general pricing amount to get it lowered

emoxihax · Post by **emoxihax** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 12:46 pm

I wanna drop my srt4 acr about 1.5"
how much would lowering springs
+labor
+whatever I need to get cost?

a general estimate would be cool

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:07 pm

mine for example:

lowering springs (new): $206 shipped to my door

tokico blue struts (new): $402 shipped to my door

Shorty rear endlinks (new, from modern): $20ish

Labour: 4 hours + mcdonalds lunch for my buddy

a local reputable shop wanted to charge $360 for all four sides, and a sketchy shop offered to do it for $160.

I'd say try it yourself.. look up a how to, watch a youtube clip, grab a friend or two and enjoy!

EDIT: forgot to add that you'll obviously need an alignment after you swap the springs and/or struts. Average cost around my area is roughly $100+

You'll also have some camber to adjust, so you'll need camber bolts ($20 per set from modern I think) or slot the holes to adjust

honda_zman · Post by **honda_zman** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:25 pm

8 million doll hairs.. muhahaha no but what ^kevin said

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:34 pm

also, I know everyone's always saying it anyways.. but go with coilovers!

After I finished my set up I loved it, but now (less than a year) I really wish i had just saved up the couple extra hundred dollars and gone with BC's.

honda_zman · Post by **honda_zman** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 2:42 pm

i'm glad i diden't go with coilovers that would mean i could raise it and drive it in winter. fuck that never again

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 7:08 pm

I'd say about $240 would be the average for labor, but I'm sure a local member would do it much cheaper.

cgneon · Post by **cgneon** » Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:49 pm

springs 200, labor 250, alignment 110...

OB · Post by OB » Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:16 pm

Totally depends on where you live and what labor costs there. Also depends if you go with a quality shop or a backyard special. I'd expect around 3-4hrs labor. Here in CA the going rate is $100/hr or more, the math is pretty simple.

Springs can be bought used for $100-200 usually, maybe up to $350 new. If you have an ACR you already have Tokico Illuminas so no need to change struts for a light drop. You will indeed want to have it aligned afterward as stated above.

chappybmode · Post by **chappybmode** » Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:02 am

I have a set of BC's if you want to drop it springs are fine, but if you want performance go with coilovers you wont regret it

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:51 pm

ThatKevin wrote:mine for example:

lowering springs (new): $206 shipped to my door

tokico blue struts (new): $402 shipped to my door

Shorty rear endlinks (new, from modern): $20ish

Labour: 4 hours + mcdonalds lunch for my buddy

a local reputable shop wanted to charge $360 for all four sides, and a sketchy shop offered to do it for $160.

I'd say try it yourself.. look up a how to, watch a youtube clip, grab a friend or two and enjoy!

EDIT: forgot to add that you'll obviously need an alignment after you swap the springs and/or struts. Average cost around my area is roughly $100+

You'll also have some camber to adjust, so you'll need camber bolts ($20 per set from modern I think) or slot the holes to adjust

So if I buy you McD's you'll do mine too?

xbrandonx · Post by **xbrandonx** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 7:42 pm

Johny wrote:
ThatKevin wrote:mine for example:

lowering springs (new): $206 shipped to my door

tokico blue struts (new): $402 shipped to my door

Shorty rear endlinks (new, from modern): $20ish

Labour: 4 hours + mcdonalds lunch for my buddy

a local reputable shop wanted to charge $360 for all four sides, and a sketchy shop offered to do it for $160.

I'd say try it yourself.. look up a how to, watch a youtube clip, grab a friend or two and enjoy!

EDIT: forgot to add that you'll obviously need an alignment after you swap the springs and/or struts. Average cost around my area is roughly $100+

You'll also have some camber to adjust, so you'll need camber bolts ($20 per set from modern I think) or slot the holes to adjust
So if I buy you McD's you'll do mine too?

if you buy me mcd's and maybe a few beer ill do it fo sho done mine enough practically a pro

Johny · Post by **Johny** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:02 pm

xbrandonx wrote:
Johny wrote:
ThatKevin wrote:mine for example:

lowering springs (new): $206 shipped to my door

tokico blue struts (new): $402 shipped to my door

Shorty rear endlinks (new, from modern): $20ish

Labour: 4 hours + mcdonalds lunch for my buddy

a local reputable shop wanted to charge $360 for all four sides, and a sketchy shop offered to do it for $160.

I'd say try it yourself.. look up a how to, watch a youtube clip, grab a friend or two and enjoy!

EDIT: forgot to add that you'll obviously need an alignment after you swap the springs and/or struts. Average cost around my area is roughly $100+

You'll also have some camber to adjust, so you'll need camber bolts ($20 per set from modern I think) or slot the holes to adjust
So if I buy you McD's you'll do mine too?
if you buy me mcd's and maybe a few beer ill do it fo sho done mine enough practically a pro

The amount of beer I have in my garage.. I don't drink beer lmao. If only you werent in keswick D:

ThatKevin · Post by **ThatKevin** » Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:06 pm

who cares! make the drive.. we'll make it a party