Spring install estimate.... WTF?!

[xArchangel79]

So I was super stoked to get my BMR springs in the mail today!! .....

UNTIL...


I was given an install estimate by my local "go to" shop of $815 incl. alignment...

Is this legit? That seems crazy.

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[Gremlinsteve]

Damn

 

[SWETRID]

Where in Pa?

 

[Doctor Fishtail]

So I was super stoked to get my BMR springs in the mail today!! .....

UNTIL...


I was given an install estimate by my local "go to" shop of $815 incl. alignment...

Is this legit? That seems crazy.

Sounds like a deal........without lubrication. It really is so easy to do springs. Find a YouTube video "CJ Pony" and watch it. I can change these springs with my eyes closed. With the money you will pay them invest in basic tools, jack stands and a jack. Your local parts store should let you rent spring compressor and torque for free.

 

[JAS550]

Wow. Honestly you could do it yourself. All you need is patience . Lol. Edit : I think we wrote this ^^^ at the same time.
There is plenty of how to videos online.

 

[xArchangel79]

Where in Pa?

Downingtown. SE PA, about 45 mins west of Philly

 

[timd38]

Cost me 3 hours labor for springs and sway bars.

 

[JamesinLittleSilver]

Levitown Ford charges 900 for the ENTIRE track pack.

 

[NightmareMoon]

This is why I suffer through shock/spring install work myself. The labor can be easily as much or more than the parts. Especially if they charge by the book hours instead of actual hours.

 

[Boss]

It seems that 8 hours ($90 hourly) is a bit much ........

 

[scott_0]

man don't pay that!! as said, do it yourself

 

[xArchangel79]

Looks like I may have a solution thanks to this forum. Thanks for everyone's input!

 

[fstenuf]

I think flat rate is 5 hours....with out alignment

 

[Shouldhavegotthegt]

Like everyone said do it yourself. The job isn't too bad if you're mechanically inclined. We never did springs before and knocked it out in about 5 hours. But I've got air tools and the proper stuff to tackle it.

My buddy who is not went to Midas and they charged him $300 including install. The first time I had springs installed I found a guy on CL that charged me $150. It's not a complicated job. It's removing the old springs and putting in the new. Anyone can do it.

 

[daltron]

Almost as bad as quote for a ProCharger install I got a few months ago.

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