How much to pay for replacing front springs?

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Dec 22, 2014 | 10:03 AM

atikovi

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How much to pay for replacing front springs?

If I take the struts/shocks to a shop off the car along with a pair of new springs? Usually I'd just buy the tool but it's $800 for these big *** springs.

Dec 22, 2014 | 10:07 AM

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You can get a spring compressor tool on loan from most auto parts stores...compress your coil springs and install your new struts for free...

Dec 22, 2014 | 10:13 AM

atikovi

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You can get a spring compressor tool on loan from most auto parts stores...compress your coil springs and install your new struts for free...

The spring compressors they have are toys compared to what is needed to compress that big spring. Need something like:

Dec 22, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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You talking about the coil springs for an F-150 ?? If so...the one I mentioned works just fine.

Dec 22, 2014 | 10:47 AM

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You could always just buy a set of coil overs and be done with it...

Dec 24, 2014 | 11:52 PM

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If you want new springs just get a coilover kit like Boss or Fox.

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