Spring and C/C install - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Bouttime09 · 02-06-2012, 04:32 PM

Got quoted on a spring and C/C plate install today... 350-375 this does not include an alignment. Is this acceptable?

littlemags · 02-06-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bouttime09

Got quoted on a spring and C/C plate install today... 350-375 this does not include an alignment. Is this acceptable?

a little high....that should INCLUDE fea imo

acreature · 02-06-2012, 05:12 PM

3-4 hours and a few tools, you could do it yourself, then pay the $50 or so for the alignment.

ASH302 · 02-07-2012, 10:01 AM

the prices that most people have always give on here that it should be was alot less than what i could ever find in WA state, seems people get the hook up
Well i would find out how man hours install is on springs and also how long install is on CC plates and most places are i believe $90bucks a hour
that be another way to figure out what a est cost should be
also have you went by any other shops to ask them what they charger
also like already said you can do it yourself. i would plan on all day but they aren't that bad to install

ASh

Bouttime09 · 02-07-2012, 02:30 PM

I tried once. I need air tools... Some of those bolts aren't moving. Also, why did a Ford dealer just quote me on a four wheel alignment?

jimh2004 · 02-07-2012, 08:42 PM

I wouldn't tackle that job unless you are pretty handy. A little heat on those bolts will help get those bolts loose.

Fan_ofny · 02-07-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bouttime09

I tried once. I need air tools... Some of those bolts aren't moving. Also, why did a Ford dealer just quote me on a four wheel alignment?

I would not pay to have someone install your springs or shocks. I didnt think I had the know how to do them myself but Im glad I gave it a shot. Really a few hours and its nothing. I actually did have a shop install my caster camber plates though for about 75 bucks. I figured that was well worth it since springs/struts is just a replacement with not a lot of room for error, I didnt wanna take the chance on the CC plates. Just spray those bolts with wd40 and put some force behind it and you should be fine. Theres plenty of write up online to walk you through the install as well.

suicidekings · 02-07-2012, 09:12 PM

I can certainly understand not wanting to do it yourself too but if you have a full day (thats giving you a lot of time if you run into issues) you should be able to get it. PB blaster on those bolts and a breaker bar. However I was quoted 400 for springs, cc plates, and an alignment. Seems somewhat fair but I ended up doing it myself and am happy with it.

TRmachwon · 02-08-2012, 11:45 AM

Only remotely challenging part of the strut/spring/CC plate install for me was getting the top nut off the struts. Ended up dropping them with the stock camber plates attached and taking them to a shop to have them separated with an impact wrench. Also keep in mind that air tools on the strut shaft is bad for them if you go that route.

TKat13 · 02-08-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bouttime09

I tried once. I need air tools... Some of those bolts aren't moving. Also, why did a Ford dealer just quote me on a four wheel alignment?

If you do decide to tackle the job, below are a couple of links here at M1R that could help you with the install as well as align your own car.

Install Springs

Alignment

gamatt · 02-09-2012, 03:49 PM

You could buy an air tank and tools kit for $300-$400 and do it yourself, so at the end of the day you'd spend about the same, but now you have the tools for next time.

jeff33702 · 02-09-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gamatt

You could buy an air tank and tools kit for $300-$400 and do it yourself, so at the end of the day you'd spend about the same, but now you have the tools for next time.

^^^exactly the reasoning that I use to get the wife to agree to new tools

gamatt · 02-10-2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff33702

^^^exactly the reasoning that I use to get the wife to agree to new tools

02-06-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
Bouttime09 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 206	Spring and C/C install Got quoted on a spring and C/C plate install today... 350-375 this does not include an alignment. Is this acceptable?

02-06-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
acreature You are freaking out.... Join Date: May 2007 Location: NC Outer Banks Posts: 1,548	Re: Spring and C/C install 3-4 hours and a few tools, you could do it yourself, then pay the $50 or so for the alignment. __________________ 2003 Azure A/T - JLT RAI - 90mm Pro-M MAF - Bassani mid-length headers - Bassani SS O/R-X - Magnaflow SS C/B - FRPP 4.10s - Ported Lower Intake PHP 3/8" Intake Spacer - PI Stallion 3000 stall - Meziere EWP - SCT Xcal2 - Eibach Pro-Kit - MM CC Plates - 314/324 rwhp/tq - Meter4it Chase Sequentials - MRT Hood Strut Kit

02-07-2012, 10:01 AM	#4
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Spring and C/C install the prices that most people have always give on here that it should be was alot less than what i could ever find in WA state, seems people get the hook up Well i would find out how man hours install is on springs and also how long install is on CC plates and most places are i believe $90bucks a hour that be another way to figure out what a est cost should be also have you went by any other shops to ask them what they charger also like already said you can do it yourself. i would plan on all day but they aren't that bad to install ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

02-07-2012, 02:30 PM	#5
Bouttime09 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 206	Re: Spring and C/C install I tried once. I need air tools... Some of those bolts aren't moving. Also, why did a Ford dealer just quote me on a four wheel alignment?

02-07-2012, 08:42 PM	#6
jimh2004 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland, oh Posts: 29	Re: Spring and C/C install I wouldn't tackle that job unless you are pretty handy. A little heat on those bolts will help get those bolts loose. Last edited by jimh2004; 02-07-2012 at 09:10 PM.

02-07-2012, 09:12 PM	#8
suicidekings Daily Driven Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 317	Re: Spring and C/C install I can certainly understand not wanting to do it yourself too but if you have a full day (thats giving you a lot of time if you run into issues) you should be able to get it. PB blaster on those bolts and a breaker bar. However I was quoted 400 for springs, cc plates, and an alignment. Seems somewhat fair but I ended up doing it myself and am happy with it. __________________ Big Bird mode.

02-08-2012, 11:45 AM	#9
TRmachwon Parking Lot Racer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 790	Re: Spring and C/C install Only remotely challenging part of the strut/spring/CC plate install for me was getting the top nut off the struts. Ended up dropping them with the stock camber plates attached and taking them to a shop to have them separated with an impact wrench. Also keep in mind that air tools on the strut shaft is bad for them if you go that route. __________________ 2004 Mach 1 Maximum Motorsports Equipped

02-09-2012, 03:49 PM	#11
gamatt Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 963	Re: Spring and C/C install You could buy an air tank and tools kit for $300-$400 and do it yourself, so at the end of the day you'd spend about the same, but now you have the tools for next time.

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