H & R Springs, Installed!
#1
H & R Springs, Installed!
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
#2
Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
How much did the springs cost you and where from? I am debating between the maxspeeds and the H&R's. Right now I am set on the H&R's because I will be keeping my max for a very long time and want the ultimate springs that maintain stock ride. I am very picky. Did the $150 include the alignment?
Originally posted by Max 1109
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
#3
Re: Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Originally posted by Lumbee799
How much did the springs cost you and where from? I am debating between the maxspeeds and the H&R's. Right now I am set on the H&R's because I will be keeping my max for a very long time and want the ultimate springs that maintain stock ride. I am very picky. Did the $150 include the alignment?
How much did the springs cost you and where from? I am debating between the maxspeeds and the H&R's. Right now I am set on the H&R's because I will be keeping my max for a very long time and want the ultimate springs that maintain stock ride. I am very picky. Did the $150 include the alignment?
If $150 included the alignment that's pretty good, but you really don't want to get an alignment until you've driven around on your new springs for a little bit. You want them to settle before the alignment, otherwise you may just need another alignment.
As for maintaining stock ride. Don't fool yourself, NO SPRINGS MAINTAIN STOCK RIDE. The key to maintaining a close-to-stock ride is the combination of your springs and struts. Buy either spring, but be prepared to replace struts when the ride starts getting rough or replace them right up front, particularly if you are keeping your Max for a long time.
#4
Re: Re: Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Originally posted by MichaelAE
I think there is a group deal on H&R's right now, isn't there? Otherwise, go to shox.com for a quote.
If $150 included the alignment that's pretty good, but you really don't want to get an alignment until you've driven around on your new springs for a little bit. You want them to settle before the alignment, otherwise you may just need another alignment.
As for maintaining stock ride. Don't fool yourself, NO SPRINGS MAINTAIN STOCK RIDE. The key to maintaining a close-to-stock ride is the combination of your springs and struts. Buy either spring, but be prepared to replace struts when the ride starts getting rough or replace them right up front, particularly if you are keeping your Max for a long time.
I think there is a group deal on H&R's right now, isn't there? Otherwise, go to shox.com for a quote.
If $150 included the alignment that's pretty good, but you really don't want to get an alignment until you've driven around on your new springs for a little bit. You want them to settle before the alignment, otherwise you may just need another alignment.
As for maintaining stock ride. Don't fool yourself, NO SPRINGS MAINTAIN STOCK RIDE. The key to maintaining a close-to-stock ride is the combination of your springs and struts. Buy either spring, but be prepared to replace struts when the ride starts getting rough or replace them right up front, particularly if you are keeping your Max for a long time.
I got mine last week. I thought I was going to have to wait a while to put mine on. I didn't want to do it myself since it is one thing on cars I have never touched and I would have to buy a few tools. But I talked with my Stepfather last night and he has all the tools and is ready to go. All I have to do is drive to Jacksonville from Ft. Lauderdale one weekend. Maybe this one.
#6
Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Originally posted by Max 1109
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
#8
Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Which H&R's did u get, the Stage I or OEM? Believe that's the set with 1.3 inch drop and is the least harsh. Thanks.
Originally posted by Max 1109
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
#9
Re: Re: Re: Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Where was the group deal from? Can anyone provide that info? Avalon (sp?) racing or something or other?
Originally posted by Hobert
The H&R group deal is over. The price was $198-$207 shipped depending on where you live.
I got mine last week. I thought I was going to have to wait a while to put mine on. I didn't want to do it myself since it is one thing on cars I have never touched and I would have to buy a few tools. But I talked with my Stepfather last night and he has all the tools and is ready to go. All I have to do is drive to Jacksonville from Ft. Lauderdale one weekend. Maybe this one.
The H&R group deal is over. The price was $198-$207 shipped depending on where you live.
I got mine last week. I thought I was going to have to wait a while to put mine on. I didn't want to do it myself since it is one thing on cars I have never touched and I would have to buy a few tools. But I talked with my Stepfather last night and he has all the tools and is ready to go. All I have to do is drive to Jacksonville from Ft. Lauderdale one weekend. Maybe this one.
#10
We have 3 extra sets
Looks like I have 3 sets left over.
without checking I believe one set is 2k+ and the others 4th gen. Have to check.
These will sell for $220.00 + shipping.
Regards
without checking I believe one set is 2k+ and the others 4th gen. Have to check.
These will sell for $220.00 + shipping.
Regards
Originally posted by Shamus
Where was the group deal from? Can anyone provide that info? Avalon (sp?) racing or something or other?
Where was the group deal from? Can anyone provide that info? Avalon (sp?) racing or something or other?
#11
Re: Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Originally posted by Lumbee799
How much did the springs cost you and where from? I am debating between the maxspeeds and the H&R's. Right now I am set on the H&R's because I will be keeping my max for a very long time and want the ultimate springs that maintain stock ride. I am very picky. Did the $150 include the alignment?
How much did the springs cost you and where from? I am debating between the maxspeeds and the H&R's. Right now I am set on the H&R's because I will be keeping my max for a very long time and want the ultimate springs that maintain stock ride. I am very picky. Did the $150 include the alignment?
