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Question for all you lowered vibes
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:14 am
by wyatt89
How much does it run to get springs installed? I might pick up some lowering springs and I've been wondering how much it costs to have them put on.
Re: Question for all you lowered vibes (wyatt89)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:44 am
by Raven
DIY
Re: Question for all you lowered vibes (wyatt89)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:50 am
by Amtron
Quote, originally posted by wyatt89 »How much does it run to get springs installed? I might pick up some lowering springs and I've been wondering how much it costs to have them put on.I got quoted at $100-200. It'll take a pro an hour or two to do it, just depends on their rate. Call around your local shops and get some quotes.
Re: Question for all you lowered vibes (Amtron)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 5:56 am
by BlueCrush
I was quoted $80 per corner so I did it myself......a few times over the years.Are you sure you want to lower it with your off-road history?
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:16 am
by wyatt89
Haha, the vibe is a civilized road goer now I've got a datsun to torment now. DIY isn't an option as I live in an apartment.Also how well do the stock shocks cope with lowering springs? Do most lowering springs come with harder bump stops?
Re: (wyatt89)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 6:47 am
by keithvibe
Quote, originally posted by wyatt89 »Haha, the vibe is a civilized road goer now I've got a datsun to torment now. DIY isn't an option as I live in an apartment.Also how well do the stock shocks cope with lowering springs? Do most lowering springs come with harder bump stops?I was quoted 400... but i'm awd so i did it myself as well. The stock shocks do ok and should last some time.most lowering springs use your stock bump stops, but you should cut about an inch or two off of them to alow the strut to travel more.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:07 am
by northvibe
I did hotchkis so they came with bump stops and I could go stock for selling it. I also DIY'd it, but I thought some people were paying $120-150. It does depend on the shop and area you live. Can you do it in a friends/families driveway?
Re: (northvibe)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:33 am
by wyatt89
More than likely, how hard is it to work with a spring compressor and how hard is it to get everything off?
Re: (wyatt89)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:19 am
by keithvibe
the hardest part is taking out all the plastic crap in the back of the car to get to the upper strut bolts. Other than that it's easy.
Re: (keithvibe)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:58 am
by Amtron
Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »the hardest part is taking out all the plastic crap in the back of the car to get to the upper strut bolts. Other than that it's easy.I'm sure taking out the plastic crap before bringing in your car to the shop will reduce costs because it will minimalize the time it takes for the install. Just a thought, and depends on the billing.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:31 am
by wyatt89
Didn't someone do a tutorial on here awhile back about doing springs? I searched but I didn't find anything and I'm not on MO. How much different is the ride quality and is there a noticeable affect on the handling?
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:59 pm
by wyatt89
Haha, nevermind on the springs, I had a nice amazon gift card so I got a scangauge II instead!! I'm pumped to get this thing!
Re: (wyatt89)
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 9:40 pm
by BlueCrush
Quote, originally posted by wyatt89 »Haha, nevermind on the springs, I had a nice amazon gift card so I got a scangauge II instead!! I'm pumped to get this thing!LOL! That's a quick switch..haha.
Re: (BlueCrush)
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:14 am
by wyatt89
Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »LOL! That's a quick switch..haha.Yes, I've wanted both for a good while now and I got the scangauge for really cheap so the next thing I'll be after are springs!