TRD Spring Install Pricing, WTF??? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

treihing · 06-21-2007, 01:06 PM

So what are you guys paying from the dealer to have your TRD Springs installed?

They quoted me $247 for the springs but $1,000.00 for install.

IS THE CORRECT??? I ALMOST FAINTED WHEN I HEARD THAT PRICE!!

GIVE ME YOUR FEEDBACK!!

T

Epsilon · 06-21-2007, 01:09 PM

Let me guess, they said the install will take all day, right?

treihing · 06-21-2007, 01:12 PM

Yup

Epsilon · 06-21-2007, 01:14 PM

It's funny how they think it will take all day to install a set of springs. Anyway, you're better off getting it installed by a local auto or bodyshop. It should be around the $200 range for the install.

thapranksta · 06-21-2007, 01:16 PM

^Yeah, I agree. Either that or if you feel competent enough, do it yourself.

treihing · 06-21-2007, 01:22 PM

Discount Tire can order and install them for a total of $585. Dealers are a joke.

***wireless*** · 06-21-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by treihing

So what are you guys paying from the dealer to have your TRD Struts installed?

They quoted me $247 for the springs but $1,000.00 for install.

IS THE CORRECT??? I ALMOST FAINTED WHEN I HEARD THAT PRICE!!

GIVE ME YOUR FEEDBACK!!

T

Umm, struts/springs or both? In the title you say springs, but you mention struts in your post. Bit of a difference.

treihing · 06-21-2007, 01:26 PM

Oops, my error, I meant Springs...

WhiteRabbit · 06-21-2007, 01:27 PM

i almost fell out of my chair when i read $1000.00....

thapranksta · 06-21-2007, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

i almost fell out of my chair when i read $1000.00....

^I'm not surprised. The dealer doesn't go cheap on labor and labor time tends to be exaggerated.

TRD-98TT · 06-21-2007, 01:40 PM

Just find someone that lives around you that is able to install them for you but see if you can help them out. This way you learn how to change the springs on your car and it will also be cheaper. Good luck.

-Ryan

treihing · 06-21-2007, 01:40 PM

So check this. I have called three different Toyota Dealers and pricing ranges anywhere from $450 to $1500 for install. So much for consistancy....

JoeS_07SE · 06-21-2007, 01:50 PM

Yeah they claim its like 6 hours of labor. LOL! I got my dealer to do it at 4 hours of labor, at like $75 an hour. Only 4 hours what a steal!!! Honestly I think it would take a certified mechanic 2 hours max.

WhiteRabbit · 06-21-2007, 01:56 PM

i could do it in 2 hours....

thapranksta · 06-21-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by treihing

So check this. I have called three different Toyota Dealers and pricing ranges anywhere from $450 to $1500 for install. So much for consistancy....

When I was thinking about getting TRD springs installed at my local dealership, they didn't even know TRD made springs for the Camry. From that, you can pretty much guess that they didn't know what to charge either. If dealership guys don't know exactly what they are doing, they make up prices based on what they think the job might entail. I got lucky with this before though. I had my rear sway bar installed for $70 after calling and be quoted $200+ and then being told $105 by someone else. Sometimes their lack of knowledge can work in your favor.