ac3jason
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Someone told me hed do it for 250-300 is 450 too much or is that fair
Is paying 450 usd for labor on installing tein street advance coilovers too much?
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He's doing it for $250-300 or $450? I don't understand
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ac3jason
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I heard no more than 200.
Is good. And if ur payong 250 they better be a pro
Is good. And if ur payong 250 they better be a pro
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That's cheap. Shops here want 300 to install springs if you can believe that.
Think of it in an hourly sense. Someone making $100/hr is essentially saying it'll take them 4.5hrs if they're charging $450.
there are like 3 or so diy's in the suspension forum showing you step by step. I'd say it could be done in 2hrs or less by someone who's done it before.
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ac3jason
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I might just pay him 450. There must be a reason he charges alot. He might be really into doing a good job and I like that
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oh he does coils? can't remember if he is or was ever an official mechanic by occupation. he seemed to be really knowledgeable though. if you let him do yours and it turns out good that's definitely who I'm going to lol
wondermalt
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tell him to include alignment and tire rotating 2 weeks later at that price
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ac3jason
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@wondermalt will do. If I go with the 450 guy. Ill work with him if the 150 guy doesnt include the alignment
Dutchmaster
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When i wanted to install my springs, The cheapest quote i got was $200. The most i was quoted was 500 lmao.
I think the price should a little more than the spring install, so maybe $300.
Actually, now that Im thinking about it, A coilover install should be easier than springs since its one piece and you dont even need a compressor.
Dont pay more than 200, Alignment is still gonna be another 100
Good luck man
I think the price should a little more than the spring install, so maybe $300.
Actually, now that Im thinking about it, A coilover install should be easier than springs since its one piece and you dont even need a compressor.
Dont pay more than 200, Alignment is still gonna be another 100
Good luck man
dpetro1
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Honestly i think 3-4 hours labor is fair. Especially if the person is taking the time to retorque all the bushing and set the ride height. All the little things take the most time.
Also, street advance reuse factory top hats in the front so a spring compressor is needed. You also have to modify the spring rubber both front and rear. That probably took longer than the rest of the install.
Also, street advance reuse factory top hats in the front so a spring compressor is needed. You also have to modify the spring rubber both front and rear. That probably took longer than the rest of the install.
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Do it your self just use YouTube ....its really at that hard
200-250 would be what I expect to pay. But honestly, do yourself a favor, buy the needed tools/equipment and do it yourself. The knowledge you gain is priceless, especially when things start to break or something goes wrong because you'll be able to fix it instead of having to go back to someone and pay them again.
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ac3jason
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I think I will. After some long thought I realized im rushing things. Thanks for the input guys!
JonnyRotten
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@ac3jason install the coils yourself and keep the money in your pocket.
I just installed my coils myself and it was easy.
I just installed my coils myself and it was easy.