Got an estimate from the dealer.

[moparman53]

This what I was quoted to replace the stock RT suspension with SRT struts, springs, and sways with after market. Front, $308.88 and rear, $555.88 with $94.95 to align all 4 wheels. Sounds like they don't really want the job.

[da BoMM]

This what I was quoted to replace the stock RT suspension with SRT struts, springs, and sways with after market. Front, $308.88 and rear, $555.88 with $94.95 to align all 4 wheels. Sounds like they don't really want the job.

Yeah, bro, I woulda had em on my RT, but I had a local shop quote me $600 -- so I postponed it and finally sold em (to you).
I've read here numerous times that the going rate (for someone who knows what he's doing is $250-350. Keep looking.

[Ultimatecarman45]

Many times they don't get to determine what to charge, they many times have to go by their magic little book of work times. So, they were most likely quoting you the times from the book for removal and then installation. I would try to find a suspension place that isn't guided by a magic book of times.

[pigpen]

Do you have parts or are you getting them from them?

I am doing my upgrade for under 400 including the cutting coils. Looks some where else!

[Super T]

your dealer will always be the most expensive place you can go. you can swap them yourself, or get a friend to help. gotta live on the wild side every once in a while!

[magnumdude]

My install of the srt shocks/springs/hotchkiss sways and 2 ne eagle f1's was $1100.00

[moparman53]

Do you have parts or are you getting them from them?

I am doing my upgrade for under 400 including the cutting coils. Looks some where else!

I've got the SRT coils and struts. I still need to get the sways.

[JusticePete]

What is the shop hourly rate?

[Redfox0099]

you can swap them yourself, or get a friend to help. gotta live on the wild side every once in a while!


Naw, MoparMan is old...might bust a useful joint :)

[risky]

Paid 300 for complete install! Take it a local shop that has done it before-

[BLACKCHARGER07]

Did someone say cutting coils????

On the topic at hand, swapping out those items is probably about 400 bux worth of work total.

[boggart]

WOW, my muffler/alignment shop put my SRT suspension on for $130 out the door.

[moparman53]

I've got one in mind I'll try.

[JusticePete]

Any time you install new coils in a suspension all the rotational bushes should be relieved and and tightened ONLY on the rails of an alignment rack with the full weight of the car on the wheels. Most DIY and shops overlook this step. It takes more time and is the only way to do the job right without placing a pre-load on the bushes.

When you get an estimate for your installation be sure to ask if it included this labor.