Hi

Just got my Tein S Tech lowering springs in the mail and I called up my guy at the Honda service center and asked him what the install costs were for them. He told me 230 for the front, same for the back, for a grand total of 460 bucks. I found it hard to believe that it would be that much so called back and it indeed was true. Do I have any other options? Is there any other places that will do it for cheaper? Can I do it myself (I haven't done any of the other mod's on my car)?

I have a 04 Lx 4dr 4cyl.

 

Honda shouldn't even do the install. They normally refuse or a$$ rape you on install prices for aftermarket product.

You need to find a side performance shop. $80-$100 for install.

 

I actually found a nice custom place to get it done, 230 for everything with alignment, still kind of expensive, but I figure I'll take it in to get aligned at the tire place I go to because I get it done for free there, so that oughta knock some of the price down.

 

do it yourself. it will only cost about 20 for the haynes manual. then you can do all your next mods for free

 

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not to mention bragging right, if you are 16-17years old

What do you expect man? dealership=stealership

 

Yup, get the manual and go buy (if you intned to do more) or rent a spring compressor. If you buy it, its like $30 at a car parts store. Jsut take your time with everything and double check yourself. Its not hard at all...more time consuming than anything. Especially if your strut bolts have never been removed. and BE CAREFUL when removing them. On my 5th gen, I always seem to snap the bolt head off and have to drill them out. its a pain in the a$$!
In the end, you will want to get an alignement though...around Cincinnati, they are about $75. So take that into consideration too.

 

Well, I'm going to get the tools and hopefully do it myself. I can buy all of this stuff at my local auto parts store?

 

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You need to find a side performance shop. $80-$100 for install.</TD></TR></TABLE>QFT

 

dude do it yourself it is really really easy....if you need any help pm me and I will give oyu a walkthrough

 

Do it yourself man
Just remeber to use power tools like air comprassor tools or you will be screwing the bolts onto the shock for hrs w/ hand tools it will make it go alot quicker plus u will need to find a spring commprassor auto stores let you rent them
get a couple of freinds together and pick a good day not a crappy raing or cold day it will take time

 

actually, my dad, in all of his wonderous ideas, fronted me the 200 bucks and money to purchase the tools and get the stuff installed, because he doesn't want me ruining my car since it's still on lease. BUT, hes buying it out for college in 2 months so then I can mess with it as much as I want.

In any case I'll buy the manual and jack for future use.