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Old 07-23-14, 05:19 PM
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Default Lowering spring labor costs, SoCal

Have a 2010 Lexus GS 350 AWD, recently just purchased the tanabe nf210 lowering springs based on a lot of reading throughout the forum. Not wanting too much of a drop while still maintaining some ride quality. I just picked up a set of 19" Vossens that are next… my dilemma is finding a shop down near the San Fernando area willing to put the springs on. Ive came across two spots over the last few weeks, one shop said they would do it for $600 which would include an alignment. The other said $570 no alignment… really trying to gauge the challenge in this job verse the cost, does this seem fair? …or is this something i really should just try and do on my own? Also I understand wobble/vibration to be possible but however with less aggressive drops and having an alignment down afterwards some posts I've read had positive outcomes with the nf210s… any help is appreciated (or even if you know of a shop in SoCal you would recommend). Thanks!!
Old 07-24-14, 05:44 AM
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wow thats really high, even for SoCal. every shop is different but i know around here $50/corner is a good gauge for the going rate (that does not include alignment)
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You should post in the SoCal section, I've heard great things about Tommy at Music Box. Good luck!
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Took me more than 4 hours to do mine. A shop could do it faster, but not in less than 2 hours IMO. I've heard of lots getting it done in the $250 range. $600 is nuts
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Where in SoCal are you? I'll do it for $250 guarantee my work 100%. You can just take a look at my real builds and use your own intuition if you believe I can.... Change springs lol....
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Oh you were going to check near San Fernanando? That means we are close, very close
Old 07-28-14, 10:28 PM
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I posted it in the SoCal section, need for speed motorsports in glendale charges $200. Appreciate the offer Genesis, I'm in the valley area. Thanks for all the feedback!
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