DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Got my new STI pinks, called the local Subaru dealership to see how much they would charge for installation. The tech said it would take 4 hours and they would charge $360. Wait, hold on, 4 HOURS! I thought it would take closer to 2 hours! Is there something terribly complicated about removing the stock struts and swapping the springs? It seems like to would be pretty cut and dry to me. I would do it myself, but I don't have the proper tools (like a spring decompressor). ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Deals use book time not actual time It takes about 1hr with 2 people Look for someone locak to help you and DIY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Got my new STI pinks, called the local Subaru STealership .... FIXED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hmm I just called Walts Auto Repair, and they said the book time is 3.2 hours for the front, and 3.2 hours for the back. They said to go for the dealership's offer, and that it sounds like they are cutting me a deal. I hope that $360 includes a 4-wheel alignment lol! ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Dealer is robbing you! My install cost $175. 2 guys and about 1 3/4 hrs. Got to a performance shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Call these guys for a quote I hear they are good Solar Reflections - Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 I'm calling my local performance shop next, they do really good work there. Does the Legacy have to be aligned after a spring swap? ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Call these guys for a quote I hear they are good Solar Reflections - Home Thanks rclark, I'll give them a shot too. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Dealer is robbing you! My install cost $175. 2 guys and about 1 3/4 hrs. Got to a performance shop. Han is 100% right, My local performace shop is quoting $200.04, tax included. The best part is they are located about .03 miles from my work. So I can drop it off in the morning and have it back by lunch. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Does the Legacy have to be aligned after a spring swap?Yes. Give it a week to settle first though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I'm calling my local performance shop next, they do really good work there. Does the Legacy have to be aligned after a spring swap? Yes, especially if your front camber bolt comes out stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Yes. Give it a week to settle first though. +1 or even two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckzul Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 I just did my Tein H-Techs over the 4th weekend. Never done a spring swap on a Legacy before. It's a real easy job to do with the right tools. DIY, gain the experience and save the money. Probably a half days work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 install notes.....from Jack at iON when i got my springs: re: spring install (1) the springs will settle in 1 week or less. (2) wait 1 week before alignment [however if you mark your current camber bolt positions; you'll be 99% close to on spec for camber] (3) Camber will fall into factory spec range (the upper end) And this... Hi Brian, the alignment is based on how "aggressive" you'd like to go. The most I'd suggest for street use is -1 degree camber L&R (mind you this setting is with you in the car). 0 toe all around. -0.5 to -0.75 rear camber is ok as well. It depends on how much you want to "stick" to the road in the corners. You can also ask the people to bring the alignment back to stock as well. Best Regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 install notes..... *BUMP* for great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 6, 2006 Author Share Posted July 6, 2006 Awesome, thanks for the input guys! I will wait to do the alignment until after the springs settle. Since this is my daily driver, I doubt I will set up the camber to be too aggressive. I want to keep the tire wear down to a minimum. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 *BUMP* for great post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 In NYC, strut/spring installs are usually $65 per corner at a local mechanic. $50 per corner if you haggle sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devobuzz Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Did my Ion spring install over the 4th of July weekend too. Took about 2.5 hours total. Working with an impact wrench makes the job very easy. I had to loosen the sway bar bolts though to get the control arms to move down. And make sure you mark the camber bolts and set the springs in their perch properly (I marked the strut to top hat alignment too) This is something you could do yourself or with a friend. Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 Yes, but it is a tad dangerous without the right equipment. After remodeling both tubs in my house this weekend, I think I'll hire this one out lol. The appointment is Thursday morning:icon_mrgr . Next up is better brake pads and fluid. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 My good friend and musclecar buddy helped me with my iONs this past weekend. Took him only about 1 and 1/2 hours, and that's including jacking time. The only "cheat" we used was an impact gun. Our actual time-to-completion, by the clock, was about 5 hours, but that included a long lunch break and countless trips to various local auto-parts stores to pick up and drop-off various parts for his Suburban's front brake/hub rebuild. Honestly, if someone has experience doing this, they really should be able to hammer it out in well under 2 hours. <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickDastardly00 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 I'm definitely not experienced with changing out springs. I'm sure I could do it with a jack, or I could rent a spring decompressor, but I'm not going fiddle with it. I busted my butt enough this weekend lol. Plus after getting $100 for supplying parts for an AOG (means: Aircraft On Ground), the install is really only costing me $100. ♪Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds.♫ -Bob Marley, Redemption Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ Sounds good! Please come back to post pix when you're done! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 wow, expensive would be an understatement. <gasp> "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 My Tein H-techs are supposed to show up either today or tomorrow... so I will be doing the swap this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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