#13
Originally posted by soundmike
As far as alignment goes, wait at least until the spring settles. If there's uneven tire wear or the car pulls either side then go in for an alignment.
As far as alignment goes, wait at least until the spring settles. If there's uneven tire wear or the car pulls either side then go in for an alignment.
#14
Originally posted by Max 1109
How long before the front springs settle completely? It's been 2 days and it already looks lower than after instal in the front. Back appeared to settle over night. Hopefully the front gets just a bit lower.
How long before the front springs settle completely? It's been 2 days and it already looks lower than after instal in the front. Back appeared to settle over night. Hopefully the front gets just a bit lower.
#20
I got my H&R's from Treadquarter for $500 which included install and an alighnment. The springs gave me the instant drop no settling needed about a month later I got the recall notice to get transverse axle replaced and adjust the toe which included an alighnment so I got the car alighned when it was lowered and after the springs settle (again they did need to ) I suggust you go ahead and pay for both the alignment when you get the car lowered and after to avoid weird tire wear.
#24
Originally posted by 2001SE
around how much are the 4 Tokicos shocks?
around how much are the 4 Tokicos shocks?
for the KYB GR2 (from KYBStruts.com)
fronts $94.93 each
rears $58.61 each
#26
Re: H & R Springs, Installed!
Originally posted by Max 1109
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
What a great upgrade from stock. The car looks better, corners MUCH better, and ride quality is hardly impaired (only noticable when going over good-size bumps and pot holes). If anyone lives in northern IL, the shop that did my instal charges $150, if you're interested.
#28
Where in northern IL did you get them installed? I've bee looking for a place to install my H&Rs so far I 've been quoted 150-300. The 300.00 was from Ultimate Z. What a rip off but I use to have Z before and they did some work on it so I thought they would give me deal. Another place in Evanston 'Drivers Image' wants 200. All these places are so expensive I am thinking about doing it myself.
#30
Originally posted by GMAX1
Where in northern IL did you get them installed? I've bee looking for a place to install my H&Rs so far I 've been quoted 150-300. The 300.00 was from Ultimate Z. What a rip off but I use to have Z before and they did some work on it so I thought they would give me deal. Another place in Evanston 'Drivers Image' wants 200. All these places are so expensive I am thinking about doing it myself.
Where in northern IL did you get them installed? I've bee looking for a place to install my H&Rs so far I 've been quoted 150-300. The 300.00 was from Ultimate Z. What a rip off but I use to have Z before and they did some work on it so I thought they would give me deal. Another place in Evanston 'Drivers Image' wants 200. All these places are so expensive I am thinking about doing it myself.
#32
Install beware
Originally posted by Tanman
Maybe go to a regular shop instead of a performance shop. I'm sure places like Midas or Sears will do suspension swaps for a lot cheaper than these performance shops.
Maybe go to a regular shop instead of a performance shop. I'm sure places like Midas or Sears will do suspension swaps for a lot cheaper than these performance shops.
$400 for the install. They did not want to touch it especially that those H&R's are not their product. So they gave me a super high quote. They don't want to take responsibility for lowering the car. I also took it to a so called speed shop and incurred $1800 in damage. You have to ask whoever does the install if their familiar with our car. The dealer fixed the damage under warranty. The speed shop picked up the rest. Make sure whoever does the install they know what there doing. Car looks great rides smooth but you have to adjust to the new feel. A little bumpy but the car handles like a dream. No more floating. Hugs the road great. Next up grade 18's and new rubber.
Good luck on your install.
#33
Re: Install beware
Originally posted by CJLax
I tryed to get a local Midas shop in my area and they quoted me over
$400 for the install. They did not want to touch it especially that those H&R's are not their product. So they gave me a super high quote. They don't want to take responsibility for lowering the car. I also took it to a so called speed shop and incurred $1800 in damage. You have to ask whoever does the install if their familiar with our car. The dealer fixed the damage under warranty. The speed shop picked up the rest. Make sure whoever does the install they know what there doing. Car looks great rides smooth but you have to adjust to the new feel. A little bumpy but the car handles like a dream. No more floating. Hugs the road great. Next up grade 18's and new rubber.
Good luck on your install.
I tryed to get a local Midas shop in my area and they quoted me over
$400 for the install. They did not want to touch it especially that those H&R's are not their product. So they gave me a super high quote. They don't want to take responsibility for lowering the car. I also took it to a so called speed shop and incurred $1800 in damage. You have to ask whoever does the install if their familiar with our car. The dealer fixed the damage under warranty. The speed shop picked up the rest. Make sure whoever does the install they know what there doing. Car looks great rides smooth but you have to adjust to the new feel. A little bumpy but the car handles like a dream. No more floating. Hugs the road great. Next up grade 18's and new rubber.
Good luck on your install.
#34
Re: Re: Install beware
Originally posted by MAXRAY
what kinda damage? your post is making me worry about installing springs. who eventually did your install correctly? cost?
what kinda damage? your post is making me worry about installing springs. who eventually did your install correctly? cost?
#35
Re: Re: Install beware
Originally posted by MAXRAY
what kinda damage? your post is making me worry about installing springs. who eventually did your install correctly? cost?
what kinda damage? your post is making me worry about installing springs. who eventually did your install correctly? cost?
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