Suspension Question
11-06-13, 01:20 AM
#16
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I've checked two other places both were more expensive. But the price break down was new shocks front, rear, 4 new mounts, new bump stops and sleeves (boots), 4 wheel alignment, and labor,
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11-06-13, 04:33 AM
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I got my coilovers installed for 250 by a vendor when I bought it through them for a total of $1050 bucks. I did buy rims and tires through them but I still would have paid the same for coilovers and installation.
11-07-13, 09:36 PM
#19
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Price coming down found a set of KYB's on Amazon for $305 plus shipping. Had my mechanic take a hard look at the suspension and I won't need the mounting plates either. He doesn't want to shoot from the hip on another estimate until he has the car. He said the first estimate was a worst case senario. Will try to scan the estimate from Pepboys in the morning.
11-08-13, 12:51 PM
#20
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1800 is reasonable for a lexus with genuine lexus parts, labour and alignment. however, for $2000 area you can just buy a QUALITY set of coilovers and install them yourself. coilovers are by far one of my favorite things to install because they are simple.
11-08-13, 02:32 PM
#21
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the "genuine" Lexus shocks, for example, are basically KYB Excel-G/GR2, and from an independent mechanic, that is a ridiculous amount for this job, I could get this done and fly to South America, enjoy a week of fine dining, and fly back for less than $1800!
11-08-13, 04:33 PM
#22
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no. it's not
the "genuine" Lexus shocks, for example, are basically KYB Excel-G/GR2, and from an independent mechanic, that is a ridiculous amount for this job, I could get this done and fly to South America, enjoy a week of fine dining, and fly back for less than $1800!
the "genuine" Lexus shocks, for example, are basically KYB Excel-G/GR2, and from an independent mechanic, that is a ridiculous amount for this job, I could get this done and fly to South America, enjoy a week of fine dining, and fly back for less than $1800!
strut
- $316.00 each
mount
- $157.99 each
alignment extra
labour extra.
shop supplies
tax
remember that these are aftermarket KYB oem fitment parts. not genuine lexus parts.
11-09-13, 01:21 AM
#25
Alright, so... I just sourced out the mounts and rear struts with no springs via napa pro link so keep in mind that these are aftermarket oem fit parts, ok?
strut
- $316.00 each
mount
- $157.99 each
alignment extra
labour extra.
shop supplies
tax
remember that these are aftermarket KYB oem fitment parts. not genuine lexus parts.
strut
- $316.00 each
mount
- $157.99 each
alignment extra
labour extra.
shop supplies
tax
remember that these are aftermarket KYB oem fitment parts. not genuine lexus parts.
- Priceless
Last edited by Sc0pe; 11-09-13 at 01:32 AM.
11-09-13, 09:53 AM
#26
Ummm, yeah.... You're paying WAY TOO MUCH!
Rockauto.com -
KYB Part # 341159 More Info GR-2 / Excel-G
Front; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $76.89
Rear; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $83.79
KYB Part # SM5563 More Info Mount Components
Front; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $30.79
Rear; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $40.79
Total of less than $60 for all four dust boots....
Alignment shouldn't be more than $80-120
Labour shouldn't be more than $300
Rockauto.com -
KYB Part # 341159 More Info GR-2 / Excel-G
Front; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $76.89
Rear; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $83.79
KYB Part # SM5563 More Info Mount Components
Front; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $30.79
Rear; Except Elec. Pneumatic Susp. $40.79
Total of less than $60 for all four dust boots....
Alignment shouldn't be more than $80-120
Labour shouldn't be more than $300
11-09-13, 01:08 PM
#28
Or just get a set of BC coil overs for like $950 or a set of Megan EZs for like $750-800 which come with shocks, springs, mounts and boots!
Seriously man, you're being taken if you pay that much for those parts on one of these cars... I don't even think the dealer charges that much!
Seriously man, you're being taken if you pay that much for those parts on one of these cars... I don't even think the dealer charges that much!
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