Cost to install Steeda Ultra-Lite Springs?

prae_21

Member

May 7, 2010

59

2

9

Atlanta, Georgia

Mar 11, 2011

#1

• Mar 11, 2011

• #1

I have called a few places in the Atlanta area to install these Steeda springs, and I have been quoted $400-$500 for 3-4 hours labor. Then, alignmnet costs on top of that. This is much higher than I expected, and I may just sell the darn things if I cannot get them installed for any less. Any advice or info would be helpful. Thanks!

 

ct07gt

Member

Feb 14, 2008

377

0

16

Mar 11, 2011

#2

• Mar 11, 2011

• #2

It is not that difficult to put them in yourself if you feel comfortable doing it. You will need to get a spring compressor to do the fronts, but that is the only special tool you really need. They aren't expensive.

 

streethorse

15 Year Member

Oct 8, 2005

1,042

6

58

Dallas Texas

Mar 11, 2011

#3

• Mar 11, 2011

• #3

On the low side $200.00, high side $500.
But if the job is done right youll be glad you did it.
I had it done on my 04 by Dallas Mustang for $225.00
they said 30 minutes per wheel. well worth it to me.
Alignment is a whole different thing.Gotta pay to play....

 

astronut1885

Founding Member

Jan 31, 2002

1,899

4

39

Assonet, MA

Mar 13, 2011

#4

• Mar 13, 2011

• #4

I know on the fox body platforms I did many a spring swap right in the driveway. I am not sure how much different it would be on the S197s. The poster before me is right though, you really do need to make sure your alignment is correct after the springs are on. I prefer waiting a few days to let the springs settle in, and then get checked. Otherwise, you might trash your tires and not get the handling benefits your springs are intended to give.

 

W

Wind-Farmer

Member

Sep 2, 2008

268

1

18

Minnesota

Mar 15, 2011

#5

• Mar 15, 2011

• #5

I had ALL my suspension components done at once, by the DEALER, for $250.

 

streethorse

15 Year Member

Oct 8, 2005

1,042

6

58

Dallas Texas

Mar 15, 2011

#6

• Mar 15, 2011

• #6

Thats cheap... what all did they do???

 

W

Wind-Farmer

Member

Sep 2, 2008

268

1

18

Minnesota

Mar 15, 2011

#7

• Mar 15, 2011

• #7

Strut mounts, shocks/struts, uca, lca and panhard....so not ALL but all this for $250.

Its a great Ford Dealer.

 

R

rickisyodaddy

Member

Apr 13, 2010

85

0

6

Orlando, FL

Mar 16, 2011

#8

• Mar 16, 2011

• #8

Ford installed my springs for $225, and several places around Orlando quoted me around the same.

 

prae_21

Member

May 7, 2010

59

2

9

Atlanta, Georgia

Mar 16, 2011

#9

• Mar 16, 2011

• #9

Thanks for the info guys! I am in the middle of calling places here in Atlanta, and I have yet to get a quote below $400 but hopefully that will change soon.

 

W

Wind-Farmer

Member

Sep 2, 2008

268

1

18

Minnesota

Mar 16, 2011

#10

• Mar 16, 2011

• #10

Try the dealer where you bought the car, they would love to have your business and want you to keep giving them business so they should give you a fare price.