Am I missing something?

[tcman54]

Just called my local performance shop guy to schedule to have my steeda progressive springs and anti wheel hop bushings installed next week.

I explained to him that he needed to drop the subframe, take out the old springs, cut down the bumper stops about a 1/2", install the new springs, install the wheel bushings and then when bolting the subframe backup to use the alignment sleeve kit I am giving him.

He said he is going to do it without dropping the subframe, is this possible?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Terry

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[Glenn G]

It's possible but far more work separating the lower arm from the spindle and all the other stuff to get the spring out. Then you 100% would need an alignment before you drove home.

The only way this makes sense is if they are charging you by the hour because it will take at least twice as long.

My recommendation, Avoid this shop.

 

[tcman54]

It's possible but far more work separating the lower arm from the spindle to get the spring out. Then you 100% would need an alignment before you drove home.

The only way this makes sense is if they are charging you by the hour because it will take at least twice as long.

My recommendation, Avoid this shop.

He is charging by the hour (4 hours) but from the way he was sounding he said it would take more work to drop the subframe then the way he is doing it.

He also said no alignment would be needed.

More opinions from people please.

I have a nice low profile 3 ton jack with stands, also have a 4 lb hammer, most of the sockets I need, a torque wrench and a big garage, am I better off just trying to do it myself.

Haven't had any experience in doing something like this and I don't have a lift, air compressor, impact wrench and buddies to help me.

Terry

 

[Glenn G]

He is charging by the hour (4 hours) but from the way he was sounding he said it would take more work to drop the subframe then the way he is doing it.

More opinions from people please.

Terry

I am not a mechanic by a long shot, I rented a bay and tools at a shop and did it by my self in 2.5 hours dropping the subframe and carefully marking and torquing every bolt I removed to put things back exactly. I would expect a professional to be done at least 45 minutes faster than I was.

 

[scott_0]

he's most likely assuming you are referring to actually literally taking the subframe down, as opposed to dropping one side at a time........

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