Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior price for installing springs

took my car to a place today for an estimate to put my hotchkis on, and my tokicos, they said 300 to install them and 45 for an alignment. But if i go in tomorrow, the guy would do everything for 200 under the table. I am waiting on a couple of other guys to help me out locally. What would the better choice be? Keep im mind i know nothing about doing this myself.

I did it myself...but I have done this kind of thing before

it was free for me... just get some friends that kno how to lower a car and do it urself...

i did it myself, it's not that hard. Just get a spring compressor for the front struts and shocks and you'll be fine.

wow 300? shops near my area charge $65 for the install. 300 is toooo much.

i was quoted about 125.

my cheapeast quote was 220. but then i got the hookup w/alligment for 100. done my a pro mechanic.

u live in CA. thats like the import mecca. stuff elese where is a lot more expensive.

150

$200 for the install, AND alignment?! Take that shit, and run with it!

if i go there tomorrow night, and under the table at a shop, i should just deal with the price and pay it

I was and still am quoted at around $150 for new springs and struts, for around here. I was quoted to check and set the preload on the sways, check my dampers, set the corner weights and balance my suspension without an alignment at $200 flat with a 2-4 hour time limit max.This was from a shop that has set up EVO's for the track and countless Porsches and Ferraris.
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i was quoted 500 for installing headers, shocks and springs...i might end up paying if i cant find anybody to help me with the install...

^^^^ hey man you dont live too far from me, my good friend bought his sti in bellevue, maybe i can help you find someone, im trying too

I got mine installed and alignment for about $85. Tey are asking way too much

^^^But WHO did it? My friend installed my springs for $65. That's a FRIEND price. Shops usually want $150-200. Then there's alignment. That's another $90. It's not like you can just go anywhere to get it aligned...unless you want it aligned to stock specs.