Cost for shocks and springs with KDSS

[Dianna]

Hi guys. I need Bilstein 5100's installed on all 4 corners along with new rear springs. Dealer quoted me $981 and $90 for alignment. Sounds really high to me, anyone else have this done or any idea what I should be paying?

 

[mrblah]

well those are stealership prices. Average prices are around the 600 mark, and that includes installing (UCA, shocks/springs, diff drop, skidplate drop, bumpstops, etc). alignment, warrantee, and adjustment (for suspension settling).

does that price include the price of the shocks and springs? lol......

 

[Dianna]

Sorry, I should have clarified, that is just for LABOR only.

 

[mrblah]

well if a Toyota warrantee is worth it to you, then maybe it is worth it to you. Otherwise, range is from 350 to 600 from what I've seen in my area. (350 from your neighborhood shadetree mechanic, to 600 from a reputable offroad shop)... Good luck man.

 

[3wbdriver]

Sorry, I should have clarified, that is just for LABOR only.

That does seem high. I paid a San Antonio dealer $470 for the installation including alignment in 2014. No rear springs at the time, but those are 1 hour labor maybe.

 

[WTD]

5100 + 1.5 rear spacers with KDSS Install

I'm in the same situation, got a quote for 1100 from solid local mechanic place, working on two more, will report back. Frankly, I would do it but not too keen on fooling with spring compressors. Plenty of solid instructions here, might take it on with some adult supervision from the gear head across the street. After getting quoted 350 an axle for pads and a un-necessary rotor turn by the dealer, I wont be going there.

 

[tacoyota]

I got a quote for $600 parts and labor for 5100s front only. The rears are super easy and should be even cheaper.

 

[Dianna]

Thanks guys, WTD, please post up what else you get quoted. If I didn't have KDSS, I wouldn't be as concerned about taking it to the dealer. Am I worrying about nothing? Can a local shop deal with KDSS?

 

[5280 TRail-Runner]

Find some guys local to you and pay them in beer and pizza. Cost of my lift, install and alignment was around 2k. about $1600 for the lift and $400 for install. I had a friend who is a mechanic help me install it. Front shocks, uca, rear shocks and rear spring and mounted tires and balanced them for me too. If you had the right tools and can follow instructions, you can probably do it yourself. Would be a good opportunity to learn more about your rig. Good luck!

 

[Smike740]

I installed 5100's all around this weekend on my 17 with KDSS. I followed the method I found on here without the need for a spring compressor. Really not that hard to do. A compentent shop should be able to do the job in 4-5 hours max.

 

[Matters]

I had a friend who is a Toyota tech do it for me. Cost me $200 and took him less than 3 hours. This won't help with the price but may help you negotiate hourly rate if a shop is claiming it takes much longer than that.

 

[CSM4runner]

Hi guys. I need Bilstein 5100's installed on all 4 corners along with new rear springs. Dealer quoted me $981 and $90 for alignment. Sounds really high to me, anyone else have this done or any idea what I should be paying?

Diana- I'm curious. "I need Bilstein 5100's installed on all 4 corners along with new rear springs." The truck is only 3 years old. Is this a "need" or a "want"? If you're doing 5100's i don't think you have to replace rear springs (depending on settings). If you just do the shocks on the rear the install is way easier. You will have to swap out the coil springs on the front though. If I'm wrong i'm sure someone will chime in to correct me.

 

[Sthefist]

I had these installed along with 5100s in the rear for 350 total at Offroad direct.

 

[Dianna]

Diana- I'm curious. "I need Bilstein 5100's installed on all 4 corners along with new rear springs." The truck is only 3 years old. Is this a "need" or a "want"? If you're doing 5100's i don't think you have to replace rear springs (depending on settings). If you just do the shocks on the rear the install is way easier. You will have to swap out the coil springs on the front though. If I'm wrong i'm sure someone will chime in to correct me.

Hi CMS; it is a want and a need I bought some 285's, definitely a want, lol, and, I want to give them a bit more room.

 

[Dianna]

I guess I will attempt this myself. I don't trust too many people to work on my cars, and, thanks to you guys, I know the dealership is raping me. Thanks again, I'll update the thread as soon as it's completed.

 

[WTD]

Will do. Missed the second mechanic yesterday, taking off early tomorrow to get it to him. The 1100 is more 2x what I figured it would cost from reading here. Not a lot of lifted 4Rs around here, mostly jacked up jeeps or pick up trucks with chrome 20s.

 

[shyuperman]

I installed 5100's all around this weekend on my 17 with KDSS. I followed the method I found on here without the need for a spring compressor. Really not that hard to do. A compentent shop should be able to do the job in 4-5 hours max.

So I installed 6112s/5100s on my 17 with KDSS and use the same method of dropping the lower control arm to swap the strut and springs.

I was really worried about doing it myself, but with the help of another forum member who did 5100s on his 2017 with KDSS and a buddy who did his brother's taco lift. We were able to do the install in 2.5hours. I've done a dozen lift installs on Wranglers and KDSS was intimidating. A lot of local shops didn't even know what KDSS was or charging 500$+. I'm really OCD and preferred to do the install with experienced folks.

I was expecting 6 hours or so, I was surprised how quickly it went. It definitely helps with having someone with experience and my T4R only had 900 miles on it so everything was new.

 

[CSM4runner]

So I installed 6112s/5100s on my 17 with KDSS...

did you replace the rear shocks and springs or just shocks?

edit****I just answered my own question with your signature/vehicle description block.

 

[billnourse]

I have a Toytec Ultimate lift with Bilstein 5100's and 650# front springs dealer installed for 1,700 with alignment. That is with KDSS. The kit was 1,300, so if they are wanting 900 just to install your 5100's that is insane.

Bill