Got my springs

[goodvibe]

Got my springs installed last week. I was going for Pro-Kits or TRDs as they are the same. Ended up with TRDs for $200 shipped and $97.50 install. The springs were the last set that a Washington toyota dealer was looking to move. Probably a cancelled order. I love the net. The ride is slightly firmer than stock but not at all harsh. Passes every steep driveway, speedbump, and parking curb test. No scraping and I haven't hit the bump stops yet. I'm extremely pleased that I wont have to be extra carefull even in winter. The springs actually seem more in tune with the firmer GT shocks which I felt were slightly to firm for the stock springs. Turn in is better, it takes a set much quicker and holds it better and flatter. It's actually no more nuetral than before (progress rear bar) but the limits are higher and transistions much better. I bought them for perfomance and not for looks but I have to admit I like looking less like a SUV. For me, this one's all good.

[scherry2]

how much of a drop? I'm ready to buy springs myself

[goodvibe]

I haven't measured but the stated drop is 1.25". I've heard these may settle up to another .25". There's still a pretty good gap in the back but I still need my car to be able handle loads.

[YoYo]

I'm sold! I want them!Is $100 a normal price for an install? Cause I want the springs, but I really don't want to mess with installing them - and that price has been scaring me away from getting them. But if I can get it done for $100 - then I'm in!

[goodvibe]

Around here, the next lowest quote I got was $250. I got my springs installed asap for the $100. The mechanic wasn't very happy with his boss over it. So no it's not typical, It seems like guys in so cal get them done for under $200 all the time.

[ShotInTheDark]

I'm waiting to get mine installed too. I've had quotes from 150-600 dollars. The 600 dollar place went by the pontiac service manual which says it takes 6 and an half hours to do.

[rasermon]

quote:The 600 dollar place went by the pontiac service manual which says it takes 6 and an half hours to do.Wow! 6 hours.I have done 3 spring installs on the vibe and all seem to take about 4 hours each.

[AKLGT]

i had my springs installed for $120. took us 2.5 hrs for all 4. went by pretty fast actually and they look and ride much better. still have to do my alignment, but that's next week. you should be able to get them installed under $200! or get a mechanic friend and make it a project. there are some great diy instructions on here.