Pro's and con's to lowering springs.
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Originally Posted by dinkjs
One HUGE con to lowering your car is if you go to low you could hurt the suspension geometry and in turn do the opposite to handling better....it could be worse....thats why i never suggest anything lower then a inch to inch and a half on any car
"suspension geometry" on a macpherson strut front and "solid axle" rear is next to non-existant. you cant adjust camber/castor on the rear of the xA/xB, so dropping the car honestly does not skew these numbers...
now, extreme lowering, on crappy springs and worn out struts is dangerous.. but again, you get what you pay for.
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Re: TRD Springs $$; Are the springs a good idea?
Originally Posted by jontul
I ordered the TRD springs with the car for the Toyota price of $189. However, the dealer wants to charge $799 (!!!) with installation. That is freakin' unbelievable to me when guys in these forums say it's a simple job for a mechanic. I've asked the dealer to order them so I can finance the $189 but I have a mechanic of my own who figures it'll cost me about $200 for him to install.
On a related note, before I actually have these TRD springs put on the stock size wheels and tires, I really need you guys to tell me if it's a mistake. I've read all the stuff about shocks wearing out quickly. I know my ride will be a little bumpier. BUT, the car just looks like it's on stilts when it's stock. I want the lowering springs strictly for looks. Am I just asking for trouble?
On a related note, before I actually have these TRD springs put on the stock size wheels and tires, I really need you guys to tell me if it's a mistake. I've read all the stuff about shocks wearing out quickly. I know my ride will be a little bumpier. BUT, the car just looks like it's on stilts when it's stock. I want the lowering springs strictly for looks. Am I just asking for trouble?
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I think part of the extreme prices I've found on spring installation have to do with location. On the West Coast, there's alot of modification shops and even individuals who have to be competitively priced. Here in fly-over country, they don't have to do it on the cheap since there are fewer of them doing the job.
I've found an ACE mechanic who'll do it for me in his private shop, but I don't know what a realistic price is in the Midwest. Should it be priced by the hour or the difficulty of the job?
I've found an ACE mechanic who'll do it for me in his private shop, but I don't know what a realistic price is in the Midwest. Should it be priced by the hour or the difficulty of the job?
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