of my (leisure) time, which did not include half shafts (been there, done that previously), on a FULL refresh of subframe components and undercarriage (Bpillar to Cpillar).

 

Full process:

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/239727-refresh-vs-restore-subframe-rere-and-undercoating-long/

 

Edited December 4, 2019 by PaulTWinterton

[jerryasi]

Damn Paul, you set the bar high, that's stunning. I've saved that picture because I'll need to correctly position my fuel pump. Allot changed under there from 1972 to 73. I went with black powder coat on my subframe. Lots of sub assembly waiting on my bodyman.

[Scottjeffrey]

Whoa, you two!

[PaulTWinterton]

2 hours ago, jerryasi said:

Lots of sub assembly waiting on my bodyman.

 

Re-assembly is SO MUCH FUN.  Good clean fun. The best part of the job.

 

We'll want pictures. ?

[Mike_R]

On 12/2/2019 at 3:23 PM, Mike_R said:

I had my guy here in Orlando drop the sub frame and replace all bushings, added toe-in and camber adjustment refresh and re seal diff and paint the whole thing. I think it was around $1000.  

So I found the receipt and it was back in 2009 so the price was was what it was. closer to 1900 but I got some brake work done and I supplied all the parts so IE tab kit, bushings, gaskets etc. are added on more realistic now!

 

[jp5Touring]

18 hours ago, PaulTWinterton said:

@Scottjeffrey

 

I know you are only looking for labor time, but I thought I'd add to the mix.  It's not a bad idea to address the bottom of the car while it is exposed.

 

Don't forget: CV boots is another job in itself.  Basically rebuilding the halfshafts, because they have to be dismantled to replace the boots.  More dough.

 

I probably spent $1000 on parts and services plus 120 hours of my (leisure) time, which did not include half shafts (been there, done that previously), on a FULL refresh of subframe components and undercarriage (Bpillar to Cpillar).

 

Full process:

https://www.bmw2002faq.com/forums/topic/239727-refresh-vs-restore-subframe-rere-and-undercoating-long/

 

Just Wow,,