tmoore8878

I just picked up a 2006 gs300 awd and want to put a set of Tanabe NF210 springs on it. I've gotten a few quotes from different places starting at $475 just for the install, with one place saying right $700 for install and an alignment. Seems kind of high to me, but I just wanted some feed back from you guys. I would hate to know that I paid close to a grand for some springs. Also, I am now considering BC coilovers. I also know that you have to pay to play.

IXI187IXI

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it differs from shop to shop and region. i would expect to pay probably $300-$350 for the install then add the alignment on top of it, your probably looking close to $500 all said and done. that imo would be on the high side too.

TWong350

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WOW! That's awful high, IMO. I think $150 is fair but I dunno. Try doing it yourself. It's not really hard at all. Save you a bunch. It's comical that the install would cost more than the springs!

rominl

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i guess really depends on your region. here in socal 150-180 is what you would pay

L3XOTIC

Wow thats high. I had mine installed for $150+alignment awhile back when i was in California.

tmoore8878

Is there anyone in NC that can refer a good shop? I'm in between Raleigh and Greensboro.

Todd Edge

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I use to live in Raleigh. A lot of the Import guys used Phantasm Motorsports in Raleigh. In all reality, it isn't that hard to do. I did mine last week using the DIY as a guide. It took me about 3 hours to complete everything. All you need to get(special tools) is a spring compressor and you can get that from Auto Zone through their loaner program.

Todd

TMac2

yeah thats pretty high minds well get some coilovers lol but it should be around 120-150 no more than 200 for sure gluck bro

JH48

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I will get my ride drop with coilover for $120 and $60 for aligment

IXI187IXI

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you guys also all live in socal where shops are a dime a dozen. out of the east coast its not as widely spread. i know in my area a good estimate would be to figure $60-$70 a corner.

Lex Luga

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Here in ny it's around the range of 450-600.

NickL

I was quoted 1500$ for BCR coilovers installed and aligned and drive test from a very reputable importing tuning shop in my area.
http://www.kaizentuning.com/

Quote from the dealer was $250 per spring installed(labor only). I thought that was ludicrous.

tmoore8878

Thanks for chiming in guys. Still haven't made up my mind what I want to do but, I know I want it lowered some.

msgs350

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If i could do it again, I'd go coilovers.

It cost a little more for the part but you can save a bit on labor because they don't have to take the struts apart.