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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gtitdi on 01 February 2007, 21:48

Title: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: gtitdi on 01 February 2007, 21:48: i've just got a set of shocks and springs and now need them fitting. i got a quote from a garage of Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£200, is this too much or is it reasonable?
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: stomper on 01 February 2007, 21:50: If you're lowering the car you'll need camber and tracking adjusted as they will change.

Make sure it's included in the price.

Sounds about right, might be worth ringing around a few places first before booking it in.
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: raylee25 on 01 February 2007, 21:51: If your in the west london area, I know a VW guy who will do it for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£100 cash in hand.
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: robster23 on 01 February 2007, 22:12: Kwik-misfit offered to do mine all round for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£238 including the shocks. I asked about adding new springs and they said if I provided them, they'd do it for free as it's part of the process.

Cheap as chips including parts if you are willing to allow monkeys to do it.

At least their work is 'guaranteed' I suppose. :wink:
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: gtitdi on 01 February 2007, 22:51: I'll give the garage a ring and check the camber and tracking will be done for the same price then, thanks
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: patch900 on 02 February 2007, 12:29: Been quoted between 150-200 quid for shocks, springs etc but will deffo check that includes camber and tracking.

Cheers for the info stomper. :wink:
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: stomper on 02 February 2007, 12:41: No worries mate.

Get some pics up when you've got them on. :wink:
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: neil_1821 on 02 February 2007, 12:47: Why not do it yourself and then go to a garage and get the tracking and camber set up? It shouldnt be too hard but then again changing the shocks you got to be careful the spring doesnt smack you. Recently replaced the drive gaitor and the camber was out, pulling to the right when before it pulled to the left. Just adjusted 2 bolts and now it pulls to the left again but its not bad pulling, you probably have to get a few hundred meteres before you really notice anything.
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: Len on 02 February 2007, 12:59: I was going to suggest the same - but then got to thinking about the tools needed.
Like spring compressors and large cranked ring spanners and good hex drives etc.
Or an angle grinder to cut up the spring and shock rod so I could get the top swivel bearing plates out! Yes was doing a spring/shock change on one car and I could not undo the top nut/hex combo.
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: stomper on 02 February 2007, 13:13: It's all about having the tools, workshop, time and patience really.

I'm sure it's an easy job if everything goes as planned but garages have all the right tools to cover any problems.

Gives you a bit of piece of mind aswell if they're reputable.
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: boneybradley on 02 February 2007, 13:32: One thing worth mentioning....don't get the car tracked up straight away after having the new kit fitted, i was advised and waited a week for mine to settle down. Wasn't in with the fitted price but when you have friend's in the trade (Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£40 for full suspension kit fitted also same guy charged me Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£60 to replace rear suspension mount's) who cares :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: yabbie on 02 February 2007, 18:13: :angry: paid Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£200 to get my done in the swindon area but it handles every pennys worth now :evil:
Title: Re: shock/spring labour cost?
Post by: robster23 on 02 February 2007, 20:42: Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£40 fitted?

Da*n, I need to get me a friend like that!

:shocked: