im not sure if this is alot, but a buddy of mine has a mechanic friend that is charging me 300 bux to install the eibach springs i bought and an allignment. IS that alot i havent had time to call around to any shops, so i wondered if u guys can help me out.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=522254

 

That seems pretty fair especially with the alignment. Most will probably tell you to do it yourself if you have the right tools. But the alignment is necessary.

 

I only paid 125 dollars for the eibach install and I didn't get a alignment. You are only changing springs.

 

Which requires the removal of struts/etc.

 

replacing the front springs, like NmexMax said, you have to take out the struts and disassemble it.. the rears are simple though.. plus, like coitaltie said, you'll want an alignment, unless you like wearing out the inside edge of your tires..

I'd expect the alignment to be around $60-80, and springs should be less than $200 (2 hours labor, max) ... then again, I'm big on the 'do-it-yourself' technique.

 

i was quoted right arund 250 w/ an alignment but then chose to goto az and see coolmax and 2leet4u... they helped me install it all... i paid 200 to coolamx... that price included my h&r springs and the install!!!!!!! thanks again coolmax and 2leet for you help

 

seems pricey but then again, you do live in Cali!!!

 

I thought you had to drive lowered for a couple of weeks before you get an alignment, so that the springs "settle in?"

 

Not quite a couple of weeks. I guess it depends on mileage. I drove three days and noticed right away the settling on the thrid day. My car pulled to the right.

I waited a week or two later, just to be sure it was 'done'.
My alignment ran me $75.00.

 

$300 w/ alignment isn't bad, probably won't get much cheaper w/o some shopping.

 

^^^^^^^ yeah, thats what i did for 2 weeks. i wanted everything to settle in. afterwards got new tires [rsa's sucked real bad and got a deal through goodyear] and an alignment. my toe was off decently bad.

 

you shouldnt pay more than 125 for the install.. i paid 100. and an alignment u can get done on ur own for $69-$89. 300 is a rip off

alignment is definately needed. i never got one and my car pulls like a ****.

 

????? 125? for all the springs? dood welcome to the site but for sure dont have any idea what you are talking about

 

funny, i paid 100 for mine and i felt ripped. its removing wheels and swapping a spring. are you that mechanically delcined that u think this is some extreme makeover mod?

 

well i got it done yesterday, i will post up pix by today. Once he put them on he said it wasnt as hard as he thought it would be so he only charged 250 for install and alignment. But after i drove back from the freeway i noticed my car pulls to the left alil, so i called him and told him and we agreed on when i get my rims which is 1 week to 2 weeks well do alignment again...

 

oh and not to mention, im not new to this site, i just never post on this one cuz theres too much hate and negativity going on

 

u r new u registed in jan 2006 and have 21 post hahaha

100 and got ripped? hahah dood u r crazy....

Its more than just taking the rims off.. u have to compress teh spings... take out shocks.. its not a hour job... i did it personally w/out paying... and it took like 3 hours...

 

glad to see u can read. i registed 10 months before u did and didnt care to post on this site because of the flood of retards like urself. ill keep to my other site.. and visit here every once in a while like i have

i must be crazy. but i wouldnt have paid more than 100. i know what it takes to do the job. we do it at my shop all the time, on trucks and all.

and toodamax sorry for the interruption. but paying 250 in the end wasnt too bad, coulda been a lot worse obviously

 

hahah .... 250 with an alignment is a NORMAL price.

 

I wouldnt pay 250 for it, but if you don't know how to do it yourself you're kinda stuck with whatever they charge you.

 

yeah, same here.. if you figure two hours labor @ $80/hour, plus a $75 alignment, that's $235 ... plus taxes, misc fees, two arms, a leg, your first born.. comes to about $250... still, DIY is the bestest way.

 

$300 is a rape! Hit me up I have somebody who can do it for $150. Skep Im with you homie I wouldnt pay more than $100. I got mine done for dirt cheap, if you take it to somebody who knows what they're doing it shouldn't take more than 1.5-2 hrs MAX.

 

With the drive from florida to california it will cost him $400 in gas and then lodging and then food ....

Yea man your idea is GRRRRRRREAT! hahaha jk man

Here is waht it comes down to.... EITHER do it yourlsef... or dont be upset with what they charge...

 

i gave my buddy $80 to install my struts/springs. But its easier to do them all at the same time. I called around a few places and the cheapest quote was $150, most was $200. Alignment should be around $75-$100.

edit: I haven't even gotten my car alligned since then, and its been about a month. I guess I'll go get that done lol.

 

kinda steep.

 

pretty much.. but for those that like to give extra money to people.. so be it

 

Wish i would of known sooner, its not a big hit too my wallet, but it had to be done. Ill hit you up when the cams and headers come in.

 

Ummmm.... Did I miss something here? Hes from Cali too buddy Mmkay. So my idea is GRRRRRRREAT! Peace!

 

hes too smart for his own good, ull have to forgive him. but it woulda been almost funny if he was from florida. im just curious as to where that idea came from

 

i saw your location and looked at yours not his... mistake... EITHER WAY!

If u dont want to pay... DO IT YOURSELF...

If u dont want to get dirty and learn...PAY WHATEVER THE PLACE IS CHARGING!!! or ask a friend... SHOP around DO WHATEVER you want...

 

STOP YELLING!! J/k bro.