Man, am I bummed. I finally went all-out and bought my new wheel and tire package and all is well with that. Since I'm on a [spending] roll, I figured I would buy some springs (Espelir ASD), which I got from ptuning for $100 off - and maybe even some new Monroe struts tomorrow.

This morning I called a bunch of local shops (including a dealer!) for a estimate on an installation for ONLY the lowering springs. They ALL said the same thing: $550-$900 for labor . Maybe I'm naive because I'm new at this and not at all handy, but dammit - that seems like a LOT of money. I've been fortunate to still be working in a great job, so I don't mind paying a couple of hundred bucks at someone that does quality work (for something I surely can't do), but does five to seven hours sound accurate?

Some said, "yeah - it's a huge job - we have to bleed the brakes," while others said, "you don't need to bleed anything - they're just trying to rip you off..." The dealer even said, "you know, the body style of your xB makes brakes wear-down faster. you might want to get them replaced ..." (It should be noted that I have less than 15,000 miles on my box)

Anyway, I guess this is a rant and a plea for insight/suggestions. Thanks in advance to all that respond!

 

You can do it yourself in about 3 hours with basic hand tools and a spring compressor on loan from the auto parts store.

You could also see if there is going to be an install party in the area and they may be willing to help you out.

 

dude wtf. dont believe that ish. I paid $50 to get mine installed... you're getting bullshtted.

alot of people actually know how to install springs...
i'm PMing you now.

 

Do NOT pay that. There are numerous people in the area who would do it for you without worrying about paying out the nose. Bleed the brakes? LMAO!

 

I smell a install day soon... Id wait and get it done by one of us...Just curious PM me the shops. I may be able to help you out.
-nick

 

contact Ragingbull78 he did my springs on my tc and has done many others. he wont rape you either.

 

i got quoted $200 for my tc,

but i did it myself instead. I order spring compressor from Ebay. And went to Sears to buy a break bar and few sockets. Got $15 off opening a Sear card.

I am slow at doing things, it was my first time changing spring. Took me 6hr.

 

The xB is a cake walk compared to the tC.

 

Do not pay that amount of money for that kind of work. It literally takes me about 1.5 hours to swap springs. The worst part would be taking apart the struts without a impact wrench. You wouldn't even need the spring compressors if you had access to one.

I'll drive down there and put them on for half of what those shops are asking.

 

There's a cat name Justin, He works on all my cars..Good work.

PM me, I'll hook you up with him...he charges way way WAY less then that....

Keith.

 

You guys are great. I was worried when at noon I checked and no one had responded - I was prepared to send that unopened box back to ptuning...

But then I saw your posts when I got home from work, and I thank you all.

Tomorrow, I will PM everyone that offered help, and hopefully come up with an answer to this seemingly-silly spring installation problem soon. And, oh yes, the installer shall be rewarded.

ps - as always, Ian gets beer. Lots of beer.

 

Ain't that the truth. I've done springs on my tC twice and helped a friend install coilovers on his xB. Crazy simple.

 

It took me just under 1.5 hours to do my H Tech springs. Then again, I work at a shop!

 

they're def blowin smoke up your @$$. beleive me dealership tried to tell me 950 for spings+install. and i took to a local custom shop and got my springs installed for $150.

 

That reminds me. I have to put mine back on soon.

 

come up to wisconsin during the week of 24-27th. me and my buddies are putting my trd's on. it can be a learning experience for us all! lol

 

Hope you find some good help... you already know where you can find help ;)

 

justin changed his xb springs on all four, in a mcdonalds parking lot in about 15 minutes

 

Justin and I put my stocks on for winter in 20... and those needed compressors.

 

I put mine back in in about two hours today. (I was flying solo).

So yea, I'm not sure what my schedule is, but I can lend a hand at some point.