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Camcrazy · 07-08-2002, 05:34 PM

hi Guys,

The upgrade work is going on
on my car from past six months.

It was total stock.
I will post the pics soon.

Question ????

I got new struts & springs few days ago but when I went for installation the owner quoted me $600 for both of them.I thought he was on dope & came back.

Guys what's the best price for the installation work.
I know its not easy but that price range is insane.

Any Ideas ?

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kgasso · 07-08-2002, 05:56 PM

Wow.. that sounds pretty high, but I'm not sure since I haven't priced spring/strut installs yet.. $600 USD?

Oh, yes, I want pics too.. 5S-FE engine? :smile:

Camcrazy · 07-08-2002, 06:22 PM

Ya $600 US. - Insane

Yep 5S-FE engine.

lankanprince · 07-08-2002, 10:28 PM

Does that include alignment?

tmanana · 07-08-2002, 10:59 PM

If that is a Toyota dealership...I would say that is not too crazy of a price. However, most tuner shops will ask between $200 and $400 (from my experience) for that install...typically minus the allignment...in which you will most likely have to go to an independant suspension shop to have done.

Camcrazy · 07-09-2002, 08:29 AM

hi tmanana,

How much you paid for istallation of only springs ?

Toyota dealership refused to install aftermarket struts & springs.

Luc · 07-09-2002, 01:53 PM

It's better to install both struts and springs at the same time, so one-time labor would be charged, instead of two. Unless the dealer is allowed to carry TRD products, they will not do any non-OEM work.

Luc

jwa276 · 07-09-2002, 02:48 PM

if you have patience (LOTS), do it yourself like me :smile: i got mine done for free by my own 2 hands in about 5 hours- and it was hella fun

jon

Camcrazy · 07-10-2002, 05:06 PM

The springs need to be compressed & I don't have the tools to do it .

Well I will shop around & check with some other shops.

Tubbyc · 07-10-2002, 11:47 PM

The springs +struts replacement cost about $150 Cdn dollars, that's the cheapest quote I got. I had it done for $300 Cdn dollars (by a certified Toyota mechanic)

boyet · 07-22-2002, 10:06 AM

Hey Tub,

what kind of springs did you get? where is this shop you're talking about? can you let me know....

jwa276 · 07-22-2002, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camcrazy

The springs need to be compressed & I don't have the tools to do it .

Well I will shop around & check with some other shops.

autozone lets you rent a mcpherson spring compressor. you buy it then get all your money back. its called their tool loan program or something.. it will cost you 40 bucks, then you get it all back.

heres the tool you need to use: this is what i used-
an external mcpherson spring compressor

hope this helps! good luck!

jon

Tubbyc · 07-22-2002, 11:24 PM

I have Eibach Pro Kit installed on my Gen4 camry..

the shop that quoted $150.. is called Speed-tech auto
http://www.speedtechauto.com/contactus.htm