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Old 12-16-2009, 04:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How many hours should it take a competent mechanic to install the set of springs? I was quoted at 6 hours which sounded a bit high to me (especially at over $100/hr)
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How many hours should it take a competent mechanic to install the set of springs? I was quoted at 6 hours which sounded a bit high to me (especially at over $100/hr)
its not hard at all to install springs. Air tools make it easier but you can do it without having to pay tons of cash.
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its not hard at all to install springs. Air tools make it easier but you can do it without having to pay tons of cash.
Yeah I got it all sorted and paid a reasonable price. The car looks great now hunkered down a bit, the wheels just need to come out a touch...
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Yeah I got it all sorted and paid a reasonable price. The car looks great now hunkered down a bit, the wheels just need to come out a touch...
Did you tweak the camber just after the install?
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How many hours should it take a competent mechanic to install the set of springs? I was quoted at 6 hours which sounded a bit high to me (especially at over $100/hr)
who did the install?
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Did you tweak the camber just after the install?
I have not, It is going into the dealership early Jan (1 year service already) and I am going to have them install Stillen Sways front and back along with some H&R Spacers and at that time I will have them align and adjust as necessary. If needed I will get the camber arms and toe bolt...

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who did the install?
American Automotive on Harrison between 4th and 5th, they had really great Yelp reviews and the folks there were quite pleasant, though I don't think they usually handle jobs such as this.

On a side note, the aftermarket springs are considerably heavier than the stock springs, the box with my stock springs in them felt about half the weight from the Eibachs.
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How many hours should it take a competent mechanic to install the set of springs? I was quoted at 6 hours which sounded a bit high to me (especially at over $100/hr)
When I had my 350 I got the lowering spring, rear camber kit & toe bolts installed in 2hrs for about $150 in my friends shop. There is where I'm taking the 370 too.

I waited about a month before getting an alignment to let it settle and it wasn't to much off.
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