Recently i have noticed that their has been a flood of lowering advice and points and which one should i get etc etc. I have gone decided to get kings spring added to my sportz ( insurance permitting.. they will get back to me tomorrow i hope, im with GIO :? ). I went around the Central Coast getting quotes and they where all up around the $500-$550 mark for kings lowering springs ( 40mm ) fitted. I even told one guy at JAX that they do it for $360-$400 in sydney and he told me " well go to sydney then if they are better, all they do is chop your springs and paint them yellow " i was shocked. Does anyone know a place on the Central Coast preferably or in sydney or newcastle where they are compeditive? Also a guy said that they are $140 per pair.. is that right? Can you bargain with these people or am i going to have to folk out the $500? Thanx.

I don't know anywhere on the central coast sorry.. but I can say that even in Darwin it didn't cost $500 to get Kings 40mm at each corner.

But yeah, they do cost around $140 a pair.

geeeezuzzz!! $550???? mate, ur gettin d*cked!!
buy the springs from AM and then get ur mechanic to put them in.... or even a suspension place. i doubt it'd cost more than $150 for labour....
when i got my pedders put in (at my local tyrepower), it cost me $350 - fitted!! pedders were gonna charge me $380 just for the springs!! :lol:
definately ring around.....

"all they do is chop your springs and paint them yellow"

riiiiiight. Sounds like that guy is a wanker!

If that's what they all did then there wouldn't be too many places left working as they'd all get sued! :lol:

Umm, don't you have any mates with a socket wrench and spring compressors??

thats all it takes to change the springs over!!!

Manual

super cheap auto = spring compressor :)

super cheap auto = spring compressor :)

Whats the price on a spring compressor?

Ill be buying up some super lows this month... If it works out cheaper to buy the compressor than ill do it that way.

Then ill give 2much a call to come round and help me out :)

You should be able to buy a decent set of spring compressors with dual teeth for about $30!!

Thats all that mine cost!! and they are good - though get dual teeth rather than single teeth as they are safer!!

Manual

You should be able to buy a decent set of spring compressors with dual teeth for about $30!!

Thats all that mine cost!! and they are good - though get dual teeth rather than single teeth as they are safer!!

Manual

Roger that bucko.

Just did some ringing around. Picking up 2 pairs of Kings Super Lows this afternoon for $125 a pair!! Bargain!

*edit* Sorry to hijack your thread Mr Charisma... As you can see.. You are getting royally ripped off :))

*edit number 2* Just went out and bought the springs.. will post in a new thread tonight.

Lol no problem dude, im still a learner when it comes to performance :cry: im learning :D very slowly. My question was answered so im not complaining, got a qutoe for $450.. thats the cheapest so fair.. off to search the northern end of the central coast now, or i will give up and get a new head unit :idea: Thanx guys.

or i will give up and get a new head unit


Nooo! :shock: Don't do that.. go the springs! You'll love em. Even in the Sports they make a huge difference.

hmmm ok will go the springs if i can find a place to do it for an ok price... will get them for a x mas pressy.. for me :D

Hmmm super cheap auto = spring compressors = super cheap hole in the head.
Springs are under extremly high tension, especially std non lowered ones. Unles you know what you are doing pay the $$ and get them doen. 100 bucks is not worth having one of these babies let go and taking your head off.

Hmmm super cheap auto = spring compressors = super cheap hole in the head.
Springs are under extremly high tension, especially std non lowered ones. Unles you know what you are doing pay the $$ and get them doen. 100 bucks is not worth having one of these babies let go and taking your head off.

Yep agreed.....not worth the risk.....super cheap crap !

Yes be careful, I brought the super cheap crap and had a them let go, not a nice idea, sring went flying across yard, I paid to get the rest done

Hmmm super cheap auto = spring compressors = super cheap hole in the head.
Springs are under extremly high tension, especially std non lowered ones. Unles you know what you are doing pay the $$ and get them doen. 100 bucks is not worth having one of these babies let go and taking your head off.

come off it!

I bought a pair before doing my springs. $40 a pair. They wouldnt sell them if they didnt work properly. Think of the claims that would come of it if they sold faulty products. Australia has one of the MOST strict saftey levels in the world when it comes to Saftey Standards in products.

Twin claw grips at either end. Did the job fine.. Didnt slip, didnt have anything pop or explode..

Following the right precautions nothing should happen. Being rash and naive about what youre doing of course could bring about some problems, but any spring compressors can do that!

Yes be careful, I brought the super cheap crap and had a them let go, not a nice idea, sring went flying across yard, I paid to get the rest done

Sounds like you didnt know what you were doing more to the point...

Ive use two different sets of the cheap type... single and double claw...
I had NO problems and have changed 6 sets of springs with them ....
Just make sure that they are kept slightly lubed.
Haydn

woohoo kings super low front and low rear on the way :D Getting them fitted for $400, not the cheapest but it will do.. so off to the shop monday week for some much needed lowing 8)

woohoo kings super low front and low rear on the way :D Getting them fitted for $400, not the cheapest but it will do.. so off to the shop monday week for some much needed lowing 8)

Make sure you get all wheels aligned aswell (should cost around $75) but it may be included in the install..

Thanx bain, will make sure they straighten them up :D

Does anyone know any places in the knox area for cheap springs?

Does anyone know any places in the knox area for cheap springs?

Not really Knox area.. but it would only be a 30 min drive.

Advantage Suspension

Ph: (03) 9555 2633

4/ 1 Winston Crt
Moorabbin
VIC, 3189
Australia

I bought my springs off these guys for $125 a pair (Super Lows)

And if you need a hand putting them in then let me know :)

woohoo kings super low front and low rear on the way :D Getting them fitted for $400, not the cheapest but it will do.. so off to the shop monday week for some much needed lowing 8)

Seeing its Tuesday now.. Wheres our piccies?!