jrg77

I am experiencing sticker shock right now. I went to a local frame and axle place to find out how much it costs to weld in my SFCs. They told me $350.00 !

Is it really that much? How much did you guys pay? Is this more complicated than remove carpet, sand the spot you're welding, fit them up and weld?

I am not used to labor cost 3x the part price. What's the deal?

Thanks,
Jason

heavy_chevy29

it cost me around $150. i pulled all the interior stuff out so all they had to do was pull the carpet back and weld.

My90Iroc

What interior stuff do you need to pull out? Specifically for Spohn style SFC's that reach to the middle of the car? Thanks

86z/92rs

Need to pull the carpet and matting up and away from the area where SFC will be installed.

heavy_chevy29

i pulled the seats out because i didn't know how far back the guy wanted to pull the carpet back. i had the console out anyway because i pulled the motor. and i had the back seat out because i wanted him to due some welding back there.

Irocster

$110 here. Just make sure you pull out everything before you get there.....and get the spray bottle ready just in case.

Irocster

double post...sorry

Dewey316

rates are very diffrent in diffrent places in the county, i paid $180 to get mine welded. some people have paid less than $100 some people have paid $200+ just call around and keep calling until you find a competent shop, with a proper lift, that will do it for the best price.

also, steve spohn seems to know quite a few shops around the country with experiance installing his stuff, you might try to e-mail him, and see if he can recomend a shop in your area.

ShiftyCapone

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We can get thme done for $70 here in Dayton.

FLYNLOW92rs

iTrader: (53)

$300 is just ridiculous.....

$350 is the point where i would stare at them and say "Are you serious?".......Then sit in amazement as they try to justify their GREAT work, and if you get it done for $150 then you run the risk of the welds breaking.......

Me being 18 years old and attempting to customize a car it's hard for anyone to take you seriously when it comes to estimates.......I once had someone tell me that to replace the stock tires it would cost me $875 + $25 per wheel for mount and balance, keep it mind stock 16inch tires......I stared at them and just walked out, didn't even say anything to them.....Will never go back.....

Kenwood

iTrader: (1)

Where at in dayton???? I need to have some put in but down here in cincy the few places that will do it want more like $200 in labor...

D Stroy H8

Don't pay anymore than $150.00

Dale

iTrader: (12)

check some muffler shops, etc. Some of the privately owned ones will do "side/light welding" jobs on weekends or such. May take them longer because they will prioratize the muffler/exhust work up front.