Hey guys
I'm planning to buy some tein s-techs for $140 off eBay pretty soon, but don't think I'll be up to installing them myself.
I called one auto place and they quoted me $300 bucks for the spring installation.
I know that's only one place, but theres no way in hell I can drop $300 bucks on it -_-

Have any of you had your springs professionally installed? If so, how much did it set you back?

 

My buddy got his for $120 CAD + $40 Alignment on springs..

 

did they ask you to bend over while they were giving you your quote?

rent some spring compressors for free from your nearest auto parts store and ask some friends to help you.

pretty soon, you'll have a full-blown case of DIY-itis.

 

A buddy of mine got quoted $220 for labor plus some bushings that they required. It's not too bad doing it yourself. The first time is the worst. After that, it's nice and easy.

 

got a second quote from a place I like, and it was $70/hr on a "3 hr job" + $36 dollar alignment for a total of $246
well this is the first time..

 

i got mine done for 200 CAD...i wanted it done professionally so i did it...it wouldbe a fun install though...you tend to appreciate things more when you do them yourself

 

found an in depth DIY for 5th gen civics...
http://www.hazone.com/hciv5spring.htm

how different will my 96' be?

 

Springs/Struts aren't really that hard. The only hard part is getting the springs off/on the strut. When I went to get quoted on labor for 4 struts, they said $200 at Sears.

 

I am glad I found this thread. I am a auto mechanic that is not currently working in a shop and want to lower my tegy but there is no way in hell I am going to get raped by shops with labor. But that is just me, I know they dont pay there tecs that good. lol. The link you have is just using the weight of the car as a spring compressor. When you take off the shock tower nut, that is what will release the spring tension. It should be pretty simular for a 96. But be carefull, you dont want that spring to come flying off in anyway, I would suggest having someone help you that has done it before if it is your first time.

 

5th and 6th gen civic's procedure for doing springs is the same. I don't like using the car's weight as a spring compressor, they're available for "rent" at many auto stores where you leave a $50 deposit and get it back when you drop the tool back off.