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      01-11-2019, 11:42 AM   #1
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Sway bars install in Los Angeles

Hey guys,

Thinking about getting aftermarket sway bars. Local bimmer shop wants $560 to install, which I'm fairly certain is ridiculous. Anyone know of a local shop in LA that will install for less? And no, I can't install on my own. I live in a condo with a shared garage and our HOA does not allow residents to work on our cars. Thanks!!
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Hey guys,

Thinking about getting aftermarket sway bars. Local bimmer shop wants $560 to install, which I'm fairly certain is ridiculous. Anyone know of a local shop in LA that will install for less? And no, I can't install on my own. I live in a condo with a shared garage and our HOA does not allow residents to work on our cars. Thanks!!
I’ve had Freddy’s garage do my front and rear install and uninstall. Place isn’t an up scale shop but gets the job done. Freddy does it all himself and he got it done in about 1hour which is blazing fast. $200. Tell him Sylvester said wassup if you end up going.

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Isnt freddys shop all the way out by azusa? He stood me up once and i went and made me wait 3hrs and didnt even touch the car so i got mad and left. I had an appointment and so its not like i was a walk in. so im never going back there again.

Im in la also. I use ikonic auto garage for installs. Look for calvin or cole.
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Isnt freddys shop all the way out by azusa? He stood me up once and i went and made me wait 3hrs and didnt even touch the car so i got mad and left. I had an appointment and so its not like i was a walk in. so im never going back there again.

Im in la also. I use ikonic auto garage for installs. Look for calvin or cole.
Woah. Thanks for lookin out... Azusa is mad far from me (I'm in Marina del Rey). How much you think ikonic will charge?
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Yeah I drove 45min Fromm irvine too. It’s gonna be tough to find anyone to do it for a reasonable price. Same with coil overs. Had him do it for $200
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Yeah I drove 45min Fromm irvine too. It’s gonna be tough to find anyone to do it for a reasonable price. Same with coil overs. Had him do it for $200
I have a guy in the valley who does all my coilovers springs etc install for about 200.
Ikonic will probably charge u by the hr.
Downpipe on my 535i they charged me 180 or 200 i forget

Freddys garage sucks. They r unreliable and they are not that skilled.
Unreliable is a huge factor when i drive an hr just to get there. I have an appointment. I expext to be in and out not hang out and see if they can fit me in.
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I have a guy in the valley who does all my coilovers springs etc install for about 200.
Ikonic will probably charge u by the hr.
Downpipe on my 535i they charged me 180 or 200 i forget

Freddys garage sucks. They r unreliable and they are not that skilled.
Unreliable is a huge factor when i drive an hr just to get there. I have an appointment. I expext to be in and out not hang out and see if they can fit me in.

Dope. Can you PM me the contact info?
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Interested in the info as well. I must say Freddy has been pretty fast for me, about 1 - 1.5 hours for the sway bars, and 2-3 hours for coilovers..
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Dope. Can you PM me the contact info?
Ill share it here so others can see it too.
His name is Iran. Latino guy. All he does is coilover installs and air ride
Located in the valley
(818) 647-2391
Great guy. Does coilover install by himself in less than 2hrs which is insane.
Very meticulous as well.
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Ill share it here so others can see it too.
His name is Iran. Latino guy. All he does is coilover installs and air ride
Located in the valley
(818) 647-2391
Great guy. Does coilover install by himself in less than 2hrs which is insane.
Very meticulous as well.
Ah, but no sway bars? Already have coilovers.
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bumping thread. Might be changing coilovers. Anyone have a good shop for $200-$250 in OC? I think previous replies discussing Freddy's Garage is accurate. Looking for a better shop.
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