Putting on Springs = $750!!!???

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10-16-08, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rhwimmers

Well I got a buddy managing a jiffy lube and he called a guy and said like 250 I think so ill do that plus the alignment for 75 I think it was... Still sucks to have to pay for more money for labor than anything...but am an IT guy, anytime I try a DIY I say to myself "this is why im in IT"...

I'm an IT guy... well a programmer with a Comp. Sci degree. You just have to be bold. At one point, I wouldn't be able to figure out which way to turn to loosen bolts (don't want to tighten it even more... a very tough bolt to turn either way). Well, I just do it! One point, was itching and asked my lil nephew to swap transmission on my 86 bmw..never done it before but I just do it. Then, I swapped engine.

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JUST DO IT.

BTW, I Busted knuckles and had many injuries. Now I'm lazy, I just take it to the shop

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10-16-08, 10:18 PM

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If you are looking for a cost effective install Pepboys used to charge $50 for each front and listed Mitchell labor hours for the rear. This was for strut R&R which includes changing springs so it should be the same cost for just spring install.

EDIT: Alignment is extra.

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10-17-08, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kingkirby

I read the DIY on it and tried it. fail! Broke the ratchet and gave up. Prolly cuz im a noob. The first bolt you have to remove is practically welded on. quotes from shops around here are around 300 dollars.

The problem was you were not using the correct tool to loosen/remove that bolt. You shouldn't use a ratchet to loosen the bolt/nut as that can damage the ratchet. You need to use a beaker bar. A breaker bar would also have a longer shaft handle which would give you more leverage and make loosening the bolt much easier.

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10-19-08, 05:58 AM

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$750 way too much

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10-19-08, 06:18 AM

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damn if u was around here..i charge 250 to do spring install

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10-20-08, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rhwimmers

I called the TB on michigan and 86th area and they wont do it...They wouldnt even put on my damn 20" lowenharts! You in the indy area previously or your avatar outdated (Location:VA)...Always lookin for some lexus folks around here

each TireBarn is different. I've been told to gtfo by one tirebarn but one of the guys at tirebarn off 82nd by castleton tried my alignment for 2 hours, couldnt do it (lowered) so he didnt charge me.

try Performance Driven by the airport. You may want to try Modified Auto Design also.