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4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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Really appreciate your step-by-step procedure. Doesnt sound too difficult. The car is still in the shop because of a battery draw issue when car is off. I just asked my mechanic about this one. He sai...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780745
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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OK. Remove tire - Drop Suspension? How do I do that?
Are these 4 bolts located near spring?
Are these 4 bolts located near spring?
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780743
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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I just called dealer. Part# is good. Have to order them. They said its only for the fronts. Is their a part# for the backs too?
They said $200-$250 to install 2 fronts! 2 hours labor!
Jeez. Im not go...
They said $200-$250 to install 2 fronts! 2 hours labor!
Jeez. Im not go...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780741
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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Does this require another 4 hours labor to take apart the spring and strut? Or can they just keep everything on and install like they did the rear bushings?
Can I get these for all 4 tires- Front AND ...
Can I get these for all 4 tires- Front AND ...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780739
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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TEIN S-TECH Springs
KYB GR-2 shocks
When I say loud metal noise -I mean it probably is the front end of my car hitting the ramp of the driveway. Sounds like metal - when it prob is the plastic bottom ...
KYB GR-2 shocks
When I say loud metal noise -I mean it probably is the front end of my car hitting the ramp of the driveway. Sounds like metal - when it prob is the plastic bottom ...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780737
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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Got car back. Ride is so low now. Maybe too low. I bottom out on almost everything. Going up the drivway, small pot hole. I hear a loud metal on metal sound. Is this what lowering your car is supp...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780732
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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So - total I paid for suspension: $746
Parts
$143 - Teins (ebay)
$203 - KYBs (ebay)
$40 - 2 rear bushing from dealer
Labor
$320 - 4hrs @$80/hr
$40 - .5 hrs for bushings only
Total
$746
Did not know s...
Parts
$143 - Teins (ebay)
$203 - KYBs (ebay)
$40 - 2 rear bushing from dealer
Labor
$320 - 4hrs @$80/hr
$40 - .5 hrs for bushings only
Total
$746
Did not know s...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780727
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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Oh ok. I feel better. Im sure he is going by book time then. Originally, he told me the KYBs didnt fit the fronts. I gave him inserts. He later found out he needed to cut the boot to find the inserts....
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780725
4 Hours labor charged to install Springs and Struts! - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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OMG. My mechanic (not dealer) just said it took 4 Hours to install all 4 springs and struts. At about $80 hourly rate - that comes to $320 for just install. I supplied the teins and kybs. WTF? I thoug...
Topic ID: 45649 • Post ID: 7780722
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Jun 28, 2007 - 1:41 PM) [snapback]573284[/snapback]
So, what do we do? I have conv.
Rears are normal on verts. Just fronts you need to worry. Have mechanic take off wheels (or your...
So, what do we do? I have conv.
Rears are normal on verts. Just fronts you need to worry. Have mechanic take off wheels (or your...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777879
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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jcbass7,
I will call some yards today. If I cant find them, Ill let you know.
Thanks.
**My mechanic just called. He said they cut the boot and noticed it was the insert kind and rebuildable. So after ...
I will call some yards today. If I cant find them, Ill let you know.
Thanks.
**My mechanic just called. He said they cut the boot and noticed it was the insert kind and rebuildable. So after ...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777870
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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Great help guys!
Ok. I guess Ill call around Junkyards tomorrow and ask for
"ST front strut housings 94-99 Only.
Safe bet? All I need to do then to get this done. If I cant find any tomorrow -Ill be a...
Ok. I guess Ill call around Junkyards tomorrow and ask for
"ST front strut housings 94-99 Only.
Safe bet? All I need to do then to get this done. If I cant find any tomorrow -Ill be a...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777868
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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QUOTE(jcbass7 @ Feb 15, 2007 - 3:38 PM) [snapback]527202[/snapback]
I have an extra set of front strut housings.. They aren't in the best cosmetic condition but not too shabby. let me know if you nee...
I have an extra set of front strut housings.. They aren't in the best cosmetic condition but not too shabby. let me know if you nee...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777865
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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Im still confused.
What exactly parts do I need to make this work? Do I need more parts for the Rear supension too?
JcBass7- check your PM. I would definately be interested.
Also, I need these parts r...
What exactly parts do I need to make this work? Do I need more parts for the Rear supension too?
JcBass7- check your PM. I would definately be interested.
Also, I need these parts r...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777862
KYB's dont fit car - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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Mechanic just called me stating front struts dont fit. I already called KYB (even though I pouchased from Ebay) and they said I got correct part#s. My mechanic only took apart the fronts and said the ...
Topic ID: 45422 • Post ID: 7777859
These springs any good? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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I got the Teins in today! They are real! Compared them to the pics on the counterfeit site. Got them on ebay from highperformanceoutlet for $118. Also got my KYB struts in last week. Now, just have to...
Topic ID: 45011 • Post ID: 7762764
These springs any good? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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QUOTE(jdg371 @ Feb 6, 2007 - 1:31 PM) [snapback]524443[/snapback]
grab some crash bolts and get that thing aligned imo.. crash bolts from your local dealership are like 20 bucks for 4
Crash bolts- Wha...
grab some crash bolts and get that thing aligned imo.. crash bolts from your local dealership are like 20 bucks for 4
Crash bolts- Wha...
Topic ID: 45011 • Post ID: 7762762
These springs any good? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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OK. Teins it is. I just cant find non-lowering springs which are as cheap as these. Dealer wants double for normal springs. As long as I dont need anything extra done to the car (like alignment) ,...
Topic ID: 45011 • Post ID: 7762759
These springs any good? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
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Not safe? In what regards? Are they going to snap or something while driving? Im not sure if the car will even last another 2 years. Im replacing springs that were originals - 150K, 11 years old. The...
Topic ID: 45011 • Post ID: 7762757
These springs any good? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '03CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Dealership - springs are not in stock. Looking at 2 weeks and $300 for all 4 for just parts. Hmm. I think Ill just stick with these for $40. I already dropped $200 for the struts. So $250 for parts pl...
Topic ID: 45011 • Post ID: 7762753
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