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Is this the going rate?. I would have never purchased these springs with that cost. What did u pay for install?.
$1100 for spring install and alignment?
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Holy s---- !, that's a good deal. I read some other posts that my quote is the norm in th U.S..
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Ouch, that really is too much.
Perhaps it is because the installer doesn't know the car, and doesn't have shop rates? Find out what the cost is for a Miata.
(For that price, I'll come over and do it for $1050...heh)
Perhaps it is because the installer doesn't know the car, and doesn't have shop rates? Find out what the cost is for a Miata.
(For that price, I'll come over and do it for $1050...heh)
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Did they give you a breakdown on that quote??...seems quite high to me...
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$210 per wheel, not including alignment. So it's not my imagination, this is to high?.
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It's about 3 hours labor to install the springs plus the cost of a wheel alignment
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$260 to align the suspension...wow...it took me about 6 hours to change the springs out on my own...they should be able to do it quicker than that...I would think no more than 4 hours...how much do they charge per hour???...say it did take them 6 hours at a high price of $100/hour...that plus a high price of $100 for an alignment would only be in the $700 range....yes I think they are way to high for my part of the country...some areas have higher labor rates though but still seems too much...shop around first......
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Found another place that is charging $625 including alignment. That's more like it.
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How difficult would it be to install springs/dampers on my own? What tools would I need? Would I need a spring compressor?
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Not that difficult if your mechanically inclined...yes you will need a spring compressor....also a good torque wrench up to at least 70-80 ft-lbs...jack stands and jacks...typical hand tools...
Do you remember what you used to get to the 14mm upper mount bolts on the rears? Looks like it's too tight to get a ratchet and socket in there. Just wondering if a 14mm box would work??? Thanks. Appreciate any help.
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14mm ratcheting end wrench works great...but a regular box end wrench will work...
Thanks. Appreciate it. Any special challenges on the front?
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Nope...not really...
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While there are no special challenges, you will need to unbolt the upper a-arm. Likely the brake and speed sensor from that arm to avoid any potential stretching or damage, though not absolutely necessary.
The a-arm needs moving just a few inches to get the shock/spring out easily. Once it's out, just put the bolts into the A-arm to hold it in place while you do the spring. You have to re-torque the upper a-arm bolts anyway.
The a-arm needs moving just a few inches to get the shock/spring out easily. Once it's out, just put the bolts into the A-arm to hold it in place while you do the spring. You have to re-torque the upper a-arm bolts anyway.
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If you are unfamiliar with the total process...this link gives a pretty good write up on the installation on Mazda "C" chassis...almost all information is exactly the same for the "D" chassis...
http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=659
http://www.mazdatalkforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=659
Thanks. Good info.
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