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Shop to install bilstein 5100

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by jxm94, Nov 30, 2015.

  1. Nov 30, 2015 at 7:00 PM
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    jxm94

    jxm94 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What shop would you suggest to get my blisteen 5100 installed for the front. I live in huntington beach so I would like to stay some what local or surrounding cities costa mesa etc... I known camburg is local they charging 300 for labor and 85 for alignment is that to much?

    I would get some friends together but i dont have time to bring everyone over an clean my garage first

    What shop would you suggest?
     
  2. Dec 1, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    What he said.

    With air tools to speed up removal, a legit coil compressor and a tech who knows exactly what to do it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes per side. $300 for what is realistically a 45 minute job for a shop to do is crazy.

    I took the money I could've used for a shop to install and bought tools (I had none) and did it myself with the no compressor needed method, and it wasn't difficult at all. I'm sure someone local to you would let you use their driveway/garage if yours is legitimately full of crap and unable to be used, and they might even help you install for a few good beers and lunch.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2015 at 12:28 PM
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    SilverBullet19

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    Good gravy thats a high labor rate. Suspension is easy work. I paid once for struts to be assembled and installed because I didn't have a driveway at the time, $100 total. Our shop used to charge $60 per side which is still decent. $300 is more than 2x what it should be.

    Find a friend with some wrenches and know how to help you do the install in your driveway. Cost: some beer
     
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  4. Dec 2, 2015 at 9:09 PM
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    Taco Blanco

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    TRD Goodies here and there. 5100's all around Add a leaf, Big tires etc...
    I know everyone says do it your self but that doesn't answer your question. I paid 150 for install on front and rear 5100's and an add a rear leaf. The place was in Bellflower called Monteros
    auto salon. The owner is Tony and he's pretty reasonable fella. Call him up (562) 925-6864
     

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