hey there, im new to the forum and website. im in socal and if any of u xb owners need your springs installed i can do it for 40$ or so. i live in chino, somewhat close to ontario intl airport to give u an idea. just email me bonzai272@hotmail.com with a phone number to call you. thanks guys- matt.

hey i never see any scions running around chino. if u got one, buy sum springs and let me lower it for you. i love to work on these cars. ill do it for 30$ or beer or whatever. u can get sprint springs on ebay for 139.99 shipped. great ride. email me.

Awesome! I was doing the installs for free, but dont really have the time now days. Now when people ask, I will send them all your way.

thanks man, yeah anyone in the area of chino, socal, gimme an email. i work really close to my house and have a few days off a week as well as mornings off and it only takes maybe 1 1/2 hours. i really just want the experience and sumthin to work on with these xb's. thanks for the referrals randode.

thanks man, yeah anyone in the area of chino, socal, gimme an email. i work really close to my house and have a few days off a week as well as mornings off and it only takes maybe 1 1/2 hours. i really just want the experience and sumthin to work on with these xb's. thanks for the referrals randode.
1 1/2 hours? you need to practice. I can do one in 35 minutes. 8) Serious

randode

1 1/2 hours? you need to practice. I can do one in 35 minutes. Serious

Well I can do them in 34 minutes! :wink:

randode

1 1/2 hours? you need to practice. I can do one in 35 minutes. Serious

Well I can do them in 34 minutes! :wink:

i got a stopwatch :mrgreen:

btw, your Polar xB looks Sweet man! i have not seen many with white wheels like mine..... 8)

i don't need springs installed, but i am out in chino hills.

alright man sorry i threw out 1 1/2 hours. i didnt really time myself when i did mine, plus i was BSing with my buddy the whole time. i didnt know this was a time race either but it could catch on....lol. the thing is ive only done my scion although i have done suspension on many other vehicles. and i dont have air tools or a lift. just use the good ol fashion one jack and jack stands. but i do now how to do it and havent had any problems with mine at all thanks to the great tech article on here.

man i was just in chino hills last week....have a few friends that live off of chino hills ave. we have gotta hook up next time i am down there..and even maybe get my springs put on while im down there.
im up in sac....but come down quite often for business and pleasure.

awesome just drop me an email or sumthin and well do it.

alright man sorry i threw out 1 1/2 hours. i didnt really time myself when i did mine, plus i was BSing with my buddy the whole time. i didnt know this was a time race either but it could catch on....lol. the thing is ive only done my scion although i have done suspension on many other vehicles. and i dont have air tools or a lift. just use the good ol fashion one jack and jack stands. but i do now how to do it and havent had any problems with mine at all thanks to the great tech article on here.
i use one jack and jack stands too, but yeah, air tools are a must.

OT: randode - so you still do installs for TSW members? just wondering since that'll be a great incentive for me to join TSW. Thanks!

OT: randode - so you still do installs for TSW members? just wondering since that'll be a great incentive for me to join TSW. Thanks!
i do, but i charge $40 now days. I got tired of people joining just to get a free install.

Isn't that the same thing, $40? $40 team-$40 install. I doubt they care about the team if all they want are free installs but who cares, it's only $40. Time is money. That's why I do one spring in half an hour and charge $50/hr http://www.scionlife.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

alright man sorry i threw out 1 1/2 hours. i didnt really time myself when i did mine, plus i was BSing with my buddy the whole time. i didnt know this was a time race either but it could catch on....lol. the thing is ive only done my scion although i have done suspension on many other vehicles. and i dont have air tools or a lift. just use the good ol fashion one jack and jack stands. but i do now how to do it and havent had any problems with mine at all thanks to the great tech article on here.
i use one jack and jack stands too, but yeah, air tools are a must.

hey Randode

do you cut the bump stops on drops over 1.75"? i have seen it posted that it should be done to avoid bottoming out and possibly damaging the struts?

thanks a lot!

alright man sorry i threw out 1 1/2 hours. i didnt really time myself when i did mine, plus i was BSing with my buddy the whole time. i didnt know this was a time race either but it could catch on....lol. the thing is ive only done my scion although i have done suspension on many other vehicles. and i dont have air tools or a lift. just use the good ol fashion one jack and jack stands. but i do now how to do it and havent had any problems with mine at all thanks to the great tech article on here.
i use one jack and jack stands too, but yeah, air tools are a must.

hey Randode

do you cut the bump stops on drops over 1.75"? i have seen it posted that it should be done to avoid bottoming out and possibly damaging the struts?

thanks a lot!
i dont think its necessary to cut them. Ive never felt my car (2" drop) bottom out. It will not hurt the strut if it bottoms out on an uncut stop. If you cut too much and the strut over compresses, then it could be a problem.

Isn't that the same thing, $40? $40 team-$40 install. I doubt they care about the team if all they want are free installs but who cares, it's only $40. Time is money. That's why I do one spring in half an hour and charge $50/hr http://www.scionlife.com/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif

I don't think the whole $40 is going to randy...

$40 is cheap considering most places charge $70-$80.

I've called the places around town and most of them have never ever heard of a Scion. So I'm a bit wary about a place that has no experience, not to mention they quoted me prices anywhere from 120-250 dollars just for a spring install! I just bought some Goldline springs for my xA and I happen to have the weekend off of work. I live in Fresno (central cal) and I'm willing to go North or South so if anybody could help me with a spring install I would be grateful. Willing to pay whatever the reasonable rate is, so please lemme know. Mail me at Loqheed@tmail.com and I'll reply immediately (email goes directly to my phone).

if you have some mechanical ability and a buddy (or a spring compressor), you can totally do it yourself.

if you have some mechanical ability and a buddy (or a spring compressor), you can totally do it yourself.

No compressor and no friends.... haha, seriously though I have little mechanical ability, and no tools..... I'm just afraid I'll mess something up and seriously screw up my car. I finally found a place that has done them before and they want 110 dollars for it. So that will be my last resort if I can't find anybody here. Thanks for the info though.

120-250? Thaz insane. When I had my car over at toyota for some scratches, they told me $80 for the springs. Still high, but nowhere near your guys.

yah. and i paid 200$ for the springs and install! :wink:

i can do an install the weekend of the 13th and 14th, first thing in the morning. $40. I need some x-mas shopping money.

OT: randode - so you still do installs for TSW members? just wondering since that'll be a great incentive for me to join TSW. Thanks!
i do, but i charge $40 now days. I got tired of people joining just to get a free install.

hey Randode

i just saw your new web site! Very Nice! 8)

i like the exploding xB!!

Hey yanges.

I just checked out your site..
You take excellent pictures. The lighting effect and reflections are excellent.

Props to you man!!!!!

Hey yanges.

I just checked out your site..
You take excellent pictures. The lighting effect and reflections are excellent.

Props to you man!!!!!

Thanks Inazuma!

i get lucky occasionally :mrgreen:

i dont think its necessary to cut them. Ive never felt my car (2" drop) bottom out. It will not hurt the strut if it bottoms out on an uncut stop. If you cut too much and the strut over compresses, then it could be a problem.

Thanks randode!

i have been wondering which was best to do!

its been a while since ive checked this thread. im still available to install springs. email me at bonzai272@hotmail.com

has anyone taken you up on your offer?

Randy,

How long will it take you to do it with one had tied behind your back?

Randy,

How long will it take you to do it with one had tied behind your back?
it takes 35 minutes with two hands, so probably about 38 minutes with just one.

not yet. im just offering sum cheap suspension install service. no biggie.i never see any scions round here anyways.