Had my springs installed at a shop last week. My Canucks all the way around with an alignment included. $282 OTD. Anyone want GL rears?

 

If you have tools and are car savvy enough...do the install yourself. I did my canucks the first time around and did my coilovers a few weeks back. As long as you have the right tools it's not hard. The hardest part is removing the boots on the rear springs.

 

Yep. Those little "boots" can be a pain for a 1st timer. I sanded down the ridges on the plastic just a little, to make them easier to reinstall.

Fwiw. I think the technical name is: bottom=Spring seat........ top= bumper

 

My mechanic used to charge me 100.00 to switch them out, but after doing 9 times He has raised the price to 150.00..........still a sweet deal and He can do it with his eyes shut in a half hour, including tightening up the rear brakes if it's a naturally aspirated unit. I opted for the lifetime alignment with the Firestone boys, since I am prone to changing my ride height, 150.00 once.

 

Trust me, I do love working on my car, but suspension isn't my thing. I would want the springs done properly and knowing me I would fu** it up. I will keep phoning around on quotes.

I could ask my mechanic, but I would get this big lecture on why I shouldn't change my factory springs. (just do it for me) Maybe it's time to find a new mechanic.

Thanks guys! As usual, you've been of great help!