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Old Jul 6, 2006
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Lower Your Car Labor Only

Hey guys,
In general How much would you guys pay to lower your car labor only? I asks around the shops in town they charged from $200 - $250. Is this reasonable?
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over priced!

$100 tops.
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i paid $110.
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I paid $150 and I know now I paid too much, so find a lower price or DIY unless you have that kind of money to spend.
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DO it ur self it easy on our cars. There is a really good DIY around here somwewhere. What are U gonna lower ur car with.
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i paid $135 today to get my car dropped and the rear fenders shaved
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I am gonna drop it with Tein S Tech and Tokico Blue. I couldn't believe that here in town they charged that expensive. Do you guys negotiate with them to get that range price?
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Average is $50 a corner here in the Capital city of NC.

Did not pay that....but calling to ask that is what i got most places
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I paid 200$ (Canadian) but now I know a guy that would've done it for under 100
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i paid $320 w/ springs and labor. so labor alone was probably around $100.
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paid $100 for all 4
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Old Jul 20, 2006
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I would def. diy. Escpecially since they aren't koni's and you don't have to cut or drill anything. Just unbolt to old stuff and bolt in the new.
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DIY...save money its very easy.
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I paid to have it done b/c I didn't have the tools, and it's not good if you screw up something as crucial as a suspension, paid 150
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DIY, it was simple my first time and the second time i didnt even use the directions
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Originally Posted by Kevbotron
I paid to have it done b/c I didn't have the tools, and it's not good if you screw up something as crucial as a suspension, paid 150
I could see how you could pay for motor swaps and wiring stuff, but suspension stuff is so easy to do, just read through the diy 2 or 3 times and have at it. All you need is basic hand tools, you won't even need a spring compressor.
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