So I just got off the phone with SGP Racing located here in Houston and they quoted me $400 to install springs. Is it just me or is this an outrageous quote? Performance Factory said they will install them for $100, but they are not necessarily an option for me.

Anyways, does anyone know of a good place in Houston to get springs installed? If so, please advise. I guess I could always do it myself, it doesn't seem difficult.

 

Yes they are retarded. Spring installs should be $100-$150 max. Many people here will also suggest a DIY, assuming you can rent a spring compressor from Pepboys for the fronts.

 

If you don't wanna have a HUGE P.I.T.A. installing the fronts, just P.M. NorthSideRacing. I did the rears myself because they were easy, it's not even worth it to do the fronts... IMO I also live in Houston and everyone quoted me 400, but just P.M. NorthSideRacing to get them installed.

 

I'll do that. Thanks for your help!

 

You really don't even need a spring compressor. Me and a friend of mine did them without one.

-Stephen

 

If you want to risk killing yourself then go ahead and don't use a spring compressor...

 

how long did it take to D.I.Y. spring install...... let me know i want ot do it this weekend or really soon

 

install the back ones yourself

 

I installed Eiback springs with SPC front and rear arms. It took me about 3.5 to 4 hours to install everything. If you just do the springs, I would allow for 2.5 hours. The first spring always takes the longest. BTW, I rented a spring compressor from Autozone. Do yourself a favor and do the same. It's safer and easier.

 

+1... I too rented one and they are free if u return them the next day. The rear springs u dont need the compressor but the front ones u do.

 

For $400 that better come with a happy ending

 

i installed tein basic coilovers...front and back. took me about 4 hrs. the hardest part for me was loosening the bolts for the first time (used hand tools)...if I had pneumatic tools I probably could have saved myself an hour. I I didn't use a spring compressor. I just positioned my socket wrench on top of the front strut assembly, covered the wrenchand strut with a rag, positioned the bottom of the strut against the sidewalk and started loosening until i felt the spring lose tension.

 

I went to four different places. They all quoted $400. It's the standard price for R&R on spings.

 

i got quoted 240 for coilover install

i dont know if its going to be cheaper for springs ?

but 400 is a lot

 

My thoughts exactly! I was about to make a comment like that but I refrained