lowering quotes VE ute

[kuzman89]

Had a few quotes

$950 for 4x springs 4x shocks. King springs lowered 30mm front, 50mm back. FITTED.

$680 for 4x springs 4x shocks. King springs lowered 30mm front, 50mm back. NOT-fitted.

$450 for 4xsprings. King springs lowered 30mm front, 50mm back. FITTED

And $430 4xsprings 2x rear shocks. King springs lowered 30mm front, 50mm back. NOT FITTED.

Anyone know if these are good prices? Can also buy 4x springs off ebay for $230. I'm leaning towards the $450 as I was told I probably won't need shocks. Thoughts?

 

[UFO]

a) dont worry about shocks. you arent dropping it on its arse, and 1" less play in the standard shocks is still plenty of room to move. I have standard shocks with lowered springs (about 30mm) and havent hit the bump stop once.

b) pedders sportryders. $600 installed with wheel alignment. no clicking, no squeeking. i had king springs on a previous car and they rattled and squeeked like all buggery. maybe just me, but 3 from 3 on pedders springs (current wagon, suby, and charade) and I havent had a problem.

 

[kuzman89]

Cheers UFO, whereabouts did you get em fitted?

 

[UFO]

im in canberra bud- woden pedders did a fine job.

but like all car workshops, i reckon it depends less on brand on the door vs quality of work.
I dealt with a pedders franchise in sydney and was very disappointed with the customer service. product was fine, but they were arses.

pop in to a few pedders guys in vic and get a taste for who they are before you give them cash.

 

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does anyone know where i can get SSL king springs with Monroe sports shocks installed for under $1000?

 

[kuzman89]

ok cheers UFO!! Ill see if I can get quotes on those also. As far as installation and alignment, I can get king springs x4 for around $220, so does $230 sound fair for installation??

 

[glenn l]

does anyone know where i can get SSL king springs with Monroe sports shocks installed for under $1000?

i can do it for $930.00 but im in melbourne.

 

[tomholzy]

youll want shocks on the rear if youre going lower than 30mm

 

[Maccas90]

a) dont worry about shocks. you arent dropping it on its arse, and 1" less play in the standard shocks is still plenty of room to move. I have standard shocks with lowered springs (about 30mm) and havent hit the bump stop once.

b) pedders sportryders. $600 installed with wheel alignment. no clicking, no squeeking. i had king springs on a previous car and they rattled and squeeked like all buggery. maybe just me, but 3 from 3 on pedders springs (current wagon, suby, and charade) and I havent had a problem.

Pedders Sportryders is what i've got on my SS, standard shocks still too. $600
They are good :thumbsup: definitely wouldn't want it any lower, especially with my new exhaust.

In saying that though, i never had any issues with my king springs on previous cars.

I've never fitted Suspension before but i've heard it is a pain in the ass so i would be paying extra for fitment.

 

[kuzman89]

so ssl on the rear of a ute... 50mm there abouts, do I need shocks?