Dave1965 wrote:ProCroation wrote:Dave1965 wrote:man thats lots of money and aggravation and I really don't see much of a difference
That's because currently we only have day and night time photos to compare. I need to take another daytime shot at work in the same parking spot. ,
Edited to add: I'm only $235 in for lowering.
plus time, your labor and aggravation
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If I had gone to a shop, the quotes ranged from $400 to $505 locally just for labor. They said 1.8 hours total for the rear springs (weird cause it took me 35 minutes including jacking it up and taking wheels off, it was literally only one bolt) and 1.8 hours each for remove and install front struts (took me 1.5 total).
I traded actual cost for theoretical cost and I'm content with that. What I can't account for is the aggravation of standing in goodyear for 2 hours watching them struggle, the driving to every shop in town just to be told they can't do the job nor the 1.5 hours I whipped this tool up and just did the job myself. You're right about that. That's the expense. Call me an optimist but I'll take that trade any day...well MOST any day
Of course there were other options out there like coilovers ($959 for decent parts although MUCH easier to install since the springs are already installed) and air ride susepension ($2,300 for decent parts plus a pain in the ass to install). I went the cheaper route and paid the price all while not paying the price. It's all good my man.
A cop stopped me on the street and said "we're looking for a mugger who fits your description" , so I said "okay I'll do it".