i have looked around and found a few quotes and places that will do it. but I'm looking for how much it would cost to drop my car about an inch or so on springs with install.
also does anyone know what a good set would be?

 

Well, it depends on the mechanic or shop that you end up going to that will answer that question. Your best bet is to go and get quotes directly from them rather than asking people on a forum.

 

Springs shipped, ~$230.

Install ~$240, but it depends where you live. 3 - 4 hours "book" time.

 

Where do you live? I'll sell you my 100 mile H&R springs and do the install for $400. or sell the springs seperately. PM me

 

I paid close to $400 to have mine done the first time. I didn't like them and rode around at stock height until I bought a second set and did the install myself.

 

Just bought H&R Sports Springs from HeelToe for $245. Also XLR8 is a vendor here too.

 

yea depending on the hourly rate ur local mechanics charge is going to be the question. Each place may charge a different amount. I would say with springs and all you should spend more than 600 on install and parts. I have a shop and we would charge anywhere from 250-300 for install. This is only because you have to remove the rear seats to get to the rear struts and springs. If it wasn't for this it would be a an hour or so cheaper. If ur handy and worried about price, just DIY man...

 

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Well, it depends on the mechanic or shop that you end up going to that will answer that question. Your best bet is to go and get quotes directly from them rather than asking people on a forum.

This is an example of a good answer...

So before your offer your suggestion. Maybe you should actually provide some help. Class dismissed.

 

FWIW I paid $300 from my mechanic but they didn't do a great job. I've taken it back once already because there is a clunk. A local performance shop quoted me $420. You get what you pay for.

 

If you have the tools I would look at DIY you will save a good amount of money. I think I paid 20 bucks for my spring compressors 4 or 5 years ago.

Heres a link to a tutorial I found on a 3g...
http://www./howto/tl/lowering/tl_low...gs_install.php

 

Can't edit because I'm a newb but apparently I can't post links to other websites? Sorry I'm new to this forum obviously.

Anyways to find the DIY I was talking about just google "c-speed racing tl spring install" and its your first hit (has pics ).

 

You can get a spring compressor as a free loaner from AutoZone, etc. You pay a deposit and get it back when you return the kit. Torque Wrench too - which you will need.

DIY is here:

D-091: DIY:Front and rear damper/shock spring replacement
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/fm-modulators-group-purchase-173827/ - Service Manual Scans
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/diy-ht-spec-coilver-install-dummies-any-other-suspension-3g-garage-d-091-a-816065/ - w/Pics and including Rear Seat Removal


Find a freind to help if you DIY. The back-seat removal is kind of a bitch.

F-070: DIY: How to remove the back seats to put the suspension?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107568

 

Do it yourself. Just have a friend help you and crack open a case of beer. Just don't drink too many; gotta remember where certain bolts go

 

Diy!

 

Shoot. 125.00 shipped for used springs (HR Sport) and did it myself. Took 2 hours.

Sucks that you have to pay shop charges. If you can take them the strut assembly and the new springs that should knock labor costs down significantly.

However if you don't have tools/space to do your own work than I sympathize for you.

 

This is just the kind of thing that caused me to DIY my springs. I never even changed the oil in a car before.

I saved $240.

But fixing up the garage and out-fitting it with tools and a work-bench cost $1000.

AND now I HAVE to do all the maint 'cause my wife won't pay to take it to Firestone. And it's Nintey-F**king-Nine degrees outside.

FML.


Thanks for nothin' you guys.

 

Lol bearcat. Wanna come to Texas and witness 120 plus on the heat index?

 

Nah, man. What I outta do a is put an AC in the garage. Yeah, that's the ticket.