Guys what are the apox tech hours to Install Aftermarket Shocks and Springs,

Have done searches but dont seem to come down with a consitent number.

If i go to my local dealer how many tech hours am I looking at Please all chime in.


Thanks

 

First don't go to the dealership to swap the suspension. You can get great instructions on "abunchofcars.com". It should only take you about 3-4 hours if this is the fist time you are doing suspension work. If you have to go to the dealership then you should only look at 2-3 hours tops, and that is if they suck. Really though, it really is quite easy to do it. Think about it. This also depends on if you are working on the 3rd gen or the 2nd gen because I have NO experience with the 3rd gen... Good luck!

 

Guys Car is already at the dealer getting it done, When it comes to that stuff I dont even mess with it, But I want to make sure they dont go overboard with the hours. Input from everybody would be great.

Thannks for your help PDX

Others please chime in

 

four hours is reasonable to them. i installed my suspension and camber kits in six hours.

 

well, had my friend do it, a local mech who had experience w/ hondas... took him no more than 1.5-2 hrs. it was closer to two hours only b/c we were playing w/ the height adjustable coilovers..

 

took me 6.5 hours my first time with no air tools. and i would consider myself extremely mechanically inclined. i would say do it yourself, but get a friend to help and rent some airtools. they are well worth it.

SSTS

 

I just had this done by a local shop, and they broke it down like this.

1.9 hours for the front springs/shocks.
1.9 hours for the rear springs/shocks.

3.8 total hours.

 

3-4 hours is about the norm, ive done it in about 2.5 on a civic and the tl is damn near the same.

 

I think the book does say it takes 2.5 to 3 hours to do this. I had it done in 1 3/4 hours.

 

same here and i paid $200 dealer wanted 400