Thanks

 

To me it seems kinda up there, where are you getting them done at?

 

Local independent tire shop.

 

Try your luck by shopping around.Sometimes some performance shops charge less.

 

Just do it yourself, it's no big deal and also a learning experinence. If you have a helms manuel it guides you through step by step.

 

I was going to try and install my own when I got aftermarket struts and springs but I didn't have a spring compressor. Most of the places I checked around with (local performance shops and wheel/tire places) wanted $50-$70 just to compress the springs for me. I ended up just paying a local import shop $100 to install everything.

 

I heard you can rent a spring compressor for like 5-6 bucks at kragen or something...

 

Yup, you can. It's not hard but just takes a lot of time.

 

Yeah, I was quoted $100 for spring/shocks install.

 

not too hard.. 6 bolts to loosen for each front shock and 5 for each rear

 

it is not a hard job at all.. takes a bit of time and it can get dirty.. but its not hard... you can rent a spring compressor for free from pep boys or autozone... i rented mine at pep boys for $50.. you drop down a $50 deposit.. and as long as you bring it back w/in the time limits.. when u return it.. they credit you card (making the loaner free).. i think autozone does that too..

anyway my first spring/shock install took me about 2-3 hrs using hand tools.. now i could probably do it in about an hour..

all you need is jack, jack stands, breaker bar is helpful, allen wrench, ratchet/sockets, spring compressor and a buddy is helpful... thats about it.. its a completely bolt off, bolt on affair..

i wouldnt pay $120 for sum1 to do it.. but i guess if your not comfortable/lack the skill or just dont wanna get dirty.. i guess you should shop around.. cuz 120 is kinda high..

 

MileHiGSR: You know Checker out here will "loan" you spring compressors? They charge you $50 up front but you get the $50 back when you return them. That's what I did when I installed my suspension a while back. I got them at the Checker on 88th and Wads. BTW, what import shop did the install for you?

96IntegraLS4DR:
The installation is pretty easy. There is a walkthru on how to do it here: http://www.bseries.net/html/garage/spring.php
That is what I followed and it was simple.

Justin

 

just go rent the spring compressor, auto track has them....

 

sounds about average.

 

Rent a spring compressor?! haha I popped mine the old fashioned way, with a tire and a curb! Kinda dangerous tho.... We ended up only doing like 2 cause it's scary stuff putting on coilovers w/o a compressor. Here it costs about $120 unless you do it yourself which I would. It really is a good learning experience, just take your time and make sure you have the right tools. Goodluck!

 

i am by no means a mechanic.. and i didnt find installing my shocks and springs very hard.

It was just time consuming.. get a friend and a buncha beers and you can do this in one afternoon

 

I've done this two times and I think the next time Im going to pay. To me, it is definitely worth 100 bones. However, I've never had a nice spring compressor to use, and it always scares me sh**tless compressing those springs. If you don't have air tools I definitely wouldn't attempt.

 

Yep I agree, without air tools is pretty scary. I wouldn't wanna do it again, that stuff can fly if you're not careful! Might be worth the $100.

 

give me 75 bux and i'll do it for ya


its easy once you get the rusty bolts/nuts off. i've replaced a set in an hour with hand tools.

 

Anyone near Pasadena, CA want to install springs/shocks + ITR rear sway bar for me? I'll pay you and help you like getting a beer from the fridge or turning on the lights and stuff....hehe j/k.

Seriously though, I'll help.

 

Thank you all for your input.
Now that I have enough confident and knowledge, I'll do it myself.
Justin, thanks for the very helpful link.