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m1k3 · 06-21-2007, 01:16 AM

How much should i expect to pay for a spring install?

I've called a few shops and have gotten around 100-200 dollars not including alignment.

I've decided on the eibach Prokit springs, and i've read that i wont need a rear camber kit since its not that aggresive of a drop.

Sun tire would charge me 100 dollars to install the springs then an extra 70 for alignment, so 170 total, plus 200 for springs, so nearly $400.

does that sound right?

how hard is it to DIY?

***rippars*** · 06-21-2007, 01:20 AM

170 is pretty good considering it comes with an alignment afterwards.

yea doing it yourself would be a lot cheaper but if your not sure of what your doing or could get help from someone who does your best bet is doing it through that shop.

wait til the springs settle to do the alignment first.

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-21-2007, 01:21 AM

Locally, I've heard everything from $120 to $300.

Personally, I reccomend getting with some local members & doing it yourself. You'll get the experience & then will know what to do when someone else asks the same question.

I was in the same boat as you-- I was going to pay a shop to do mine & then a friend said he'd help.

Use the money you save & have the car aligned after.

m1k3 · 06-21-2007, 12:51 PM

most of my friends dont want to mess with suspension....

i'l try to find some one local on the site and see if htey could help

***holy EFFING cow*** · 06-21-2007, 12:54 PM

Good call.

It's really not a hard job to accomplish. Search for a DIY here & follow it.

NIGHTHAWKSI · 06-21-2007, 01:39 PM

i have the pro kit...an you should definalty get the camber kit. when i had my alignment done both rear tires were bordering 3 degrees off...and it looks just as bad.

the install is very easy..i recommend you give it a try. the most difficult part for me was to take the top plate off the front strut...then i simply used an impact gun and it just came right off...no need to loosen the allen key screw while using a wrench to hold it in place.<<< you will see what i mean when you get to it. besides that...just follow the DIY that is on this site.

06-21-2007, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
m1k3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jax, FL Age: 20 Posts: 1,574 Mike iTrader: 2 / 100%	Help! How much should i expect to pay for a spring install? I've called a few shops and have gotten around 100-200 dollars not including alignment. I've decided on the eibach Prokit springs, and i've read that i wont need a rear camber kit since its not that aggresive of a drop. Sun tire would charge me 100 dollars to install the springs then an extra 70 for alignment, so 170 total, plus 200 for springs, so nearly $400. does that sound right? how hard is it to DIY?

06-21-2007, 01:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
*rippars* faptasic... pew pew pew Join Date: May 2006 Location: teh pentagon Age: 24 Posts: 59,382 Ryan iTrader: 36 / 100%	170 is pretty good considering it comes with an alignment afterwards. yea doing it yourself would be a lot cheaper but if your not sure of what your doing or could get help from someone who does your best bet is doing it through that shop. wait til the springs settle to do the alignment first. __________________ fap fap fap.... come beat yur meat in DC!

06-21-2007, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* . Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Age: 82 Posts: 1,979 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Locally, I've heard everything from $120 to $300. Personally, I reccomend getting with some local members & doing it yourself. You'll get the experience & then will know what to do when someone else asks the same question. I was in the same boat as you-- I was going to pay a shop to do mine & then a friend said he'd help. Use the money you save & have the car aligned after. __________________

06-21-2007, 12:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
*holy EFFING cow* . Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: low/ez/anna Age: 82 Posts: 1,979 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Good call. It's really not a hard job to accomplish. Search for a DIY here & follow it. __________________

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06-21-2007, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
m1k3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jax, FL Age: 20 Posts: 1,574 Mike iTrader: 2 / 100%	most of my friends dont want to mess with suspension.... i'l try to find some one local on the site and see if htey could help

06-21-2007, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
NIGHTHAWKSI Senior Member Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: long island Age: 24 Posts: 14,731 Ian iTrader: 13 / 100%	i have the pro kit...an you should definalty get the camber kit. when i had my alignment done both rear tires were bordering 3 degrees off...and it looks just as bad. the install is very easy..i recommend you give it a try. the most difficult part for me was to take the top plate off the front strut...then i simply used an impact gun and it just came right off...no need to loosen the allen key screw while using a wrench to hold it in place.<<< you will see what i mean when you get to it. besides that...just follow the DIY that is on this site.