Oh, I forgot to mention. I did have the new kingpins put into my
swivels. They
cleaned, painted and installed them up for under $100 for the pair.
Paul Root wrote:
> Wow that is alot.
>
> And I don't think the job is beyond you. I did it last year, using
> Energy suspension
> instead of V8 bushings. It was a few day job in spare time, but it
> doesn't take
> any special tools. Except for a little torch to get a stubborn bolt, I
> can think of
> nothing more than wreanches and sockets and a hammer.
>
> Time is the critical factor.
>
> Paul M. wrote:
>
>> I have a question regarding shop costs for work on my
>> 1971 MGB.
>>
>> I have worn kingpins, and so I'm goign to rebuild the
>> front suspension. I was planning to do it myself, and
>> I've been assembling parts over the last month or so. These include:
>>
>> - Rebuilt swivel axles and kingpins
>> - Wheels bearings - inner and outer
>> - Wheel seals
>> - Steering rack boots
>> - V8 a-arm bushings
>> - Negative camber a-arms
>> - Tie rod ends
>>
>> Now I realize that it's too big a job for me and my
>> handful of tools, so I called the local MG place for a
>> quote on what it would cost to rebuild the front end
>> using my parts. They came back with around $900, or
>> $1040 if the rubber pieces at the cross member need to
>> be replaced as well.
>>
>> This seems high to me, but is it?
>>
>> =====
>> Paul Misencik
>> 1971 MGB Vintage Race Project
>> Huntersville, NC USA
>> www.sopwithracing.com
>>
>> Learn the truth at www.misleader.org
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