Factory TRD spring
05-29-2007, 06:27 AM
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Factory TRD spring
I just ordered my XB. i m not sure should i get the factory TRD spring that cost $250. anyone knows how much lower it will be ? is $250 include installation ?
Or anyone knows any after market lower spring ? cost ? installation ?
tks
Or anyone knows any after market lower spring ? cost ? installation ?
tks
05-29-2007, 01:33 PM
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No that does not include installation. When I went to the dealership they showed me a book of the price of the part & installation & I remember price with installation for the springs were like around $525.
05-29-2007, 08:23 PM
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dam $525 ? that's crazy, you guys know how lower is the TRD and the Goldlines ? how much does the installation cost, on average ? idk how to do it man -_-
Originally Posted by randode
for that price, get some Goldlines from me, install them yourself, and then take our family out for a nice dinner.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
05-29-2007, 08:40 PM
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Re: Factory TRD spring
Originally Posted by kyleng
I just ordered my XB. i m not sure should i get the factory TRD spring that cost $250. anyone knows how much lower it will be ? is $250 include installation ?
Or anyone knows any after market lower spring ? cost ? installation ?
tks
Or anyone knows any after market lower spring ? cost ? installation ?
tks
05-29-2007, 11:05 PM
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Ordered mine from TRD Sparks yesterday (sorry Randode, I was tempted but the land of cheese has roads like Swiss cheese so lower isn't necessarily better here 
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I wondered what all the hullabaloo around here was all about with Sparks and found out yesterday.
I sent in my order yesterday morning and got the automated confirmation. Then I got an email from Ken after lunch (on Memorial Day mind you) letting me know that some of the stuff I ordered would be shipped later in the week and some by Wednesday. It was a fairly large order so it was nice that he let me know what was happening. It was crazy to be doing it on a holiday though. Anyway I am impressed so far. :D
).I wondered what all the hullabaloo around here was all about with Sparks and found out yesterday.
I sent in my order yesterday morning and got the automated confirmation. Then I got an email from Ken after lunch (on Memorial Day mind you) letting me know that some of the stuff I ordered would be shipped later in the week and some by Wednesday. It was a fairly large order so it was nice that he let me know what was happening. It was crazy to be doing it on a holiday though. Anyway I am impressed so far. :D
05-29-2007, 11:52 PM
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The factory trd springs lower the car 3/4 in front and 1 1/2 in rear . I work at a toyo dealer as there installer for add on and up grades. For what you pay it's not alot of drop ,although they do handle better.
05-30-2007, 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by randode
for that price, get some Goldlines from me, install them yourself, and then take our family out for a nice dinner.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
how do the goldlines ride in comparison to stock?
05-30-2007, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ExcelRevs
Originally Posted by randode
for that price, get some Goldlines from me, install them yourself, and then take our family out for a nice dinner.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
And it will be lower than TRD's.
how do the goldlines ride in comparison to stock?
06-05-2007, 06:40 AM
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My car is 3/4 lowered. I put the springs in the back last week by myself, they were easy. The back looks great now that the suspension has settled in.
The springs in the front I thought it would be easier but it ended up taking me about 1 hour to get the one side off. You have to remove the trim under the windshield and this metal plate with the wiper motor to make it easy to get to the nuts on the top of the struts. I got a full set of instructions with my springs.
The problem really began when I tried to put it back in place. I tried to do it myself and that was my first mistake. So I fumbled around for about an hour and a half only to call a friend up on the phone to help me put it in. Once he came over, it really only took about 5 minutes. We had to manhandle the strut into a good position, then jack the suspension arm up to where it was almost lined up with the big bolts. Once the big bolts were in, it was a piece of cake. Took it around for a test drive and noticed some noise coming from the suspension. Then it hit me, I forgot to tighten the bolt that connects up to this rod. I was able to tighten that bolt up without taking the wheel off. That rod ____es me off, it makes positioning the strut assembly a PITA.
Tomorrow I will do the other side with my friend.
Props to Randode that he can do this for $60. DIY? Not quite as easy with the gen1. Just make sure you have 2 people to do the front.
The springs in the front I thought it would be easier but it ended up taking me about 1 hour to get the one side off. You have to remove the trim under the windshield and this metal plate with the wiper motor to make it easy to get to the nuts on the top of the struts. I got a full set of instructions with my springs.
The problem really began when I tried to put it back in place. I tried to do it myself and that was my first mistake. So I fumbled around for about an hour and a half only to call a friend up on the phone to help me put it in. Once he came over, it really only took about 5 minutes. We had to manhandle the strut into a good position, then jack the suspension arm up to where it was almost lined up with the big bolts. Once the big bolts were in, it was a piece of cake. Took it around for a test drive and noticed some noise coming from the suspension. Then it hit me, I forgot to tighten the bolt that connects up to this rod. I was able to tighten that bolt up without taking the wheel off. That rod ____es me off, it makes positioning the strut assembly a PITA.
Tomorrow I will do the other side with my friend.
Props to Randode that he can do this for $60. DIY? Not quite as easy with the gen1. Just make sure you have 2 people to do the front.
06-05-2007, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by randode
you dont have to remove the wiper cowl.
06-06-2007, 04:34 AM
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i installed the TRD springs
when finished, i honestly couldn't tell that much of a difference in ride height
what i immediately noticed was the better handling -- however, the damping did worsen a bit.
however, having had the springs settle a bit -- the drop is now evident
it is actually the 'just right' height for the 20s i had installed
yes, it would look better a bit lower, but i didn't want to deal with rubbing issues with the 20s
i'm now waiting to upgrade the shocks/struts and add the sway/strut bars
when finished, i honestly couldn't tell that much of a difference in ride height
what i immediately noticed was the better handling -- however, the damping did worsen a bit.
however, having had the springs settle a bit -- the drop is now evident
it is actually the 'just right' height for the 20s i had installed
yes, it would look better a bit lower, but i didn't want to deal with rubbing issues with the 20s
i'm now waiting to upgrade the shocks/struts and add the sway/strut bars
06-14-2007, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Malibu_Rapper
Originally Posted by randode
you dont have to remove the wiper cowl.
thanks I need the help
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