Notices
Scion tC 1G Aero & Exterior Aero parts and exterior dress items...

questions about installtion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 08:57 AM
  #1  
itznivek's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Default questions about installtion

how much is the usual price to install lowering springs?
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:03 AM
  #2  
ritz's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 62
From: Buffalo, NY
Default

Are u talking the TRD springs installed from the dealer? or aftermarked @ Shop, or aftermarket DIY?

I'm guessing here.. but the TRD are 300 I believe + install (which your dealer specifies)

correct me someone if Im wrong
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:11 AM
  #3  
highhobbiescom's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 344
From: Stong Island, NY
Default

50-100
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:11 AM
  #4  
itznivek's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2
Default

im talking about aftermarket springs.. if i went to a performance shop.. what would they usually charge me if i already have my springs.. but juss want them installed....?
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:33 AM
  #5  
SquallLHeart's Avatar
Senior Member

10 Year Member

5 Year Member

SoCal tC Club
SL Member
Team N.V.S.
Scinergy
Scion Evolution
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 15,699
Default

about $100-200
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 12:41 PM
  #6  
THansenite's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member

Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,757
From: West Des Moines, IA
Default

For me, it was $20. I went to Harbor Freight and bought a $13 torque wrench and some spring compressors for $7 and did my springs over a weekend
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:56 PM
  #7  
TeeCizzle's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,862
From: Lurking Inside Your Garage!
Default

$200 Here...I was impatient...just went to a small shop...They did an excellent Job!
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 02:59 PM
  #8  
sci-on's Avatar
Senior Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
sIcKsCiOnS
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 102
From: Gilbert, AZ
Default

i got my springs installed for $140..front and rear..hotchiks springs...
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 04:23 PM
  #9  
Hyghgynx's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,103
From: I'm da BOOM King!!!
Default

Best thing to do is to call around in your local area to some 'auto enhancement' shops. Heck, you might even find somebody local to you on this site who will do it for a 12-pack! Personally, I wouldn't pay more than $150 for Springs install.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 04:34 PM
  #10  
DuMa's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SoCal tC Club
SL Member
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,616
From: Orange County, CA
Default

hell i used to do it for lunch. that was very cheap man labor back then.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:06 PM
  #11  
nodsetse's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,338
From: San Diego (Mira Mesa), CA
Default

Originally Posted by ritz
I'm guessing here.. but the TRD are 300 I believe + install (which your dealer specifies)
TRD springs are $199 MSRP, which is what most dealers are selling them for, but I believe TRDsparks charges less.

Dealer installation prices seem to vary greatly, but you can usually get a fixed rate for the job, rather than paying their hourly shop rate for however long it might take them to get it done. I paid a $200 fixed rate for my installation at the dealer, for a total cost of $399, springs + installation. I thought that was reasonable, but wouldn't pay anything more.
Old Jul 11, 2006 | 09:18 PM
  #12  
gomdangie's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 804
From: Rochester, NY
Default

wow... those installation cost $$$
Old Jul 12, 2006 | 02:15 AM
  #13  
Woody6799's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 296
From: Jersey
Default

i got a quote of $85
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bootlgr
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen ICE & Interior
1
Jan 26, 2016 01:22 AM
Greg S
Scion tC 1G Forced Induction
17
May 28, 2015 12:46 AM
jairolla_89
Introduction Forum
2
Apr 2, 2015 09:41 PM
Scionxa180
Scion xA Owners Lounge
8
Mar 13, 2015 04:39 AM
xBassist
Scion xA/xB 1st-Gen Suspension & Handling
9
Jan 21, 2004 07:34 PM




All times are GMT. The time now is 06:23 AM.