Lowering kit questions

[navylife59]

January 2008 and my enlistment is up and I am outta here head'n back to Texas.

[guarocuya]

Aloha, i am new to the forum and i am helping my kit with her car, does anyone actually has instruction's in how to install the rear camber kit, i do most of my work on my car, but i do not want to do something wrong on her car, i will thank you ahead for any help in this matter

[navylife59]

Hotchkis Sport Suspension has the instructions.

[steve2006tc]

i have the tein h-techs and the ride is great. you should look into them

[AfterImage]

i was wondering the same. 25mm for the trd, is that really alot? haha. if anyone has a picture of there trd suspension, that would be greatly appreciated.

[mtrchik]

I just had the TRD lowering springs put on my car on Wed. When they pulled it out of the shop, I really didn't notice a difference. Now I've driven it a few days and it seems to have lowered a little more, but it's really not a huge difference in height. But I can really notice the difference in handling. I have pictures posted that I took on Wed. after it was lowered. When I wash my car in a few days I will put some more pictures up!

[Roblax]

My buddy was telling me that I would have to buy a whole new suspension to lower my Tc...is this true? He also stated that installation would be pretty pricey as well...

[TBITB]

Originally Posted by Roblax

My buddy was telling me that I would have to buy a whole new suspension to lower my Tc...is this true? He also stated that installation would be pretty pricey as well...

you need a new buddy cuz ur about to spend a lot of money for no reason.

all u need is a set of lowering springs
- trd
- hotchkis
- tein
- eibach
- megan
price for installing springs shouldnt be too high - i got quoted for $100. depends on where you go. or you could do it yourself with the right tools.

if you want more stiffness, then you add struts, front/rear sway bars, and camber links.

start with the springs and go from there - and frequent this site!

[mtrchik]

Where did you go to get them installed for $100? I just paid almost $400 just to get springs done. It took about 4 hours to install. And I thought you had to have one of those things, I think it is called a spring compressor? I paid about $92 an hour.

[TBITB]

wow, um sorry to hear that. unfortunately, i forgot to mention i know the guy... it's not always what you know, it's who you know . buddy up with mechanics and people you know who know people. ya know? make connections. save cash for the next mod!

[mtrchik]

Well my family owns a shop, so I get a really good deal but that would have been the price if I was a customer!

[navylife59]

The main problem is to pay attention to the orientation of the parts. Use a digital camera/camcorder, do one side at a time (each side is 180° of the other), or use a manual. Play it safe and use a quality coil spring compressor tool. A auto frame lift makes the job easier, but a floor jack and jackstands (a must) are all that you really need.


25MM = 0.98425Inches

[tonyscion004]

Hey I just got some trd springs installed.. i was wondering how low will it get and how long would it take to settle in to see the full look

[dcskater13243]

anyone have the springs installed by toyota?...errr...scion...if so, how much did they charge you? im contemplating buying them off scion, then having it installed..but i wanna know the price..

[TBITB]

try to get them done somewhere else if you can. chances are you can get them doen cheaper somewhere other than the dealership. or you're somewhat handy with tools and you have a buddy you can DIY.