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Ok, I went to get the car saefty inspected today, and just casually asked how much it would be to install springs. Now before you start flaming and shouting that I could do it myself, I just really don't have the time right now. I'm going to summer school, working as a research asst., and working on my senior thesis. And taking care of yard work, sick puppy and everything else. So, there.

Anyways, I was quoted $400!!!!! :evil: What do I look stupid? They gave em this rap about Mustangs being very difficult and it was like a 4 hr job and ####.

They also told me that with any drop I would have to have CC Plates. Even for a 1 1/4 in drop. Any validity to this?

I've read here, there, and everywhere that I can go w/ C springs and NOT need CC Plates. I don't want to get the springs on and then find out my alignment is all FUBAR. Do I need them or not?

BTW, I will be ordering my C springs and making time to install them myself now. Thanks to any input on the CC Plate question.

 

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P.S. due to financial constraints I plan on installing Tokicos next month, but want to go ahead and do the springs now...will it ride alright with my stock shocks/struts until I get the Tokico's in?

 

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kewl tks. Yeah, I knew they were waaay out of line...just thought I'd share what some of the auto shops try to tell people.

And I for ssure won't need CC Plates w/ C-springs? I'm not cutting them or removing isolators....

 

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wow! that sounds like a plan to me! I let you know if I've gotten them by Friday. I'm still waiting on them to get here. Hey, if I put those on is it gonna throw off my alignment? I'll be alright to get back to C.S. right?

 

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Cool. I'm excited and yeah I have complete confidence in you guys. If they're not in by Friday, then my roommie and I will do the install at our house. If that's the case, Austin you can stop by and hang out help or just drink beers! 8)

I ordered from Gefracing..I don't know how long it usually takes......

 

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FORD only charged me 120 for my old car to put springs on it, I put my own on my new car only took tad over an hour to do it. the rear only takes 2 bolts and BAM you got them done.

Cool. I'm not planning on cutting initially. I'm just gonna put them in and let them settle and see how I like it. I'm also not planning on leaving out the front isolators or anything....

How long does it usually take to settle?

 

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Where can you get new spring isolators?

 

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I'm afraid they won't be here until after Friday....I ordered Mon morning. (Had to wait to get my GI Bill money).

But I remain hopeful...I've gotten stuff before in a few days....

 

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Yeah, I'll take them. Thanks! So, $54 for the set?

 

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e No, really, is $55 ok? Cash? Also, how will these spring isolators affect the drop? or is the advertised 1 1/4 ft and 3/4 rear already figured w/ spring isolators? Just curious...

 

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I may cut them when I do the shocks and struts next month.

 

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lmao! ro...tks! I'll try not to keep raising the price That's cool....I shoulda known better about the isolators..duh Well, I don't want the 4X4 look anymore, but ride is important...so yeah I'm gonna just put them in with the isolators and not cut them initially. Then next month when I get my Tokicos I can always cut the rears a little. Thanks for all the help! You're racking up a lot of free beers!

 

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I'm also trying to avoid using CC plates. I'm on a budget and am dying to get T-lok and alum d/s.

 

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:shock: ok....dork
...you going active duty after graduation? If so, all you'll talk in will be abbreviations!

 

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1 1/4 is fine...If the rear sets a little higher, then no biggie. right now my rear seems to sit lower than the front by quite a bit.

 

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It could just be the way I always park on the side of my house...

Go Armor! I was in 1st AD for 2 yrs and loved it. I've thought about going back in sometimes and would want to go Armor. Just remember to listen to your NCOs

ro= right on
tks=thanks

When I was in San Antone...we used to have chat amongst all of the operators...kinda like a really expensive encrypted instant messenger...and everybody always talked in abbreviations.

ofl=out for lunch
ofs=out for smoke
brb=be right back
as1=wait a minute...busy
as5=wait for a while...gonna be a while
and a bunch more I can't think of off the top of my head