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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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What is a fair install charge on installing Eibach springs on my car? I recall hearing $60 from one shop. Is that a good price? Also, if anyone in the Bay Area, CA or even Sacremento knows of a particularly good shop to get them installed at, let me know. Thanks!
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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$60 is CHEAP

I paid almost $200+$75 for alignment.

You could do it yourself but it is difficult without some extra tools.

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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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Thats a really good price....Without the typical "LEXU$" mark-up that garages like to charge when they see yoo roll in.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 01:26 AM
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wow, that's a real good price! i paid $120 to have it done... just be sure they have experience.

if you don't mind me asking, what springs did you end up going with? since putting on my 19's... i think i need to lower it more...
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 04:08 AM
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I bought the Eibach Supra NA Prokits from ***. They say they are quote: "AGX Lowering Spring Kits by Eibach (same as Eibach Pro Kit)", which makes me kind of skeptical, but we shall see soon enough. That quote was from Diablo Motorsports in Livermore, CA BTW. I'll call them again tomorrow and confirm that price. Last time I called them was two months ago so maybe my figures are off after all, but I sure hope not!
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 10:13 AM
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I had Big-O Tire quote me $450 per wheel for installing springs.
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 01:32 PM
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jeez, thats outrageous!!:eek:

hey lex400sc,
when installing your new shocks and springs, you might as well take a look at your rear dust boot cover. when i installed mine, it was thrashed to nothing due to old age! it cost me about 60 or so at the dealer. maybe you can shop around now...
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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I think I know what you're talking about when you say "dust boot cover". That is the sleeve inside the spring right? All four of mine are in good condition right now....
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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 11:08 PM
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that is the ONE.

It tends to tear when you install your new ones.

Best to replace if possible...prevents premature failure of the shock from dust getting in the seals.

MW

BTW...NICE paint job on the calipers. looks clean now.

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Old Oct 10, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Thanks Matt! That bedliner paint works wonders for the wheel well too. All that dirt and filth washes off with a quick spray of the hose instead of having to scrub it down with a toilet bowl scrubber . Here's a before pic...
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 01:35 AM
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WOW...what a change.

Makes your car look lower TOO. The gap in your wheel well gets considerably smaller.

BTW. That Torque wrench is probably wearing out by now!!!!

MW
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 03:38 AM
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hey that looks pretty cool, what kind of paint is that? ( who makes it? )
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 04:40 AM
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Krylon Wrinkle Finish paint....
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 05:24 AM
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thank you thank you, this will be my next project. Did you have alot of overspray????
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 02:22 PM
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I paid 150$ to install springs and shocks +90$ for a 4 wheel aliment.

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