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What is a fair price to pay a shop to install a Joe Z exhaust and Swift springs?

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Old 04-12-16, 02:15 PM
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Default What is a fair price to pay a shop to install a Joe Z exhaust and Swift springs?

I understand shops have to be paid for their work/employees and bills and not complaining about any prices or anything, just trying to see what you guys think a fair price for labor would be for these 2 items. And with a lift, about how long of an install would it be? Thanks!

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$500-600 would be my guess.

Exhaust should be about $150

Suspension should be around $400-500 give or take.
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^sounds about right.
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My recommended installer is $100 for exhaust, $150 for springs..

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josh whos that installer?
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My local guy charged me $50 for Joe z exhaust lol.
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It really depends on the area/market. California prices tend to be cheaper compared to most other markets.
I would guess around $125 for exhaust and $400 for springs which seems to be the average I've seen on the forums.

For reference, in Seattle area, I was quoted $150 for exhaust and around $500 for springs + $125 for alignment (this was on a GS350). I managed to do both myself (minus alignment) in my garage in about 6 total. Alignment was free since i have a lifetime alignment.
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Originally Posted by Vervish
$500-600 would be my guess.

Exhaust should be about $150

Suspension should be around $400-500 give or take.
Price is about right for CA


But it's still something you should do yourself to spare the cost!
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My guy is doing springs for $250 and my exhaust guy would probably charge $50-$80
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80 for exhaust and 150-200 for springs in my area
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$150 for exhaust and $200 for springs in my area
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I paid my buddy $200 to do both and install my front wheel spacers/bolts. Granted I only wanted my front springs installed.
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Before I decided to do it myself I called around for a quote on the exhaust install. Out of 3 shops, prices ranged from $80-95.

Regarding suspension...the springs/shocks on these cars are incredibly easy to replace (compared to the bazillion other cars/trucks I've swapped suspensions on). If you have any mechanical aptitude whatsoever, I wouldn't be scared to attempt it yourself. Otherwise, I wouldn't pay more than $200 for the labor (assuming a $75 per hr labor cost)
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Depending on the shop, anywhere from $300-600 here in CA. I went to an exhaust shop that charged me $180 to install my exhaust. Then went to a performance shop that charged me $300 to install my BC Coilovers.
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Originally Posted by allst4risf
josh whos that installer?
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