How much should it be to install springs? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MiniGuy · 01-28-2013, 02:08 AM

I am looking to get springs (ideally STI 'pink' springs for less than what japanparts charges).

I am just wondering how much should I expect to pay to install springs? I am in Vancouver and am just wondering what a typical cost is? Specialty Cars in North Vancouver quoted $150 per wheel - I assume this represents the high end of the range?

Thanks!!

Mo707 · 01-28-2013, 02:17 AM

There is a thread on this I believe. And I'm pretty sure that sounds about right I think some people got quoted more.

stanm · 01-28-2013, 02:36 AM

Approx $250-$300 at tuner shops

brianc · 01-28-2013, 01:12 PM

You are talking about the suspension spring right? $150 per wheel? That would be $600 to install springs.. Wow that is freaking expensive. I'd say the general price is $200-$300.

f0rge · 01-29-2013, 10:47 AM

$600 is way too much, shop around. $200-300 is what i've paid on a couple of my old cars.

jmah88 · 01-29-2013, 06:33 PM

I got quoted 2-2.5 hours of labour for springs.. when I did mine, ill find my receipt on the exact price.

Mr.Jay · 01-29-2013, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniGuy

I am looking to get springs (ideally STI 'pink' springs for less than what japanparts charges).

I am just wondering how much should I expect to pay to install springs? I am in Vancouver and am just wondering what a typical cost is? Specialty Cars in North Vancouver quoted $150 per wheel - I assume this represents the high end of the range?

Thanks!!

That's crazy!!

I would say roughly a 2-3 hr job depending if they know their way around the twins.

90ish bucks an hour for labour

Did Speciality also factor in alignment or something cause that's crazy.

Btw are you a North Van guy? I see quite a few around there now.

jmah88 · 01-29-2013, 11:06 PM

it cost me 170, 2 hours @ 85 at garage five in richmond.

MiniGuy · 01-30-2013, 03:05 AM

Thanks guys. I thought $600 was way to much.

Anybody know where to buy them other than japanparts.com?

BioRage · 01-30-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiniGuy

Thanks guys. I thought $600 was way to much.

Anybody know where to buy them other than japanparts.com?

To BUY springs?

$400~1,000

optionjdm.com
nextmod.com
import from usa

To INSTALL

$200-300

PS there's a vendor section on the forums

7thgear · 01-30-2013, 10:25 AM

on this car, a spring install with proper tools and a lift should take NO MORE than 2 hours.

Add another hour for alignment.

at a rate of 90.00 (and that's usually a dealer's rate) your install should not cost you more than 180.00 or 270 with alignment.

but that's my personal belief, which is why i stay away from shops.

chenshuo · 01-30-2013, 10:26 AM

other than installing springs, what's another alternative to lower the car?

brianc · 01-30-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BioRage

To BUY springs?

$400~1,000

optionjdm.com
nextmod.com
import from usa

To INSTALL

$200-300

PS there's a vendor section on the forums

He is from Vancouver so it doesn't make sense to buy from NM or Option.

You can check GarageFive. They are in Richmond. I believe there are a few of these parts stores in Richmond but they aren't cheap. You are better off ordering online from USA. BTW check RS. Maybe you'll find some local groupbuys/sales there.

BioRage · 01-30-2013, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianc

He is from Vancouver so it doesn't make sense to buy from NM or Option.

You can check GarageFive. They are in Richmond. I believe there are a few of these parts stores in Richmond but they aren't cheap. You are better off ordering online from USA. BTW check RS. Maybe you'll find some local groupbuys/sales there.

^ :P

01-30-2013, 10:25 AM	#11
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,508 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	on this car, a spring install with proper tools and a lift should take NO MORE than 2 hours. Add another hour for alignment. at a rate of 90.00 (and that's usually a dealer's rate) your install should not cost you more than 180.00 or 270 with alignment. but that's my personal belief, which is why i stay away from shops. __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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