Section : Suspension

Suspension and steering.

Time to replace rear trunnions ?

Posted By : Herbert Cooke, 13-Jul-2007, 03:06pm

Hi
My 1500 spitfire needs the trunnions replacing at the rear and whilst the parts are cheap enough I think my local garage has been a bit OTT on the labour time for other work in the past. What do you think a reasonable time is to replace both rear trunnions ?
Cheers
Bertie

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Time to replace rear trunnions ?

Posted By : Mark Hammond, 13-Jul-2007, 03:09pm

Can't see this taking much more than an hour and a half per side, tops, given the fact that garages use ramps and air wrenches etc....How much did they quote you?

Mark
- Time to replace rear trunnions ?
  
  Posted By : Herbert Cooke, 13-Jul-2007, 03:19pm
  
  Hi Mark
  I haven't had a quote yet as I thought I would check here first then say "knowingly" HOW LONG ???? to the garage if they come out with an excessive quote.
  Cheers
  Bertie
  - Time to replace rear trunnions ?
    
    Posted By : Steve Cureton, 13-Jul-2007, 04:14pm
    
    I'd agree with Marks estimate as long as they're not seized or worn right through.
    - Time to replace rear trunnions ?
      
      Posted By : Mark Hammond, 13-Jul-2007, 04:19pm
      
      Even if they are seized or worn through, most garages have gas bottles and would be able to heat up the problem bolts etc... I'd shop around if you are not able to do the job yourself, best price wins!
      
      Mark