Bilstein shock and struts for 03 GS430?
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Thanks, that's what I got. I called Butler tire, they are a little high but I think I may use them anyway since they seem to do a good job with all the cars they showcase at the auto-show. $534 for installation
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Cool. They did a 4 wheel alignment for mine so that adds to the cost. Worth it though. Bill knows how to turn a wrench. He maintains vintage military helicopters as a hobby.
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I ended going to Big 10 tires near my office for the convenience and price too. $505 for all 4 shocks and alignment.
The Bilstein HDs are the truth. I can immediately notice the the floating feeling is gone. Wow!
The Bilstein HDs are the truth. I can immediately notice the the floating feeling is gone. Wow!
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I've gone through this thread and saw the prices quoted for the shocks to be installed and they are really high. I had the same shocks and also lowering springs installed for only $275. This was at a reputable shop that does all sorts of custom work. My alignment will be done soon and should not cost me a lot. The shocks, springs and alignment total will cost me no more than $380 or so. Glad you like the shocks but you shouldn't have spent that much to have them installed.
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I know I paid a little more but after driving BMWs for the past 12 years, I would have paid almost anything to get rid of the floating feeling. It was almost rocking me to sleep on my commute. In fact I almost sold the Lexus after 3 weeks of ownership until I found out about the Bilstein "fix " last month
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The Bilstein HD's with stock springs are great, they have totally eliminated the floating feeling which almost made me sell the car after 3 weeks of ownership, considering I have exclusively driven BMWs for the past 12 years. It also gives th car a more confident handling. The only slight downside I have noticed is thatthe rear shocks makes a firm thudding sound sometimes when you go over speed bumps.
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