TRD Springs and Sway Bar Ordered. Installer in San Diego?

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  1. joerockt

    joerockt Junior Member

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    So I ordered the TRD springs and rear sway bar from Toyota Accessory Warehouse. Don't really have the time or patience to do the spring install, so I took it to a shop near my work. After looking at the car, the biggest issue is that the wiper blade shroud would have to be removed since the bolts for the springs are too recessed under that shroud. So they guesstimated 3 hours for the job at a cost of $315.

    That seems kind of high to me. Was hoping max would be $200. Anyone in SD know of a shop that could do it for less? If not, I'll just take the time to do it myself, but I'm at a point in my life where I don't have to lol.
     
    #1 joerockt, Mar 13, 2013
  2. mnml

    mnml Ain't nobody got time for that.

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    You should drive up to Mission Viejo and have Totmacher (PC Member) do they install. He can get it done in about 1.5 hrs and his labor fee is very reasonable. He'll even give you a full charge if you drive a PIP.
     
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    Ok, I'll send him a PM. Still looking for shops in San Diego as well.
     
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    theres tommy at musicbox in elmonte. he charged a little over $200. excellent work. or sean/sfv in palmdale
     
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    Thanks a lot guys. El Monte is a bit of a drive. I've got an email into Sportcar.
     
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    Totmacher is doing the install, sway bar and strut tower bar included. Thank you mnml for the reference!
     
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    mnml Ain't nobody got time for that.

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    You're welcome! Happy to help.
     
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