What did you pay for your Spring install in your area ?

[TheFactor]

I could not believe the price differential between shops in my area. It ranged from 450.00 to 2200.00 ?
The most reputable and knowledgeable shop was the best price . My only guess is the shops with the high prices weren’t familiar with what’s involved nor wanted to do it .
Anyway just curious what you guys might of payed in your area and were your quotes a crazy price difference?
Also just to note the shop that quoted me 2200 didn’t even want the job he basically told me. But I did call him out since he was the highest and apparently he wasn’t happy ?

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[ctechauto]

We charge 3 hours for spring install. It should range from 3-4 hours generally. Alignment separate (we dont do alignments so we contract it out to another shop close by). Let me guess - was the $450 3 hours @ $150/hr?

 

[HKSpeed]

They do coffee and suspension
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E2r4PjFR6DiVhGV4A

 

[Mobias]

Can't comment on the spring install cost, but my alignment after was almost $300 and aside from trash talking me and the car, they didn't even do it correctly. Hope you have a better experience than I did.

 

[TheFactor]

We charge 3 hours for spring install. It should range from 3-4 hours generally. Alignment separate (we dont do alignments so we contract it out to another shop close by). Let me guess - was the $450 3 hours @ $150/hr?

Yes Exactly he said 3 to 3 1/2 hours but 450 would be the total not including the alignment .
Thanks for your input and it’s nice to know there are knowledgeable and reasonable shops around like yourself ??

 

[TheFactor]

They do coffee and suspension
https://maps.app.goo.gl/E2r4PjFR6DiVhGV4A

That’s a smoking deal and you can get coffee? Thanks ! ?
I’m already In line at another shop that’ll get me in next month but it’s nice to have options.
Thanks again

 

[TheFactor]

Can't comment on the spring install cost, but my alignment after was almost $300 and aside from trash talking me and the car, they didn't even do it correctly. Hope you have a better experience than I did.

Oh man sorry to hear that it can happen to the best of though we’re kind of at their mercy within reason that is.
My alignment quote after letting the suspension settle in for a few weeks was $175.00

 

[Mobias]

That's really good. I did the spring install myself, so that's why I couldn't comment on that. Wish there was someplace to rent alignment rack time so I could have done it properly myself.

 

[TheFactor]

That's really good. I did the spring install myself, so that's why I couldn't comment on that. Wish there was someplace to rent alignment rack time so I could have done it properly myself.

Very true and like my Dad use to tell me growing up , Sometimes to find the best helping hand its at the end of your arm ?
I’m good at the basics like oil changes , brakes but didn’t want to tackle the coils on my back in my driveway going through the learning curve and messing with a coil spring compressor not knowing what I was doing lol.

 

[Mobias]

Totally understand. I was installing a new clutch at the same time, otherwise the suspension would have been awful to do alone. I at least have quick jacks so it's better than just jack stands.

 

[damage]

I'm also in Socal. Which reputable shop was charging $450?

 

[TheFactor]

I’ll be more than happy to refer you after I get them installed next month and they were booked up until August but there going to get me in a little earlier . Looks like @HKSpeed also found another great dealer that shows a starting price less then mine . Could be another great option but like I said once I get mine done and everything goes well I’ll hook you up ??
What Springs did you get or planning to get ?

 

[Mike Cowe]

Hi there

I got the spring swap, alignment done & anti corrosion treatment for all exposed parts done for £450 in NE Scotland. My mechanic isn't the cheapest but is very thorough & treats my car like it was his own..

Cheers

 

[TheFactor]

Hi there

I got the spring swap, alignment done & anti corrosion treatment for all exposed parts done for £450 in NE Scotland. My mechanic isn't the cheapest but is very thorough & treats my car like it was his own..

Cheers

Thanks for the reply and wow looks great what springs are you running ?

 

[Mike Cowe]

Eibach -15mm front & -10mm rear.

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