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Old 08-25-2009, 09:43 AM
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Spring install cost

Hey guys, I located in Philly, PA and I want to get the eibach pro kit installed. I called a few well known performance shops and some want $350 for just the install and other wants $500 for install and alignment. Another place wants $175 per side to lower. I have no idea what is a fare price and these prices are WITHOUT springs, just install. They all said if I get camber get it will be like an hour more worth of labor to install them.

Making me think twice about lowering because with springs + install + alignment im looking at atleast $650. Any thoughts on these prices? Any recommendations on a shop in or near philly?
Old 08-25-2009, 09:46 AM
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springs only to install should be no more than 200.
Old 08-25-2009, 09:53 AM
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Do you think I can go to any garage and get this done? Or should I look for strictly performance shops?
Old 08-25-2009, 10:01 AM
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any reputable mechanic should be able to do it. If you have a shop that does aftermarket installs, that would make me feel better, assuming the price is the same. I'm not talking about big custom shops or anything like nolimitmotorsports for a simple install like that. Just google your state and check out some small performance shops. There has to be a bunch
Old 08-25-2009, 10:37 AM
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Thanks triple_x for your help. I called RT tuning and they wanted around $500 for install and alignment. I know their very reputable for Infiniti's but I guess you have to pay for their reputation. I will call around to some small shops though
Old 08-25-2009, 10:42 AM
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yeah you shouldn't pay more than $200. i had a shop quote me $320, then i called another one and they said $175. i'm going to end up doing them myself this weekend. they should be here on Friday.
Old 08-25-2009, 10:58 AM
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np man. Just call around until you find 200 or better. Anything more they are trying to gouge you
Old 08-25-2009, 11:21 AM
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I paid $180 for the install (2 hrs of labor @ $90/hr) and then $55 for the allignment...if a shop wants $3-400 then you are getting ripped off BIG TIME. ^+1 just keep calling around. GL
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Thanks guys, I figured those prices were too high. I will continue to search!
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beerme here u from. I just did my springs in a few hours. Im in South jersey.
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Im located in Philly but I do frequent south jersey (cherry hill area). I think my friend's dad who is a mechanic might do mine now. If he doesnt I'll let you know and see what we can work out.
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Those prices are RIDICULOUS. Like everyone else said. No more than 200 for the total cost on installation. Alignment is about 80 here in So Cal.
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