So... I got this Racing Beat Suspension Package coming in any minute now (Sways and Springs with upgraded endlinks). How many hours should I be charged for getting that thrown on... Just need to to know so I don't get duped on anything.

 

Just got quotes 5 hours for the springs... and 3 for the sways. Comments anyone? That'd be super.

 

When I did springs and shocks the quote was between 5-6 hours, i don't know about sways though

 

I say slap them on there with the help of some forum member(s)

I installed my Koni's and S-Techs with the help of a member here an it took us about 5 hours from start to finish.

 

Ok... I guess it's just more than I thought. That's kinda disheartening.

 

it takes longer with friends cause we end up messing around too much and lose our focus.

 

For me, time is seriously money. I work a lot. I don't have all day to put these on. Guess I'm just gonna have to make it happen later.

 

It's simple:

Take the hourly rate x 5 hours (from the shop you quoted)
If your time is more valuable then that, pay someone to do it.

There's no reason this can't be done as soon as you want it to be.

 

It's not gonna take me 5 hours. It would probably take me double. Plus I need to find the tool and space to do it. I just thought this would be like a 3 hour job.

 

why do you say it would take double?? Myself and Newcastle did it in about 5-6 hours and we'd NEVER done a suspension install before...let alone on an 8. If you have one person helping you and you don't goof off the whole time, you should be able to do it with basic mechanical skills.

You'll need the following tools:
- Scredrive
- Ratchet set with a 3/8 extension
- Spring Compressor (you can rent these for FREE at Autozone)
- Floor Jac
- 2 Jack Stands.
- torque wrench (to put wheels back on)

I'm sure if your mechanical skills are above average, that this could be done in 3-4 hours. Keep in mind, I had to drill a few pieces for my Koni's so that slowed me down and we weren't exactly working "full speed"
You gotta give yourself a little more credit.

Again, there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with paying someone to do these types of things for you. Heck, just 2 weeks ago I paid someone to flush my transmission fluid, turn my rotors, and flush out my braking system. WHY?? Because I'm SUPER busy these days and it wasn't worth my time. The money spent was worth every penny to me.

All comes down to your availablility, whether you can get help, and what your time is worth.

 

No tools...

Take it to a shop.

 

dude theres no way it should take that long.. any competent mechanic should be able to do it half that... I did my Teins and Konis in 2.. The sways your looking at like 1.

 

The front sway is the hardest, only cause its like a miniature puzzle. But its easier if the front shocks & springs are removed!

 

4 hours sounds more like a reasonable estimate.