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Old Jan 10, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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does anyone know of any place where i can get lowering springs installed in orange county?
Old Jan 10, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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pm randode
Old Jan 10, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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You can contact Randode.

There is a $40 charge for the install.
Old Jan 10, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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i thought it was a case of coronas and a del beef burrito
Old Jan 10, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Longoscion
i thought it was a case of coronas and a del beef burrito
no verone, its $40. the case of corona is optional.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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OMG $40.00 now, what happen to the pride...is SCION too common now?
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by vpkb
OMG $40.00 now, what happen to the pride...is SCION too common now?
i have no idea what that means, but yeah i charge $40.00. I think thats a good deal. Or, you could allways do it yourself for free.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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$ 40.00 is the great price...Randy is the TSW suspension guru, most places can charge you up to $100.00 or more. If interested I suggest you take advantage of this great deal.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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I will do the install for $39.95 . I use air tools so the job goes quick!

Randy is the TSW spring pro , I just do my own work.

Thanks, Doug
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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haha, you guys are funny. Yes, I am the suspension guru. I have 18 Scion spring installs under my belt. I wrote the book on spring installs (well ok, Nacy wrote the book, i did the work). Heres a step by step we put together:
https://www.scionlife.com/tech/suspe...ginstall.shtml
I have heard some dealers charging $300 just for labor, OUCH!

I am available evenings and weekends if you need the install.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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I helped!
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat
I helped!
Jason provided the comic relief.
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by randode
Originally Posted by Cheshire Cat
I helped!
Jason provided the comic relief.
ahh "The Cat" such a Jokester and a great lil helper as well...ssshhhheeewwww good kitty..
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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db motorsports in CHINO...200$ for springs and install!
Old Jan 13, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 05:44 AM
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Randode,

I think I would like you to reinstall my springs for me for that price and if you want, help me put on the hotchkis swaybars. Name your price, I started to do the sway bars, but wimped out when I was laying under the car when it was up on the jack stands. Started to see my life flash before me. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by randode
I have heard some dealers charging $300 just for labor, OUCH!
Only $300? There's one dealership in NORTH Orange COUNTY (cough, cough) with a posted price of $750 for the TRD springs. At that price I hope they ship it to Japan for the install.

I hear conflicting reports about needing a four-wheel alignment with the new springs. What's your experience?

Thanks! :D
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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In Vegas, I do goldline springs installed for $225.00, I am an authorized Goldline Dealer. I am doing three cars today. I will ship goldlines anywhere in the U.S. . BillTurner
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunder_xB
Randode,

I think I would like you to reinstall my springs for me for that price and if you want, help me put on the hotchkis swaybars. Name your price, I started to do the sway bars, but wimped out when I was laying under the car when it was up on the jack stands. Started to see my life flash before me. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
i will do the spring install for $40, but have heard that the sway bars is a big job. I dont have the time right now to invest a whole day in another project, sorry

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I hear conflicting reports about needing a four-wheel alignment with the new springs. What's your experience? [/quote]

some have said that an allignment is not necessary since the camber does not change, but tires are not cheap. I would get the front end alligned just to make sure the toe is set properly. This will aslo correct the crooked steering wheel issue from the factory. A rear allignment is not needed.
Old Jan 14, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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No problem on the Sway bars. I know the front one is a big deal, the rear one is pretty easy and I can do that one on my own. Guess I will have to take it to a shop for the front one. On the springs, how long does it take from experience? I think mine are just a little loose or something and it is causing some creaking when turning up a hill and such. And are you still available in the evenings to take these spings on?

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