Spring installation prices

[Homer3D]

To all the people that have lowering springs...

How much did you pay to have the springs installed? I went to a local shop and they said it would take about 4.5 hours to do the installation. They charge $90/hr. So that is $405 for the installation. Seems high to me. I was thinking that it should be about $250 ($300 max).

[n4rwhals]

That sounds really expensive. My friend recommended me a shop in Socal, and he charges 120 for spring install

[AJSanDiego]

Went to TAG Motorsports in Escondido Ca and they charged me $280.00 to install my Road Magnet 1.25s and $129.00 for lifetime/unlimited alignment.

[Homer3D]

Originally Posted by AJSanDiego

Went to TAG Motorsports in Escondido Ca and they charged me $280.00 to install my Road Magnet 1.25s and $129.00 for lifetime/unlimited alignment.

thanks, but a little far from me. I am in San Jose. So that would be about an 8 hour drive for me...haha

[AJSanDiego]

Originally Posted by Homer3D

thanks, but a little far from me. I am in San Jose. So that would be about an 8 hour drive for me...haha

Ya but it'd be a hella fun drive.

[jankyboy]

Have you considered installing the springs yourself? It's a PITA, but great bonding time with your car

[Homer3D]

Originally Posted by jankyboy

Have you considered installing the springs yourself? It's a PITA, but great bonding time with your car

There are a lot of work I will do on my car, but installing springs is not one of them. I don't have all the tools (spring compressor) to do the job. I know I can rent most of the tools, but I guess I just don't want to deal with it...haha

[RTFM]

Jankyboy is right imo. You should go for it, I didn't have all the tools either. The clamps that you need to compress the spring are like 40 bucks in napa and you can get a set of jackstands in walmart for about $20. Not too expensive compared to what some places will charge yah. Plus you'll have a bit of a bragging right if you do it yourself haha
I know there are two good right ups to lead you through the entire process. You'll be more happy with the springs if you install them yourself rather than pay$ for someone else to install em. Sorry for my rant but just trying to pitch in my 2 cents.

[dunston]

I installed my springs by myself in less then 4 hours. Anything around the mid $250's with an alignment is probably about the right price.

[Akrynym]

FYI, there's people in norcal that will install springs for $70-80. Check out the moccforums.