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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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$1,500 Install on Shocks/Springs... WTF?

I ordered a set of Koni shocks and H&R springs for my '01 CLK55 and called Autoscope of Dallas, TX for an installation quote and they said $1,500 for labor! WTF? Is this right?

Anyone know of a shop in the Dallas-FortWorth area that can do this at a reasonable rate? Thanks!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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They must be high if it is going to take them 10+ hrs to install it.

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by scrapes55
They must be high if it is going to take them 10+ hrs to install it.

That's true... because the "stealership" just quoted me $600 + $100 alignment.

Has anyone done this for less? Help please!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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M.S. Performance in Plano can help you out. They have done a ton od upgrades for my past BMW and Audi clients. Several MB clients have good things to say about them as well. (214)783-7480 is Carson, the owners personal cel # !

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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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I paid $750 for 4 Koni's and H&R springs. I paid my mechanic $250 for labor, it only took him about 2.5hours. I would wait on the alighnment for about one month after you drop it. My car dropped about 1/2" more a month after install.
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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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I do all 4 corners in my own garage in 3 hours.!!!

VERY VERY easy job.

I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.

REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...

any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.

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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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Wish you were in Dallas! The least expensive quote I got so far is $400 without alignment. I'm still looking.

Originally Posted by mtimmy
I do all 4 corners in my own garage in 3 hours.!!!

VERY VERY easy job.

I wouldn't pay more than 200 dollars for these kind of install.

REMEMBER, it is just a regular car with 4 wheels ...nothing special about the suspension on these cars...

any ASE certified shop can do it with ease.
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