How much are you guys being charged for installing the springs? I went to a local body shop and I was told $500. This can't be right right? How much should I expect to pay?

Thanks in advance

G35 coupe 6spd
Twilight Blue/Tan
Fully Optioned
Nismo CAI

 

Where are you located? I wouldnt pay over 200.00 Ive done two sets and it took my about two hours.

 

I had the fronts done (the rear is definitely a DIY) along with my front sway bar done for $145. It took 2 techs about an hour and fifteen minutes so I thought that it was fair.

I did the rears in about 15-20 minutes a side. I'd suggest looking on g-owners.com for a write up by Gsedan35/Drsifu. Very simple.

 

My coilovers were installed for $500 with alinment, at the dealer. I wouldn't pay more than $300 for spings.

 

are you guys talking about buying the springs + install or just install alone ?? cause install alone for springs should just cost $50-70

 

woa 70.00 for install?? Thats super cheap! If you can find someone to do it for that price I would say JUMP ON IT!

 

I paid 140, and with an alignment!!


Martin
2003.5 BS G35
Nismo Aero/Sport Package
Injen CAI
B+G Springs
HPDesign Evo 19's..

 

I was quoted $145 for install of coilovers.

 

2 hours in a competent shop, 40-50 dollars per hour labor plus 80-100 bucks for an alignment.

that is what I would pay, as that is how long it took me to do it, including mic'ing all my rotors and pads and rotating my tires

so 200.00 sounds fair, especially if this is the first time they have done it.

Better Life thru Chemistry
Black on Black 03.5 Sedan 6MT - Goodyear F1 GS-D3's 225/55/17, Custom Intake Tube, '03 "Z" Suspension, Magnaflow resonator, 6 Wire 4 Guage Grounding Kit

 

$200 for install, $45 for alignment.

 

those prices seem absurd. if you live in San Diego, i charge 50 bucks. if i charged 300 a pop, i could quit my job.

Chad

 

I'm in Pittsburgh PA. I wonder why I'm getting these crazy prices. I went to another shop and I was quotted $400. If I can find a shop where they would install for less than $100, I would get it done in a heart beat.
Also I was told that the use of spring compressors for a non mechanic could be very dangerous. That's why I dont want to do it myself even though there are DIY guides.

G35 coupe 6spd
Twilight Blue/Tan
Fully Optioned
Nismo CAI

 

no, spring compressor is not dangerous on this vehicle. some vehicles have a lot of spring in them and will pop off violently. this one is not bad at all. Uncompressed (with the top off) the spring is only 1 coil above the top of your shock.

the hardest part of using a spring compressor is getting all the little arms in the right place. just takes patience. I removed the springs without a spring compressor. you will only need a spring compressor to reinstall the new springs. And since the new springs are shorter you may not even need a spring compressor. You should be able to just push down on it enough to fit the upper mount on. Once you get two threads on the bolt you can tighten it down with a wrench

it really is easy. i did my first set of lowering springs in my driveway at 19 years old without a spring compressor. I replaced my first set of struts when I was 16 with no problems. At that time I had NO mechanical experience. You should have seen me then, I even pulled a tranny to replace a clutch with no experience. and 10,000 miles later I got to do the clutch again due to improper alignment. but the springs on this car are really easy, just watch out for your brake lines on the front.

Better Life thru Chemistry
Black on Black 03.5 Sedan 6MT - Goodyear F1 GS-D3's 225/55/17, Custom Intake Tube, '03 "Z" Suspension, Magnaflow resonator, 6 Wire 4 Guage Grounding Kit