I had Bilstien 5100's installed on my 08 4x4 last week. I was quoted around $700-750 for the shocks and the install. Well when it was all said and done they charged me $255.00 for the install $120.00 for alignment and $25.00 for "oil and lube disposal fee"..... I wasn’t aware shocks gushed out oil when you replaced them. Don’t get me wrong I am all about a business making a profit but this seems a little extreme especially since I was quoted so much lower. Total install time was 2 1/2 hours, which works out to around $160.00 an hour. If I’m wrong let me know. I’m happy with the work just not the fact they lead me on with one price and ended up charging close to $200 more. Thanks.

 

Wow..that sounds high.

 

well it is a pain to change these shocks, and if they swapped over the coils, which i assume they did, then the time is about right, and if they charge by the half hour then it works out to $51/ half hour, or $102/hour. which is a bit high for standard maintenance work. and the disposal fee is correct, there is oil in the shocks, and technically they should not be just thrown away

 

My shop I use charges $80hr labor. $49 front wheel alignment or $99 all wheel alignment. disposal $25. So probally 2 hrs labor ($160) alignment($99) and disposal($25) Total= @$285. Labor is where they usually get you. Looks alittle high but if they did a good job its probally worth it.

 

So, how do you like the Bilsteins over stock?

My mechanic gave me an estimate of $300 to install the shocks, with NO alignment. He doesn't do alignments.

 

I think I paid 225 for the install, 80 for the alignment, and kept the old shocks.

 

The more I drive it, the more I don’t mind paying what I did. I just feel like they quoted me low just to get my business and then jacked it up once it was installed.

Night and day over stock. I also put a Ready Lift 3" block in the back (did that install on my own). I didn’t think 2" in the front and 1" in the back would make that big of a difference but it looks huge next to a stock 4X4. It handles much better in corners. The ride is a little bit stiffer but I feel like I could run over a Prius and barley feel it. The Bilstiens are worth the money.

 

I had my coilovers installed for $150 + $80 for the alignment..

 

Yeah man thats really, really high. I hope that price includes cuddle time. I paid <$200 for the billys to be installed on my 07 Toyota 4x4. I'm about to get em installed on this F150 now and have been quoted the same <$200.00 with alignment.