I.ve been quoted $500 to replace front struts on 190D, 1985 (labor only). Took me 3 hours in my garage. Today (with the experience) it would take maybe 1.5 hours. Would not agree on anything longer (in 190 springs DID NOT come out)

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1985 190D 2.2l Sold-to Brother-in-law
1996 Mustang 3.8l -"thinks it's a sports car"
1988 Grand Wagoneer - Sold (good home)
1995 Grand Cherokee Ltd -"What was I thinking??!!"