Im about to put in H&Rs and KYBs but I dont have the tools nor the time to attempt to lower my car myself so I was going to see how much local speed shops were charging in the DC/Metro area.

How much should I be paying?

One place quoted me $420 for the install and an extra $75 for alignment. They could've misunderstood the fact that I already have the parts and I just needed an install but Im not certain....420 just seems a bit pricey.

 

420 is a bit high...when i did my install i called places just for kicks to see how much i was saving and i got quotes from 250 all the way up to 550...

 

as a matter of fact, i just installed mine buy myself, took me exactly 3 hours. in thr houston area, 2 shops offer $100, 3 shops offered $140-180, while the rest were outrageously high. i would say keep looking will you find one that does it for at least under $200..

 

Most likely 2 hrs labor x their rate = DIY

 

I live in South Florida, and when I was getting mine done (about 5 months ago) the average rate was from $150-$225. Your price seems extremely high, and it would probably be cheaper to either rent/borrow/buy the equiptment and doit your self than pay that much. Shop around, you'll absolutely get a better price. Cheers.

 

$17 - manual
$10 - tools

 

$10 for the tools required for that project?? That's it?

 

Maybe Less..

3 sockets 4 if you get camber bolts
1 socket wrench

things you pay for but you get your money back:

Spring Compressors
Torque Wrench

Autozone, Pepboys, Advance Auto parts.. most of these stores will rent Spring Compressor and Torque wrench to you

You wouldn't imagine how easy it is to do suspension..

 

putting springs on backwards..............



























priceless... (couldn't resist)

 

[middle finger smiley]

 

Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!

 

 

F- the shops, Im going to tackle it myself. I have the torque wrench, Ill rent the spring compressor -- anyone know of any sites that give step-by-step directions?

thanks

 

http://www.performanceix.com/how-to/...print_koni.asp

just remeber that the spring that is tightest goes to the top of the strut...

the pics show otherwise sorry Nick

 

Ya, I think my springs may be on upside down

 

don't tell me you havn't fixed them yet?

 

On H&R springs, you should be able to read the lettering on the coils ie. they are upright and NOT upside down. Also, when upside down, the springs just don't quite sit well on the lower bracket (been there, done that). Just pay attention because it is easier to do than you'd think and re-doing the spring compressors is a real pain without air tools. Luckily though, the H&R need minimal compression compared to stock. The rear H&R springs don't even need compression for installation.