Suspension Coilover install... DIY vs Taking it to a shop
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Coilover install... DIY vs Taking it to a shop
I called a reputable shop and ask them how much it would cost for them to install my coil overs they told me it would be around $475 without an alignment I asked them if they would do a custom alignment for me and it would be a little over 100 added to that price so basically $600... Seems pretty pricey to me and from what I have heard coil overs really aren't that hard to install I am not a full-blown mechanic but I am what I would call decent with doing stuff like this although I have never installed coilovers before. Just wondering what you guys think I should do you take the time and install it myself or take it to a shop?
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Congrats on the DIY. Did you take any pictures? Should post up your process here for other owners that may find it useful. Be sure to let the coil overs settle a little before you go to get an alignment.
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I started installing them at 9 PM and it was really dark and I am not very good with technical terms sadly and I don't want to get bashed for saying the wrong things or using the wrong terms but when I get a chance I will pull my wheels off the car and take pictures of it, the only issue I have had so far is that the end links that my coil overs came with where the wrong end links I just but ordered adjustable end links when I install those I will try to do a video of how to install them and review my coil overs at the same time.
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I started installing them at 9 PM and it was really dark and I am not very good with technical terms sadly and I don't want to get bashed for saying the wrong things or using the wrong terms but when I get a chance I will pull my wheels off the car and take pictures of it, the only issue I have had so far is that the end links that my coil overs came with where the wrong end links I just but ordered adjustable end links when I install those I will try to do a video of how to install them and review my coil overs at the same time.
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Thank you sir, really do appreciate the kind words, motivation and help! I have the end links installed but need to be adjusted so I will make the how to this weekend!
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You're very welcome! Looking forward to the how-to.
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