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Dominic Toretto
07-15-2013, 01:07 PM
Just wondering for future reference how much I should expect to pay to get my springs, camber bolts and panhard bar installed.

-Alex

JDBishopArts
07-15-2013, 01:08 PM
Do it yourself and it's free. lol Those are pretty easy things to put on.

Dominic Toretto
07-15-2013, 01:22 PM
Do it yourself and it's free. lol Those are pretty easy things to put on.

Not technically inclined enough to trust myself with that... and no access to a spring compressor.

-Alex

DirtyD
07-15-2013, 01:30 PM
Many guys here can help out. I can lend a hand, and we can use hand compressors for the springs, unless you purchase springs and struts at the same time, then it makes things SOOOOO much easier

03MachMe
07-15-2013, 02:33 PM
Where are you located? me and Josh installed his and mine. I've also done two other cars

re-rx7
07-15-2013, 02:37 PM
You can rent compressors at oreillys.

Dominic Toretto
07-15-2013, 02:50 PM
I'm in Irving guys, thanks for the responses. I'll toss in a few beers for those willing to help out. Not looking to get it done anytime soon though.

JDBishopArts
07-15-2013, 02:56 PM
Ryan and I do it like men and don't use compressors. haha

Dominic Toretto
07-15-2013, 03:19 PM
Ryan and I do it like men and don't use compressors. haha

Dwayne Johnson in the house lol.

-Alex

03MachMe
07-15-2013, 03:38 PM
Just let me know when if you want to drive out here I will gladly help

Toby
07-15-2013, 05:55 PM
Give us a call at Truestreet, talk with Tim and mention you are from this site, he will get you a good price!

PLASMAN
07-15-2013, 08:18 PM
Where are you located? me and Josh installed his and mine. I've also done two other cars

I would Rather throw Ryan $100 then a shop $400-700 and learn a few things! You can trust him he's a cop

BlueBolt
07-15-2013, 11:42 PM
If you don't get this done soon I can help you for beer. Nothing too it.

TrueStreetTim
07-16-2013, 11:52 AM
I would Rather throw Ryan $100 then a shop $400-700 and learn a few things! You can trust him he's a cop

Holy crap! That's definitely too high IMO.

OP: I can get you in at a moments notice and can have the work done for an even $300! And the best thing is.....I can warranty the work!

Dominic Toretto
07-17-2013, 08:47 AM
Thanks for all the responses guys! This forum is definitely a great place to be :)

-Alex

JDBishopArts
07-17-2013, 12:19 PM
TS are good people. And 300 bucks with warranty is a pretty good deal. I just prefer to turn my own wrenches if I can. But I don't warranty crap. haha I'm probably going to have TS to a once over on my suspension to make sure it's all tight. Never hurts to double check.

Dark Pony
07-18-2013, 08:16 AM
It's not bad bro. I've changed my suspension 5 times now. If I don't have any battery failure on my impact (like I did last night) changing struts, shock and springs can be done in an hour.

gordelis
07-21-2013, 08:01 PM
I just got my shocks/struts, springs and phb.
The springs are already mounted in the struts...
Any idea how hard is to replace everything?
What tools are needed?

Thanks!

El_Tortuga
07-29-2013, 01:42 PM
I just got my shocks/struts, springs and phb.
The springs are already mounted in the struts...
Any idea how hard is to replace everything?
What tools are needed?

Thanks!

Pretty straightforward, took me the better part of a day, but a fair bit of effort was taking springs off and onto the struts. Premounted would save a goodly amount of time. Check out the install instructions and/or videos over at americanmuscle.com

Really just:
jack and stands
metric sockets
torque wrench
tape, string, weights (plumb-bob), and measuring tape for aligning the rearend.

Impacts make it go a lot faster.

Dark Pony
07-30-2013, 06:23 AM
Very easy. Impact, sockets, spring compressor, jack, jack stands and a couple of beers

Zeek
07-30-2013, 07:48 AM
Very easy. Impact, sockets, spring compressor, jack, jack stands and a couple of beers

Beers. The best tool imo

DarkHorse1350
08-01-2013, 08:35 PM
I'm in Irving guys, thanks for the responses. I'll toss in a few beers for those willing to help out. Not looking to get it done anytime soon though.

OP, I'm in Irving as well, if you need help let me know.