Labor cost for front leaf spring.

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  1. Dera209

    Dera209 Bobtail Member

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    My truck has 3 leaf 20K suspension in the front. Recently the clamp that holds the 3 springs in place, the rivet underneath broke and shifted the clamp. I am being quoted $1200 at a local suspension shop which to me seems high. I just want to know if I'm getting the right price and not being ripped off. Thanks in advance. 20230222_151849.jpg 20230222_151849.jpg
     
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  3. TruckerPete1990

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    Are they replacing just the clamp or the springs also?
     
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  4. Dera209

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    Just the clamp
     
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  5. TruckerPete1990

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    I wouldn't pay that I would find another shop to do the work. If I'm not mistaken you can just get the rebound clamp and put a new one on.
     
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  6. Dera209

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    The clamp is held in place by a rivet which broke. At first I did try buying just the clamp but they don't sell it. The dealership is selling the whole spring leaf assembly so they referred me to a suspension shop which gave me that quote.
     
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  7. TruckerPete1990

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    I would get a 2nd opinion. I would personally find a MD alignment shop. What part of the world are you in?
     
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  8. Dera209

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    I'm in northern california
     
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  9. Dera209

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    Got the work done at the same shop since I couldn't find any other shops around me. The total came out to 800 with tax for which they said it was easier to take it apart than they actually thought.
     
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  10. little cat 500

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    probably get the whole spring for couple hundred bucks
     
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  11. 86scotty

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    But with labor? It won't be a cheap fix even if the part is cheap.
     
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