boltedbalt

hmm where did all of you guys get your springs put in at i got a quote from midas and it was like 300 to get all 4 springs installed to me that seemed reather high any ideas?

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jlmd

$300 is a tiny bit high. Expect to pay at least $50 per spring at a mechanic...and thats probably the cheapest you will find. $250 is the price I was quoted when I did mine a couple years back.

Your best option is to buy the few tools needed and take a day and do them yourself...it will likely take you a while the first time, but they are very easy once you know what you're doing...I recently swapped all my struts and shocks with fe5's and did the whole job in under an hour..

Switt23

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most auto parts store rent out Spring compressors. Then look up the how to and go nuts.

To be honest, it's probably one of the easier mods to do with a buddy's help.

boltedbalt

hmmm what shop was that quoted at? i was thinking of going to goodrich or firestone...where can i find 50 bucks a srping

jlong3382

I put them in myself. My friend dad has his own autoshop. It took me about 4 hours. I paid $245 shipped for my Sportlines at Turbo Tech Racing + $70 for a 4 wheel alignment with a camber kit at my dealer. I LOVE my springs

PS: The same dealer gave me a $350 estimate for the install and alignment. So I did it myself. Its not very hard........I promise.

What springs are you getting?

Halfcent

Here is the front:

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/front-strut-spring-r-r-23418/

The rear is silly easy.

jlong3382

The Rear took me 25 mins. LOL

Switt23

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took me about 10 . Crack the back support loose. Have buddy pull like crazy on bottom of spring seat and shove new spring in, retighten bolt.

jlong3382

You didnt drop the axel? Cool

pykie

Do them your self!
it took me like and hour to do mine.
and i marked everything so when i put it all back together my car wasnt out of alignment much. my tires lasted 30,000 km out of aligned.
but i wouldnt pay somone to do something to simple.

stenguyen1

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too bad your not in houston bc my gm of houston club i installed mostly everyones springs my self, all you need is the spring compresser from like advance and 13 mm, 19mm, 21mm, hammer, and jack and jack stands. it just takes like 30 - 45 minutes with me and my brother. the back is easy like pie and the front is easy too just takes time to be careful with all things. i only charge food to pay for the install lol

VRCobalt

Rear are easy as hell 10-20 min. Now for the front, if you dont want to do them, I recommend taking out the strut assembly and then take it to a shop, thats what i did and only got charged $50 for swapping the springs. After taking out the frt wheels, its only six bolts to remove the strut assembly.

HunterKiller89

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at my local tuner shop i got quoted $200 for springs and struts...so $300 is def. too much for just springs...especially since the Koni's aren't a simple bolt on install...there's cutting

EvilMonkey

I've changed mine like 4 times, get a lil faster each time. should only take 45 minutes - 1 hour your first time... Might as well buy the compressors ($40 autozone)

Back is stupid easy, just take your time, have fun...

D4u2s0t

like said, do it yourself or have a local member help. it's really not hard.

NOvelociti

Doesn't maven have a method of changing springs that you dont need to compress the springs? Ill look for it right now.

edit: Found it
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...4&postcount=42

VRCobalt

I never would thought of that, I coulda saved $50. Oh well, I'll remember that for next time. This makes it easy enough for someone that has never worked on a car.

EvilMonkey

hehe, I've seen people use a pair of vise grips on the the shaft to absorb the release of the spring. Highly not recommended...lol

Maven

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You realize changing springs and changing struts is the same operation right???? hehe

HunterKiller89

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swapping struts, yes, but the Koni's reuse the stock strut housing,and involves a little cutting to make it work. Basically, it's not a bolt on solution. But yes, for any other strut (or the rears for that matter), its the same deal.

Maven

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I know that, you got a quote of $200 for Konis installed?

Halfcent

If you did, that's pretty good.

NWAE Cobalt

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ive done 5 cobalts...all in my driveway with my tools lol

Maven

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NWAE Cobalt

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lawl, just saying that you dont need to take it in