How much to swap front dampers ?

[Rawhide]

Hi guys, I recently bought a Clio Trophy which had failed it's MOT on a leaking Sachs damper. The previous owner had renault replace the dampers with Cup dampers and removed both front Sachs dampers for refurb. The car is therefore driving (very nicely I must say) on Trophy springs with Cup dampers.

When I want to put the Sachs dampers on I am wanting to confirm all a garage will need to do is;

1) Remove Cup damper completely (thus removing the spring)
2) Compress spring and fit Sachs dampers
3) Refit complete damper and spring to the car

I was quoted by a local motorsport indy (not Renault specialist) 4 hours (£200) for this job which seems a little steep to me.

Would the alignment NEED to be reset? I am thinking not.

Are there any good indies either around West London or Gloucestershire who this forum could recommend? I obviously want the job done right and have the car drive as renault intended.

Many thanks.

 

[Don Shaleone]

Very easy to do yourself mate

 

[Rawhide]

Very easy to do yourself mate

Thanks Don. I appreciate it's pretty straightforward but I don't really have time. My driveway is on a hill with gravel and after doing a oil change on the family car I just would rather pay someone to do the job. I also don't have spring compressors or suitable jacks etc..

Can I confirm other than compressing the springs it's just bolt on and bolt off? There is no ride height adjustment or tracking setup required??