Dealer quoted $550 labor to install TRD Springs and $90 for an alignment. I'm not paying $550 for springs install.

 

That price includes the springs right? That's insane the scion website says $399 installation included. I went to my dealer and they said all prices on accessories included installation. Well, you could save $300 if you buy them from trdsparks and install them yourself. Or save $550 if that price was just for the install.

 

^ yeah thats if your order the car with the trd springs. But if you buy them seperate and after you order the car then your gonna have to pay more

$550 sounds about right for a spring install especially at a dealer. youll get quotes anywhere between $300-600 for an install. dealers ofcourse will be alot more

 

That was just labor.... I will probably do them myself and just rent a spring compressor. There are a couple of speed shops around.... I will get other quotes....

 

Why rent? This is what I’ve used for the job…

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Why rent or buy when you can borrow?

Either Autozone or Advanced Autoparts (can't remember which) has a tool loan program. You pay a deposit ($50, I think) and have 90 days to return them for a full refund.

BTW, might mention the Scion website to the dealer. I get crazy quotes from my dealer all the time and as soon as I mention the listed price on the website, I get the, "oh... sure, we can do that."

 

Why rent, buy or borrow, when you dont need it for the install? If someone asks nicely I might even explain how to do it...


Oh and what gmc_113 said is accurate.

 

dont waist ur money on the trd ones, i dunno if theyve been released yet but i have the swift springs on my car and they are way better than the trd and install is simple, basic tools and a friend is all you need (cigarettes if u smoke) i didnt even use a spring compressor on mine... took bout 2 hours with breaks for all 4 springs

 

trd springs have been released for quite some time when the gen 2 came out

 

i no but i have SWIFT SPRINGS i dunno if the swift springs are out yet cuz i pimped my car out for r and d and got the first set.

 

How can you say that the Swift springs are better not having even seen the TRD springs, let alone tested both set to make such a statement?

 

My buddy has trd and they feel too spongy compared to the swift

 

Do I spot a front mount in your avatar picture?

 

There is something behind that grill, good eyes! Fess up!!

 

TEIN S-Tech Springs all the way.

 

Yup I got the descendant turbo kit, and the tien are nice, next investment is tien coilovers

 

^^^ I was hoping for more low than the coilovers supposedly can go. If you do get them, please PM me pictures...

 

WellesleyScion, I dare say you are a scholar and a gentleman, and by the way that shirt just looks smashing on you, have you been working out? So you were mentioning a way to install the TRD Springs, why I say, is that also a new haircut, by jove, that is just top notch there sir!!

So yes, if there is perhaps a way to install these springs, would you, could you (in a box) explain it for us?

 

Expensive.. Everything for us is new, or not made yet.. 992 was the cheapeast I could find for Tein Coilovers.

 

Ya I no, ima get the big brake kit and wider rims first cuz I love my springs so those will do till I get the coilovers