2500 dollar OEM suspension replacement?
#1
2500 dollar OEM suspension replacement?
I brought my 04 s2k to a honda mechanic yesterday and today they called me back with an estimated $2500 to replace all four of my suspensions (structs + springs + bumper stops) which includes parts and labor.
Does that seem unnecessarily high to anyone else? I am thinking of maybe trying to order my own OEM parts and bringing them to a local mechanic to put in. What to do...what to do...
Does that seem unnecessarily high to anyone else? I am thinking of maybe trying to order my own OEM parts and bringing them to a local mechanic to put in. What to do...what to do...
#2
Brand new Honda parts are expensive!
Buy aftermarket shocks (Koni's - $600) and drop springs (Eibach - $300) or buy used, low mileage OEM shocks with OEM springs ($200-$250).
Install time can be done under 1.5 hours.
Buy aftermarket shocks (Koni's - $600) and drop springs (Eibach - $300) or buy used, low mileage OEM shocks with OEM springs ($200-$250).
Install time can be done under 1.5 hours.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-HO...torefresh=true
Also, what are bump stops? Are they included in there? I think I may pick these up and bring them to a local mechanic to install. Thanks a ton for the suggestions.
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How can you remove the stock shocks transfer the springs and re-install everything in 1.5?
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Originally Posted by S~Factor' timestamp='1374001426' post='22669444
Brand new Honda parts are expensive!
Buy aftermarket shocks (Koni's - $600) and drop springs (Eibach - $300) or buy used, low mileage OEM shocks with OEM springs ($200-$250).
Install time can be done under 1.5 hours.
Buy aftermarket shocks (Koni's - $600) and drop springs (Eibach - $300) or buy used, low mileage OEM shocks with OEM springs ($200-$250).
Install time can be done under 1.5 hours.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-2005-HO...torefresh=true
Also, what are bump stops? Are they included in there? I think I may pick these up and bring them to a local mechanic to install. Thanks a ton for the suggestions.
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#8
OP - The bump stops are a hard foam piece that are part of the shock assembly. Mine were red/pink in color. If someone is selling a used OEM shock/spring combo they will typically have the bump stops still on them, unless they are really old and degraded away.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I ended up buying a set of 4 low-mile OEM shock assemblies for $500 (a little on the pricey side but they looked brand new compared to others I've seen) and a local mechanic said they would install them for $190 including alignment.
Total = ~$700
Total = ~$700