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Old 09-02-17, 05:58 PM
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I'd say $300 to $600 is fair. If it is a reputable shop you have to realize they have to pay for overhead, direct/indirect labor, etc. If you can get it done cheaper that is great. I'd rather pay a little more if I know the quality of work will be better.
Old 09-03-17, 04:50 PM
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Ain't no way I'd pay $6 bills to install coilovers. $250 to $350 max seems fair. It ain't rocket science!
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Originally Posted by nathantse
I was quoted $450 for fsport springs/fsport shocks/custom steering wheel/alignment to be done at once.

Any inputs?
Fair price. Usually the alignment itself is already $100.
Old 09-11-17, 02:35 PM
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NYC I was quoted 250$ for installment of coilovers
Old 09-12-17, 01:55 PM
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It really all depends on where you're located. Its best if you go into the local forum page and ask members in your area. Down here in SoCal, I paid $150 to have install springs.
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Damn envision told me 850 with alignment lol f them.
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Do it yourself. Find a friend who can help and your down to $0/hour
Old 05-12-20, 02:48 PM
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Default RSR springs installation

Originally Posted by hkguy783
I am planing to lower my car, and I am getting some ridiculous quotes for the labor.
$300 from a shop, $560 from my friend's brother.

They both claim it is a 6 hours job?

My last car I paid a meal of an in & out burger to lower my car by replacing springs and structs, and it only took about 2 hours.
How much did you pay to lower your car?

I mean dam, I know I live in San Francisco, but this is crazy.
I’m about 3 years too late but I see you’re in SF. In San Mateo, where did u get quoted for 300? I’m getting quotes closer to the 1000 mark
Old 05-12-20, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Sal650
I’m about 3 years too late but I see you’re in SF. In San Mateo, where did u get quoted for 300? I’m getting quotes closer to the 1000 mark
180 to 220 is fair. A decent Saturday afternoon of pizza and beer is about what I would charge a friend. This is about a 2 hour job and I didn't need an alignment when I was done. Anything past $250 is robbery. This is honestly not a difficult thing to do. The hardest part is probably compressing the spring. Spring compressors are cheap on Amazon or just borrow a set from autozone.

There are about 6 guides on this site. Don't pay $1k, go to a garage day or diy.
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Originally Posted by leo877
I got hooked up with a tech at Lexus dealer. Paid him $150 for 2-hour and $50 for alignment. And yes, I did another alignment 3 or 4 weeks later once my fsport springs settled.
Originally Posted by GeorgeR
The shops in Montreal charge ~$200 CDN + the alignment ($100).
4-Wheel Alignments (4WA) in Los Angeles/Orange County ALONE are around $300!! No Budging on Price of 4WA at Lexus Dealers - they simply WILL NOT negotiate.

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Old 05-13-20, 06:46 AM
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I paid $350 to install coils and it took about 3hrs. Add another $80-100 for an alignment.

It honestly isnt a difficult job if you have a lift and the right tools. Rears are the harder pair to remove.
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