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RBrum · 12-25-2008, 02:13 PM

just getting an idea, please let me know how much they usually run for installation.

**TROLL** · 12-25-2008, 02:25 PM

this thread is lacking info. help us help you by providing as much info as you can, like for starters, what kind of car?

RBrum · 12-25-2008, 02:28 PM

sorry, its a NA 94 300zx was trying to get a price for installation of tein s-tech lowering springs

OutToWinPAHC · 12-25-2008, 04:45 PM

Im right over the bridge and have done it, its not hard at all. Are you putting new shock on too? I would suggest it and get shock boots too. If you want I can talk to my roommate with a spring compressor maybe we can do it for you very cheaply.

jcr557 · 12-25-2008, 04:47 PM

nvm...

RBrum · 12-25-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutToWinPAHC

Im right over the bridge and have done it, its not hard at all. Are you putting new shock on too? I would suggest it and get shock boots too. If you want I can talk to my roommate with a spring compressor maybe we can do it for you very cheaply.

thanks man, ill let you know tho i was just trying to get an idea of the cost plus i still have to buy the springs and get my engine running right before that thanks tho

OutToWinPAHC · 12-26-2008, 09:16 AM

Yeah just OM me when your ready, its not too hard to do

poisonivory · 12-26-2008, 09:46 AM

i got aftermarket springs, shocks, and struts installed for like $225 i think. I would have attempted it, but I didn't have the time or the space to do it. Now I have my own house, so I ever have to do it in the future, i'll give it a try.

motorvated · 12-26-2008, 10:00 AM

Add in cost of alignment to whatever spring install it.

Kupop · 12-29-2008, 02:11 PM

If only I was closer for you, I would do it cheap for you. I need more side jobs.

If interested in a little bit of a travel hit me up.

What wrong with the engine in the Z? I have a '95 NA that I did a fair amount of work on when I first got it. It's for sale now...

Raven18940 · 12-29-2008, 02:38 PM

The first time had it done for $300. The second time I did it myself for the cost of spring compressors.

Kupop · 12-29-2008, 02:41 PM

You can rent spring compressors from AutoZone. You pay the price of the tool when you go to rent it and get all of it back when you return the tool(s). There is no time frame either because if you don't return them they just keep the money as if you bought them.

I want to get a nice wall mount unit, but they are a bit pricey yet for me.

Raven18940 · 12-29-2008, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kupop

I want to get a nice wall mount unit, but they are a bit pricey yet for me.

I just have a mechanic friend who let me use his.

OutToWinPAHC · 12-29-2008, 03:05 PM

It only takes about an 2 hours. Front turn wheel all the way to the side and clamp the spring with the compressor, loosen top 3 nuts, loosen lug nuts, jack up,, take off wheel, take off the brake line clip, remove the two bolts on bottom, pull shock out. Tighten down clamp more if you can, take off center nut and spring plate, take off compressor, put new shock boot on, put spring on, put spring plate on and tighten nut, compress spring, tighten more, put back in car.

I did the mine on my 240 with no spring compressor, just some duct tape and a brick wall.

Showoff03LS · 12-29-2008, 11:37 PM

i did my cav in less then 2 hours w/ a spring compressor, a 3/8" impact and taking them off the car

gsrwanted · 12-30-2008, 12:23 PM

im in tomsriver if you need the help. i did my z33 with TANABE Grip Feeling Lowering Springs. The ride is simply amazing. but when your ready just pm me.

quickline2 · 12-30-2008, 12:58 PM

its easier to do it urself just pull the stock ones out and take them to a shop to compress the new ones on it will be cheaper then having them do the whole thing

12-25-2008, 02:13 PM	#1
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	cost to install lowering springs? just getting an idea, please let me know how much they usually run for installation.

12-25-2008, 04:47 PM	#5
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12-26-2008, 09:46 AM	#8
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	i got aftermarket springs, shocks, and struts installed for like $225 i think. I would have attempted it, but I didn't have the time or the space to do it. Now I have my own house, so I ever have to do it in the future, i'll give it a try. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-26-2008, 10:00 AM	#9
motorvated Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Olde City PA Member #9779 My Ride: 2010 VW Jetta 2.5, 5 speed/ 73 VW Beetle drop top. iTrader: (0)	Add in cost of alignment to whatever spring install it. __________________ TST....where everybody swings on nuts.

12-29-2008, 11:37 PM	#15
Showoff03LS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gilbertsville Member #7305 My Ride: 03 cavalier,68 fairlane 500 iTrader: (0)	i did my cav in less then 2 hours w/ a spring compressor, a 3/8" impact and taking them off the car __________________ 03 Cavalier coupe 68 Ford Fairlane 500 68 Firebird I Gotz More Watts Then You Got HorsePower RIP Bill Levengood- youll be missed by everyone

12-25-2008, 02:28 PM	#3
RBrum Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pennsauken NJ Member #8681 My Ride: 04 Subaru STI iTrader: (1)	sorry, its a NA 94 300zx was trying to get a price for installation of tein s-tech lowering springs

12-25-2008, 04:45 PM	#4
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Im right over the bridge and have done it, its not hard at all. Are you putting new shock on too? I would suggest it and get shock boots too. If you want I can talk to my roommate with a spring compressor maybe we can do it for you very cheaply.

12-26-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Yeah just OM me when your ready, its not too hard to do

12-29-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
Kupop Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weatherly, PA Member #999 My Ride: '06 Chevy TrailBlazer SS; '01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS; '93 Toyota MR2-T iTrader: (3)	If only I was closer for you, I would do it cheap for you. I need more side jobs. If interested in a little bit of a travel hit me up. What wrong with the engine in the Z? I have a '95 NA that I did a fair amount of work on when I first got it. It's for sale now...

12-29-2008, 02:41 PM	#12
Kupop Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Weatherly, PA Member #999 My Ride: '06 Chevy TrailBlazer SS; '01 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS; '93 Toyota MR2-T iTrader: (3)	You can rent spring compressors from AutoZone. You pay the price of the tool when you go to rent it and get all of it back when you return the tool(s). There is no time frame either because if you don't return them they just keep the money as if you bought them. I want to get a nice wall mount unit, but they are a bit pricey yet for me.

12-29-2008, 03:05 PM	#14
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	It only takes about an 2 hours. Front turn wheel all the way to the side and clamp the spring with the compressor, loosen top 3 nuts, loosen lug nuts, jack up,, take off wheel, take off the brake line clip, remove the two bolts on bottom, pull shock out. Tighten down clamp more if you can, take off center nut and spring plate, take off compressor, put new shock boot on, put spring on, put spring plate on and tighten nut, compress spring, tighten more, put back in car. I did the mine on my 240 with no spring compressor, just some duct tape and a brick wall.

12-30-2008, 12:23 PM	#16
gsrwanted Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10503 My Ride: 05 nissan 350z and civic iTrader: (0)	im in tomsriver if you need the help. i did my z33 with TANABE Grip Feeling Lowering Springs. The ride is simply amazing. but when your ready just pm me.

12-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#17
quickline2 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Member #10576 My Ride: 03 Evo 8 TB iTrader: (3)	its easier to do it urself just pull the stock ones out and take them to a shop to compress the new ones on it will be cheaper then having them do the whole thing

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