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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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I called a reputable shop near me for an estimate on installation, and here's what they said:

Parts + Labor:

FRPP 3.73 $600 ($160 Gears, $110 Installation kit, $30 Oil, $300 Labor)

Labor only (I have the parts):

Steeda UDPs $65-100
Eibach ProKit + D-Specs $260-300
Steeda Adj. Panhard bar and Brace $65-100

Are these reasonable prices? I also have a BMR rear swaybar, Adj. LCAs, and relocation brackets, but I'm gonna have them installed later on - because if I like the feeling of the car with only springs and shocks I'll just sell the rest without getting too much into suspension, I don't go to the track, it's just a daily driver.

Thanks...
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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The cost of gears is a tad high, but everything else is legit.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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i would do the suspention your self you can save alot of money or get another part but the prices are fair
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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They dont look too high or low. It seems just right and if they are reputable and you know their work its worth every penny.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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ORIGINAL: deekum1627

i would do the suspention your self you can save alot of money or get another part but the prices are fair
I'd like to do the suspension myself, but i'm afraid to mess up something.
I don't know how to get the rear springs out, and I need a spring compressor to install the fronts.

But if I figure an easy way to do it, I will!
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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As the others have said, i would do the suspension parts myself. But none of the prices are out of line. Especially for a reputable shop.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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those look like ok prices i got raped.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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wtf.... all the shops around here want $450 to around $600 JUST FOR LABOR on a gear install...
plus the $260ish and shipping for the gears and install kit.... connecticut blows!!
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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I paid $500 for 4.10's parts and install, and $300 install only, my springs/struts/shocks.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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ok, where the hell is everyone from where they are getting these ridiculious install quotes for gears...



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