Labor Cost to Install MSS Springs

///Armin · 05-02-2022, 10:02 AM

I'm ordering these springs for my 21 X5M competition.

Got a quote for $1950 including alignment from a known BMW shop in the area, they said it takes a day and a half to put them in, the price is basically the same as putting in a full Coilover system, does that sound right? they said they have to take the entire suspension including shocks out for the installation.

Chick Webb · 05-02-2022, 11:49 AM

Like you I live in a high-rent district and got a similar quote. So, doesn't sound outrageous to me, assuming it includes a quality post-install alignment.

scottiekay73 · 05-02-2022, 12:23 PM

I paid 1200 last week for that same install.

Subiemmer · 05-02-2022, 01:46 PM

I paid $700 for the install. $1950 is too expensive for install ONLY and alignment.

bobbis1 · 05-02-2022, 02:11 PM

I live in nyc- think the bill was 700 w alignment.

xmanpro · 05-02-2022, 02:30 PM

Mine was about $1100 with an alignment and a touch up alignment.

Mo2002 · 05-02-2022, 02:41 PM

Mine was $1,000.00 and it took them most of the day

Torijona · 05-02-2022, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Armin

I'm ordering these springs for my 21 X5M competition.

Got a quote for $1950 including alignment from a known BMW shop in the area, they said it takes a day and a half to put them in, the price is basically the same as putting in a full Coilover system, does that sound right? they said they have to take the entire suspension including shocks out for the installation.

4 hour job (I have done it). Go here… they are honest and knowledgeable….

Wtfitzvi · 05-02-2022, 08:46 PM

I paid $600 with alignment

Tekhed2 · 05-03-2022, 08:54 AM

I paid $1209 for install and alignment.

LewisM1 · 05-03-2022, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by scottiekay73

I paid 1200 last week for that same install.

How low did you go, and how do you like the ride?

Thanks,

Lewis

Higgs Boson · 05-03-2022, 10:28 PM

paid 565 including alignment

xmanpro · 05-03-2022, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisM1

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottiekay73

I paid 1200 last week for that same install.

How low did you go, and how do you like the ride?

Thanks,

Lewis

Always go the lowest, ride is nice

LewisM1 · 05-04-2022, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

Always go the lowest, ride is nice

Can I see a picture?

Thanks

xmanpro · 05-04-2022, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LewisM1

Quote:

Originally Posted by xmanpro

Always go the lowest, ride is nice

Can I see a picture?

Thanks

Here you go

I’mAllIn · 05-05-2022, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

Here you go

Is your car level? Gap between tire and fender the same front and rear? Hard to tell if there’s any rake or of its level.

Thanks, looks awesome!

ELEMENTF96 · 05-06-2022, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Armin

I'm ordering these springs for my 21 X5M competition.

Got a quote for $1950 including alignment from a known BMW shop in the area, they said it takes a day and a half to put them in, the price is basically the same as putting in a full Coilover system, does that sound right? they said they have to take the entire suspension including shocks out for the installation.

I just ordered my MSS springs and will be looking for a place in Northern VA or MD area, Were you able to find a better quote? Thanks

hdahman · 05-13-2022, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbis1

I live in nyc- think the bill was 700 w alignment.

which garage? thanks

TheGremloc · 02-28-2024, 09:20 PM

Reviving an old thread to see if anyone had a reputable shop recommendation for the northern Virginia area for MSS install and upper arms.

I saw the note above about Quality Tire and Brian actually put the lowering springs in my Trackhawk but said he couldn’t do the X5M.

I also contacted RRT which is one of the main go-to shops for BMWs in the area but they want $3k for the install which seems steep…

Hoping to see what other options are out there.

modojojo · 02-29-2024, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbis1

I live in nyc- think the bill was 700 w alignment.

I’m also in the NYC area and just got my MSS springs, I’m in the process of looking for a reputable shop for the install. Can tell the name of the shop that did your install? Thanks in advance.

BMuh · 02-29-2024, 07:29 AM

I thought that was including the price of the springs... That’s way too much.

rix5m · 02-29-2024, 09:34 AM

I paid around the same 1800 for spring install upper control arms and alignment. Install took a day and a half at a reputable BMW tuner shop in MA.

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///Armin First Lieutenant 90 Rep 355 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Labor Cost to Install MSS Springs I'm ordering these springs for my 21 X5M competition. Got a quote for $1950 including alignment from a known BMW shop in the area, they said it takes a day and a half to put them in, the price is basically the same as putting in a full Coilover system, does that sound right? they said they have to take the entire suspension including shocks out for the installation.
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Chick Webb Private First Class 1242 Rep 132 Posts Drives: '10 E92, '17 540i, '21 X6 M50i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Like you I live in a high-rent district and got a similar quote. So, doesn't sound outrageous to me, assuming it includes a quality post-install alignment.
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scottiekay73 Private First Class 165 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5M Comp Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I paid 1200 last week for that same install. __________________ @scott_Kaz73 ( Instagram )
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Subiemmer Private First Class 449 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I paid $700 for the install. $1950 is too expensive for install ONLY and alignment.
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Wtfitzvi Captain 793 Rep 818 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Ny iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Lamborghini Hu ... [10.00] 2018 BMW M3 [10.00] 1997 BMW E36 [0.00] 2022 BMW X5M [0.00] 2022 BMW 330i [0.00] 2023 Cadillac Escalade [0.00] 2023 Honda Civic Ty ... [10.00]	I paid $600 with alignment __________________ CURRENT: 97 E36 \| 15 Huracan 610-4 \| 18 F80 Competition \| 22 F95 Competition \| 24 G80 Competition \| 23 Escalade \| 24 Civic Type R
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Tekhed2 Private 126 Rep 98 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Parallel Universe iTrader: (0)	I paid $1209 for install and alignment.
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Higgs Boson In the Details 1809 Rep 866 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Texas Hill Country iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 AMG GTR [0.00] 2022 R8 Quattro Spyder [0.00] 2023 X5M50 [0.00] 2023 718 Spyder [0.00] 2024 Silverado [0.00] 2024 Civic Type R [0.00]	paid 565 including alignment
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TheGremloc Honey Badger Don't Care 19 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 23' F95 X5 M Competition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X5 M Compe ... [10.00]	Reviving an old thread to see if anyone had a reputable shop recommendation for the northern Virginia area for MSS install and upper arms. I saw the note above about Quality Tire and Brian actually put the lowering springs in my Trackhawk but said he couldn’t do the X5M. I also contacted RRT which is one of the main go-to shops for BMWs in the area but they want $3k for the install which seems steep… Hoping to see what other options are out there. __________________ 2023 F95 X5 M Competition Dravit Grey 2006 E46 M3 Vert Jet Black
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rix5m Private First Class 49 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2022 X5MC Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	I paid around the same 1800 for spring install upper control arms and alignment. Install took a day and a half at a reputable BMW tuner shop in MA.
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