3.3TT Eibach Spring (f+r) install hours and cost?

[4wheelpilot]

I'm considering getting Eibach springs installed front and rear on my GT1 AWD.
How many hours should it take for a pro to get this done?
Does anyone know the "typical range" cost per hour for mechanics in the SE Pennsylvania area?

And can anyone recommend a good shop in the SE PA area to get this done?
And as a follow up, cost and recommendations for the alignment...Firestone or other?

TIA

 

[Billy M]

Did you do this? And what did it end up costing you?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I’ve had front & rear done by my Dealer & it took 2 hours, don’t know your labour rates in the US but at a guess should be less than US$200

 

[Billy M]

That’s quick and cheap

 

[Stinger GT SS]

That’s quick and cheap

Well for the 2 hours labour here in OZ quoted by my dealer is AU$290 that’s on top of buying the Sway Bars

 

[SKStinger]

2 hours is pretty phenomenal! It's typically in the 3 to 4 hour range which is usually around $300 to $400 at most shops.

 

[Billy M]

I’m going to try to work it into my sales price.

 

[upsidedown]

I’ve had front & rear done by my Dealer & it took 2 hours, don’t know your labour rates in the US but at a guess should be less than US$200

I think he was asking about the spring install not the sways?

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I think he was asking about the spring install not the sways?

Oh yes, I must be dislexic totally misread that using my phone this morning aarrhh screen too small & eyes are old, sorry for the misinformation, I was only referring to Sway Bars, @Ozstung is better positioned to answer this question on time to install springs

 

[Ozstung]

Oh yes, I must be dislexic totally misread that using my phone this morning aarrhh screen too small & eyes are old, sorry for the misinformation, I was only referring to Sway Bars, @Ozstung is better positioned to answer this question on time to install springs

4-6 Hours for a suspension specialist to fit my Eibach springs. He hadn't done a Stinger before , he had no issues. My wallet was lighter to the tune of $550aud.

 

[Hojae84]

I'd imagine 3-5 hours would be the quote. If they quote 1-2 hours then just say yes yes yes
Rear I think is easy but front is a psin

 

[SKStinger]

For a mechanic with a lift, the rear should only take an hour. The fronts 2 to 3.

I just finished installing the Eibach springs myself and the rear took me 1.5 hours and the front took me 5. I did the rear one day, front left the next and then front right the following day.

 

[mitchyboy]

Mechanic here charged me AU$330 to install the springs, including wheel alignment afterwards.

 

[Shrikecorp]

Quoted 5 hours at a total of $640-something.

So...anyone in Seattle have an alternative recommendation?

 

[ScottM]

Got mine done in Vegas by a local shop for $220. 5 hours seems like a bit of a stretch in my opinion, you're just swapping.

 

[Shrikecorp]

Got mine done in Vegas by a local shop for $220. 5 hours seems like a bit of a stretch in my opinion, you're just swapping.

That was kinda my thinking.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

My dealer did my swap out & it took just under 2hrs... sorry 5 hrs tell him he’s dreaming.

 

[Shrikecorp]

My dealer did my swap out & it took just under 2hrs... sorry 5 hrs tell him he’s dreaming.

We need a dealer transplant. Yours, or one of the ones in Florida or California that's actually installing mods prior to sale.

 

[Ozstung]

My dealer did my swap out & it took just under 2hrs... sorry 5 hrs tell him he’s dreaming.

I think he's talking springs not sways? Correct me if im wrong.

 

[Shrikecorp]

Another local suspension specialist quoted over $700 for labor on the springs plus $200 for alignment, with taxes and yadda over 1k.

Gee, can you buy me dinner first?