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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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Default Strut and spring install

I talked to my local honda dealer and asked for a quote on installing tokiko illumnia 5 way adjustables and ebiach sportline springs on all corners. They told me it would take 6 hours of laubor. At 80$ an hour. Plus another 50$ for an alinment. Does that seem right for time. I sorta feel as if I am getting raped here. anyone done an install such as this and can give me a real time expectancy?
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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It's simple. Do it yourself. For a first timer, it shouldn't take any more than about 4 hours.

Also see here:

http://www.team-integra.net/se...D=494
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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the only thing you should be paying for is tools if you don't have any and/or the alignment.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nightrider &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the only thing you should be paying for is tools if you don't have any and/or the alignment. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I believe checkers, autozone or pepboys let you rent tools (spring compressor) for free. Definately get a professional alignment, though.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:48 AM
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thats a looong time

make the drive down to vancouver and have a shop here do it. They can do it within 45mins
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itralex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> They can do it within 45mins</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOL...riiiiight...
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Seriously - I can switch out suspension on all 4 corners in like 1.5 hours.
You should really learn to do it yourself - you will be happy you did...
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ebelp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

LOL...riiiiight...</TD></TR></TABLE>

you'd be surprised how fast they work if its 2 people working on 1 car
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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Dude, if you were in the NY area, I'd do it for 100.
And its fast, that is because I got an expensive air compressor
takes me 1hr usually
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