Unless you absolutely are not handy, they are very easy to do. As to the neighbor, are u supplying parts or is he?

MB Dealer rate per hr ave about $90. Local garage rate ave about $50. If I'm doing this, it might take me 2 hours tops with parts on hand using floor jacks (no lifts).

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