Hi,
Since my car with Hotchkis swaybar bounces a little bit. I plan
just to replace all four stock shocks with Tokico D-spec. I was
quoted 3 hours for installation. Is that reasonable? And since
i don't change springs, i think i don't need to have alignment
right? I was quoted to have alignment which i don't feel necessary
thanks,
Mike

here's what it took me using hand tools and jack stands..

Rear 45min (both sides)
Front 1hr 15min (both sides)

Shop using professional springs compressors should be able to do it within 2hrs.

ps: your swaybar is not causing the bounce.

alignment not needed, but recommended.

thanks Kenchan for the info
Mike

i just noticed that my car is really bouncy now on the freeway.. i guess thats a sign that my stock shocks are dying eh? Oh well. .. . i guess its finally come to get some coils!