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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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Sup guys, how much should I pay to get my lowering springs installed at a shop?
I don't know how to do it myself and If I did I don't have the required tools. A guy around my house quoted me $60 per spring
total of $240.
Also will I rub on stock tires with 15mm spacers upfront and 20mm rear once I have the Eibach sportlines installed?
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 03:20 AM
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I paid $100 to install my TRD springs on my 2011 xb.
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Got mine installed for $120. If I change mine to coilovers, I'll do it by myself. It's not really hard, it just takes time.

Also if you're concerned about rubbing, get your fender rolled. And that will be an extra charged...unless the guy knows how to do it while he does your springs.
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by naresh
I paid $100 to install my TRD springs on my 2011 xb.
I see youre in Miami. I live in Miami Lakes. Where did you go to?
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 05:15 AM
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The car clinic by Tamiami airport. I get all my maintenance done there. Let me know if you need the number.
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 05:43 AM
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The car clinic by Tamiami airport. I get all my maintenance done there. Let me know if you need the number.
Yea why not. :-)
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 06:12 AM
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I had a fellow tc owner do mine for 100 and now I know how. Why don't you look up local groups? Maybe you have some car friends who have a hookup?
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Team318
Got mine installed for $120. If I change mine to coilovers, I'll do it by myself. It's not really hard, it just takes time.

Also if you're concerned about rubbing, get your fender rolled. And that will be an extra charged...unless the guy knows how to do it while he does your springs.
You probably don't need to worry about rubbing with springs unless you have crazy wide tires or are using huge wheel spacers. Coilovers I can see, but most of the springs don't go low enough
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I'm going to be realistic for you here. Obviously all these guys had friends do it or something. It's a "4 hour job", and the going rate is ~$100/hr. It's a $400 job is what a real shop will do it for. And if it takes them a bit less time, then you'll get charged a bit less.

Also, you aren't going to even come close to rubbing at all with that set up.
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Here in Puerto Rico at the dealership shop they charged me 321$ for installing my trd springs and alignment .
Old Jan 25, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by criminaltc
I'm going to be realistic for you here. Obviously all these guys had friends do it or something. It's a "4 hour job", and the going rate is ~$100/hr. It's a $400 job is what a real shop will do it for. And if it takes them a bit less time, then you'll get charged a bit less.

Also, you aren't going to even come close to rubbing at all with that set up.
I have a friend who can install them but he's careless with e everything. The type of guy who always breaks something.
I've asked around sevral shops to see who can give me the best price. I just want to know before they rip me off.
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