well ok, i bought Eibach pro-kit springs thru my "friend" who owns a body-tuning shop. I knew that he overcharged me on the springs ($249) so i figured that he'd install them....but he goes off and tells me that he has to charge me for install (approx $60), so i said screw it and went home.....i don't consider him a friend anymore if any of you ask

but anyway....i was wondering if there were specific instructions somewhere about how to remove/replace the springs at home....i have a hydraulic lifting thing and the ability to take off the wheel and such....i just need to know how to change the spring, thanks!

 

um actually, is $250 being overcharged?? I dont know that much about Eibach springs and regardless, 60 bucks to install your is a steal...any shop here in jax would charge at least $120.

and i helped with the install of my coilovers and trust me...it is a bitch to do...pay the 60 bucks!

 

actually, that's all a pretty good deal. I've known people who have paid 300-400$ for them and people pay up to 200$ for installation. The prokit is one of the most expensive out there.


Also, it's not hard to do, I could do it myself w/ no problem, but I have a broke friend who will swap out springs for me for anywhwere from 30-50$ and I have him do it everytime. He needs the money, I don't feel like wasting my time

60$ is fair if he'll still do it.



wait, you sound like you don't really know what you are doing, I'd definately have him do it. I don't recommend it if you don't have much experience.

 

$249 is about the average rate for pro-kits at a shop. Of course ebay is cheaper but you can't compare prices to ebay and prices at a shop.

$60 is definitely worth it if you don't know that much about suspensions. And especially if you have a bolt freeze up on you. Most shops charge $100+. Some places even $150. I hope you didn't burn any bridges with this guy, take him up on that $60.

Should have gotten a bigger drop IMO.

 

I paid around $250+ shipping for my pro-kits.

 

ur saving on the isntall. until he tell you they have to order new rear bushings and bolts and charge add labor.

 

if you dont know what the proper name for the hydrualic lift thingy is, then get someone else to do it!!

 

well i'll probably go back to him if my 2nd plan fails....i have my friend down here who got coilovers installed in his CL thru his friend, hes gonna ask him if he can help me out....and i'd pay him for doing it all....cuz my "friend" lives at least 25 miles away....which is quite a drive for an 18 yr old

 

those are actually not bad deals, and $60 to install is pretty damn good when you actually think about it for al that labor, $15 each side, hella good

 

The combined costs ($249 + $60) is DEFINITELY worth it.

All it takes is for one of your rear lower shock mounting bolts to break, and your "do-it-your-self" costs will increase (drill bits, sawz-all, torch, etc.). Plus the extra time needed when one of these bolts breaks is outrageous!

However, if everything goes smoothly, you're still looking at several hours of somewhat intense labor.

$309 for a complete install is not bad!

Here's a great thread if you do it yourself: http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...ng+compressors


After being involved in 4 CL drops (plus, I did mine twice in one week), I'd gladly pay to have mine done next time!

 

:lol:


Dude, I don't know but i've never laughed so hard in my life. Since when does age have anything to do w/ how far you can drive? It's not like you are 10 and can't ride your bike out of the neighborhood

 

thanks man....lol CLpower....i dunno i just randomly came up with that excuse =P

but yea....the thing is that the install for $60 was gonna be in a parking lot in front of his store....he doesn't have an actual garage...so i was kinda scared....also if he breaks something...i dunno if i'll be liable or he will...maybe when i go i'll make him sign something to say that he's liable if he breaks something.

 

dan, just to warn you, very few shops will fess up to liability problems unless they are some big store like the actual acura dealership

 

true. that's why i hate taking my car to small little shops around town.

 

My recomendation is to pull your spring/shocks, take em to a place that has a spring compressor (a good floor standing one) and pay them 5 bucks a piece to swap te springs. Takes 10 minutes.

 

Are you sure it's not $60/wheel? $249 is not too much for Eibachs either. If you want to try doing it yourself you're in luck. The double wishbone suspension is easier than a MacPherson strut suspension. You might want to buy a Haynes manual for your car or for an Accord of the same model year. These manuals are available at auto parts stores and they are very helpful.

 

thanks a lot guys! i might do the thing that chrisbpickering said....that osunds like a good plan! thanks for the input everyone

 

It really wasnt too hard. I had a garage break the back lower bolts loose and then i did the install and it was the first i had ever done so it can be done by the amateur Just take your time and be careful and you will be fine. Hopefully the link dust posted will help you as well

Edit - I had forgotten about this but when i made that how to i put the quotes i received for the install at the bottom of the post Check them out they are a heck of a lot more then 60 bucks

 

dan, seriously, go have the guy do it. You don't want the headache. You sound like you haven't done much mechanical work on a car, this isn't something you want to jump into never doing before, it will take you FOREVER if you can even finish it.

 

 

Anyone shopping for the Pro-Kit check www.shox.com

Got mine $200 shipped

 

25 miles away? please i was driving from san diego to la and back when i was 16/17. that's like 300 miles round trip. you make it sound your 6 and you mom has to hold your hand when you cross the street.

 

what tools do i need to get my car lowered.. i just got my springs and i dont feel like goin to the dealership

 

Jack

jack stands

Wrench/sockets (impact gun)

help from a friend to push down on the rotor

spring compressor

and a prayer to god so you don't have any bolts freeze

 

haah aight thnx dennis

 

btw.. since i cant find the thread..how much are replacement bolts and how da hell wud i get em out?

 

Are you talking about if a bolt freezes on you?

The bolts aren't too expensive. Maybe $4-5. To get the bolt out, you're going to need to drill it out. You will go through several drill bits to do this.

 

I got these springs for 80, and install for 120

 

k ill keep it in mind. i better bust out da drill already

 

you should need some wd40 or some heavy duty shit you can find at your local HD, i know i found some there from a rust bolt i had in my house that i couldnt get off it was some pretty industrial stuff, anyone know the name of it, if i see a bottle i can pick it out

fuckin getting high too much smoke one to the dome

 

lol

 

too bad you cant in nevada, you get jail time for a seed, whch blows thats why i never carry weed to nevada, you get serious fines and jail time for that shit

 

yah tru.. i blaze too..lol they tried to make it legal here. like a nickel of weed wudda been considered legal but they didnt pass it so w/e..fkin bastards..

 

dude. if you've never done this, i'd just have it done.

 

actually, you can have any amount and you don't get jail time until your 3rd offense in NV if you are over 21. If you are under it's a felony but is usually dropped down to a misdemenor. Also it's most likely you'll recieve probation instead of jail time for your first 2 offenses.

 

yeh i decided to just go to my friends shop and get his people to do it.

 

i agree. no offense but i drive 25-30 minutes everyday M-R to school and years before this i drove 30 miles just to my suck ass aircondintioned factory job...get over it...jk..

 

sounds like you have done your homework

btw: have you found your new victim?

 

damnn i just got quoted for $540 to install my springs at the dealership !

 

WTF!! omg i need a :rape: smiley....dude...comon they are raping you for real...take it to a shop and get it done. FUCK the dealership!