Recommendations For Suspension Repair Please

[mikep]

Hi,

I've got a Skyline R33 GTS-t and took it to a Pedders for one of their 28pt checks. This is what they came up with:

Rear shocks leaking

Rear bump stops missing (probably disintergrated due to faulty shocks they said)

Rear hicas link worn

All four tyres worn (do pedders do tyres? i didnt see any in the shop. gotta call 'em. maybe it was noted for safety)

To supply, fit, and wheel align vehicle $880 (as above, not sure if that includes four tyres)

That is the quote pretty much word for word, there is no mention of what brand and model the replacement parts will be.

After reading various forums and googling for customers opinions I am not 100% sure I should go ahead with the quote.

If I was to get it repaired I would be taking it to Pedders in Dandenong, who did not do the original quote (had to get it done elsewhere due to location) OR is there some other suspension business in the Springvale/Dandenong/Narre Warren area that can be recommended?

Thanks for any help.

Mike

[Teiresias]

Pedders don't do tyres.

Even if they did, if all the work all up including parts and new tyres cost $880 you wouldn't want the tyres.

Shop around, ask them where they got the quote for parts from and if you can get you're own, you'll most certainly get cheaper, but they may not allow you to supply parts.

It's upto you and how much you want to save some $$$.

But from pedders wheel alignment and balance should cost you $170. I'm getting that done to my R34 25GT monday at Pedders in Carlton.

[mikep]

Pedders don't do tyres.

Even if they did, if all the work all up including parts and new tyres cost $880 you wouldn't want the tyres.

Shop around, ask them where they got the quote for parts from and if you can get you're own, you'll most certainly get cheaper, but they may not allow you to supply parts.

It's upto you and how much you want to save some $$$.

But from pedders wheel alignment and balance should cost you $170. I'm getting that done to my R34 25GT monday at Pedders in Carlton.

That's what I figured. The shocks were their own stock.

I figure i'll take it to pedders in dandy, get them to check it over and go ahead. I've heard Midas do this kind of work too however the net didn't turn up much about them so I think i'll stay clear.

Mike