TRD Lowering Springs - Install Cost? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

BuckeyeSE · 05-07-2007, 06:08 PM

I'm looking to drop my Gen 6 SE. I've found the TRD springs online for $199, which seems like a good deal. Just curious how much I should expect to pay for the installation and re-alignment? Would you recommend I have them installed at a Toyota dealership of find a reputable body shop in my area?

Thanks

This is the look I am going for... (from chitty's gallery)

moky-tron · 05-07-2007, 06:17 PM

thats a pretty low drop. that doesnt look like the drop of the TRD springs cuz i thought that the TRD springs drop it only for about 1.2" and 1.4" in the rear. looks good though. makes me want to drop mine already

kriskraut · 05-07-2007, 07:39 PM

That back seat must be loaded down with people because that does look too low for the trds. ?

***lammydi*** · 05-07-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kriskraut

That back seat must be loaded down with people because that does look too low for the trds. ?

Or maybe he got a very very big & heavy sub woofer in the trunk?

BuckeyeSE · 05-07-2007, 09:57 PM

Alright, well even if that picture isn't using the TRD springs, what should I expect to pay to have them installed?

***darksparkz*** · 05-07-2007, 10:43 PM

It's going to vary from place to place most likely.

I'd just call around a few places and find the cheapest. It's not going to be much of a difference from going to Toyota or a different place, it's just that Toyota should be more expensive.

I'd say it'll range from $150-$200 with alignment as well.

avnishghei · 05-08-2007, 01:54 AM

I paid $200 at my local custom body shop...

JoeS_07SE · 05-08-2007, 09:02 AM

I would recommend getting the installation done at your Toyota dealership just to avoid any warranty concerns. I believe they are supposed to be at 1.5 hours of labor per corner or a total of 6 hours. I know LOL! My dealership eneded up doing it for 4 hours total, after some negotiating. I paid just under $500 for the springs and installation. An alignment may be needed but is not absoulutely necessary for a drop like this.

BTW mine looks very similar with the stock wheels to the one pictured above. Those look like the TRD springs. Its lower than I thought it would be for sure.

***PhatRoyale*** · 05-08-2007, 09:20 AM

Don't get the alignment done yet, it's best to wait until the springs are fully settled first. However, you may want to negotiate a price that includes this cost just so the shop doesn't gouge you later.