Eibach sway bar install cost...front and rear?

[ScottM]

Hey everyone! I'm getting quotes for having my newly purchased Eibach sways installed (front and rear). The most current quote I have for install is $700. Does that sound right??? I have a 2023 RWD 3.3 now, but when I had my 2018 RWD, it was $220...back in 2018. Sooo... times change, costs go up, but is $700 right these days?? Maybe I need a part time job??

 

[Snicklefritz]

Oh heck no. Hourly wages haven't gone up that much. It's still an hour for the rear and half hour for the front. That hasn't changed. If the shop says it takes longer, say goodbye. KIA installs these and offers the Eibach as approved aftermarket upgraded parts.

 

[ScottM]

See, I was thinking that...but he was so sure on the hourly time (he said 4.5). The total he gave me was at a discount hourly rate. I shall check in with KIA.

 

[Snicklefritz]

That 4.5 hours is completely out there and unjustified. That is just scamming talk in my opinion.

 

[ScottM]

That 4.5 hours is completely out there and unjustified. That is just scamming talk in my opinion.

I thought so too. It's been a bit, so I thought...maybe I was missing something. I shall keep checking...next stop KIA.

Thank you!

 

[Stinger GT SS]

It’s a 1.5 hour job, 2 hours max. you need to shop around & also ask Kia dealerships in your area.

 

[bfglitch]

They're quoting you "book time". It's how much time it's quoted to take in all the systems they use to give out quotes for work. Only thing you can do is keep calling around and looking for places that have done it before and will give you a legitimate quote based on experience of time worked.

 

[ScottM]

Yeah, that's what he was saying (book time). He made the comment that he heard the rear end was difficult...so maybe that's where he figured it was what it was. I went down to one of the KIA's near my house a little bit ago and the guy said they don't do them. He did say maybe one of the others might do them in town, independent and all, but he couldn't tell me who would do this sort of thing. I'll do some calling around this weekend and next week. I guess I gotta earn my "savings" (true cost).

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Yeah, that's what he was saying (book time). He made the comment that he heard the rear end was difficult...so maybe that's where he figured it was what it was. I went down to one of the KIA's near my house a little bit ago and the guy said they don't do them. He did say maybe one of the others might do them in town, independent and all, but he couldn't tell me who would do this sort of thing. I'll do some calling around this weekend and next week. I guess I gotta earn my "savings" (true cost).

Surely there is a reputable Suspension Shop in your area, they should be able to do this with their eyes closed.

 

[ScottM]

Surely there is a reputable Suspension Shop in your area, they should be able to do this with their eyes closed.

Definitely! I just gotta get off my duff and check.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Definitely! I just gotta get off my duff and check.

Just Google it then you can sit on your duff & read the reviews

 

[LordKOTL]

Question.

For those of you quoting 1-2 hours for the rear swaybar install...

How?

How in the name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE were you, or your shop/dealer, able to access the bolt right under the evap hose so quickly?

That single bolt took well over 2 hours. Please, for the sake of all Stinger owners, share how you got to that bloody bolt so easily!

 

[Snicklefritz]

Question.

For those of you quoting 1-2 hours for the rear swaybar install...

How?

How in the name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE were you, or your shop/dealer, able to access the bolt right under the evap hose so quickly?

That single bolt took well over 2 hours. Please, for the sake of all Stinger owners, share how you got to that bloody bolt so easily!

I didn't do this. But KIA dealership did and charged one hour labor. The secret is tools. You have the right tool, it will access the bolt. Somebody or bodies have said on here that a ratchet allows you to apply the force around the angle. Hahah. Sounded good to me! Still would have paid to have it done. I use swearage too much in daily life as it is normally. I don't need to volunteer myself a headache.

 

[LordKOTL]

I didn't do this. But KIA dealership did and charged one hour labor. The secret is tools. You have the right tool, it will access the bolt. Somebody or bodies have said on here that a ratchet allows you to apply the force around the angle. Hahah. Sounded good to me! Still would have paid to have it done. I use swearage too much in daily life as it is normally. I don't need to volunteer myself a headache.

I used a ratchet, a ratchet extender, and as low profile tools as I could get my mits on.

Was still a complete an utter pain in the nutsack.

If there is a special tool for it, if anyone knows please share!

Sorry for the threadjack.

 

[bfglitch]

My buddy and I used this setup to get to it working from the center of the car instead of from the outside of the car. Once we realized tighten/loosen was reversed due to the way we had it hooked up to the tite-reach it didn't take very long.

 

[ScottM]

What I'm "hearing" is that it's not as straight forward as I might think? Son of a!! I've been searching the webs for suspension folks here in town... reading reviews and such. I guess my biggest concern is finding the right price annnnd then they screw it up. I'll get it figured.

 

[JSolo]

Cost of buying tools + doing it yourself will probably still be cheaper than paying someone .

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Question.

For those of you quoting 1-2 hours for the rear swaybar install...

How?

How in the name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE were you, or your shop/dealer, able to access the bolt right under the evap hose so quickly?

That single bolt took well over 2 hours. Please, for the sake of all Stinger owners, share how you got to that bloody bolt so easily!

Mine was done front & rear in 2 hours by my dealer, they allow 1/2 hour for the front & 1.5 hours for the rear.
As for accessibility it would definitely easier with the car up on a hoist.

 

[Snowwhite]

Question.

For those of you quoting 1-2 hours for the rear swaybar install...

How?

How in the name of Zeus' BUTTHOLE were you, or your shop/dealer, able to access the bolt right under the evap hose so quickly?

That single bolt took well over 2 hours. Please, for the sake of all Stinger owners, share how you got to that bloody bolt so easily!

I did it myself with a flex ratchet in under 2 hours for the entire rear bar. While I wish I was as stacked as Zeus, I’m not even close. I used this wrench from harbor freight:

 

[Volfy]

I installed 3 sets of anti-roll bars and had to R&R 2 sets of them with greaseable bushings. So... I basically did 5 installs overall. Didn't use any special tools, and never bothered to time myself exactly each time. That driver's side rear bracket is a bit of a pain, no doubt, but really that big a deal. Mine are Whiteline, which uses standard stamped steel plate type rear bushing bracket, so it doesn't have the webbing like on Eibach bracket.

Only thing I did was to anti-seize the threads on the first install, so any subsequent removals would be a bit easier.