Whats the ave cost for springs installed? Am I getting raped?

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

What shop in San Jose?

Seriously, this way everyone can stay away from these thieves.

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[Marino]

I paid 200 for the install and then I went to a tire shop and had it aligned.

 

[ramairgt1]

Local Ford dealers wanted $800, Kurgan offered $250 plus the cost of an alignment.

 

[stang77]

I will be taking my car to a local tire and auto shop to install my Steeda springs.

 

[esacteksab]

FWIW, the one shop I used in the area that I didn't feel like I got taken for a ride was http://sunnyoaksmufflerandmore.com (hope this is allowed). The fit me in at last minute. They came in under what they quoted me. I would go back.

 

[ero 5.0]

What shop in San Jose?

Borelli Motorsports

Do you know of any other south bay area shop that would do this? I cant find anything id trust in the santa cruz area...

 

[ero 5.0]

FWIW, the one shop I used in the area that I didn't feel like I got taken for a ride was http://sunnyoaksmufflerandmore.com (hope this is allowed). The fit me in at last minute. They came in under what they quoted me. I would go back.

Did they do springs on ur car? That place is only like 15 mins from me, I will give em a call. Thank you.

 

[esacteksab]

Did they do springs on ur car? That place is only like 15 mins from me, I will give em a call. Thank you.

I live in CO, work in CA. I was out here in my Duramax. It needed shocks. I purchased the shocks elsewhere, but they were booked 4+ weeks and recommended this shop. If they can do shocks, they could do springs. You're close. Drive by and get a feel for them.

I sure as shit wouldn't pay $900 for labor. Find some buddies, pizza, beer and have an install party.

 

[bluestang50]

Let us get a prespective on this. Spring cost $400+, labor at $85/$100 per hour on independent suspension say 2 hours max = $175 and a for way alignment and stance balance (4 corners weigh the same) at 300 gets us to $875. I would think the shop is pretty close, Depends on the spring kit they are by itse supplying, On a 2013 the H&R springs installed is $400. No balance or alignment. Give it a go.

Terrible info.

First off springs cost 250 to 300, and he doesn't have coil overs so he won't be corner balanced.

 

[MagneticGT]

My dealership wants $965 for 8 hours worth of labor. :doh:

I'm not really interested in taking this on myself. What kinds of third-party shops should I find to do the installation?

 

[esacteksab]

My dealership wants $965 for 8 hours worth of labor. :doh:

I'm not really interested in taking this on myself. What kinds of third-party shops should I find to do the installation?

I can't possibly see how it would take 8 hours...Maybe a coffee break/meal between each spring...

1) Performance shops. Specializing in Mustangs/Late Models/Hot Rods.
2) Suspension shops. Alignments, etc. Maybe reach out to local racers (both drag & HPDE types) and see who they use.
3) Find a local Mom & Pop with great reviews. And get quotes.
4) Find a new dealership.

 

[robb]

Shouldn't be more than 2 hours labor plus alignment. $300 max for all of it. Don't align the car until the springs settle in a week of light driving.

 

[TorkN8R]

So the local performance shop here in San Jose quoted me like $900 for installing pro kit springs and an alignment... Ive never done this to a car, but that seems steep to me... They said it was 5 hours labor for the springs... :frusty:

And I know its a high end shop, but i would be a little sketched out taking it to a generic shop like a Midas of something...

That does sound a bit steep. Thats more than the suspension kit itself. What is the shop...Borrili's on Charcot? I live in San Jose and I'm having the same issue trying to find a good performance shop. There is no way I'm ever going to one of the chain shops like Midis or Wheel Works. I checked out Borrili's, nice shop, High End!

Thers a video on CJ Pony with Bill doing the front and back install. Looks easy enough and he said it would take about 3 Hours at most. I could do it with the whole jackstand thing but a lift would totally make it a breeze.

I found a place in Santa Clara called "Pit Row" It's a rent a lift shop. $30.00 an hour. I might go that route. Check it out. BTW...Borilli's has a primo alignment bay as well.

 

[Grimace427]

Shouldn't be more than 2 hours labor plus alignment. $300 max for all of it. Don't align the car until the springs settle in a week of light driving.

I would wait no more than a day to get an alignment. Springs don't need a week to settle.

 

[Thelopez]

Shop near me quoted me $200 for labor and all they do is work on mustangs. 900 is way way to much for sure

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