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zer013 · 12-26-2010, 11:02 AM

Hey guys,
I just got some TRD lowering springs for xmas. Is there anyone in Jersey thg can install them for me? I live in Middlesex county but don't mind traveling. Today or Friday woul be best. Thanks!
-Christopher

big lo · 12-26-2010, 11:43 AM

Its very easy if you did it yourself, and you would appreciate the work after, you would need an off set wrench 17mm and if its craftmans it will have a 19mm which would be for the front shocks and one allan wrench 6mm. To start off the job start with the rear very simple, loosen up the bottom screw to the shock and use a jack to lower the shock while the car is up. Switch the spring and then start on the other side. The front is simple, some people take off the crowl but you wouldn't need to if you had the off set. Try it and you will learn more about your car, good luck buddy.

zer013 · 12-26-2010, 03:26 PM

There's a blizzard going on now so I guess today is out of the question. Let me know if anyone can do it this week. I'm available anytime after 6pm or all day friday.

big lo · 12-26-2010, 10:21 PM

Oh your welcome for the info lol

kelevra · 01-08-2011, 04:18 PM

He ignored you because he knows your sunning it up in Puerto Rico, while we're suffering the cold harsh NE winters, jaja.
Some people aren't into DIY. How long does it take to change out the front springs?
Not to hijack your tread, but keeping it on topic.. Cuidate.

WeeYari · 01-08-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelevra

How long does it take to change out the front springs?

45-60 minutes

kelevra · 01-08-2011, 06:03 PM

Would that be me doing it (pretty good mechanical skillZ), or my local Tech?
I wouldn't mind saving some labor costs if I could pull it off myself if it is easy enough.

big lo · 01-09-2011, 10:35 AM

That sounds about right, 45min to an hour, as long as you got a spring compessor you are good, and yeah its hot today lol, holla at me

WeeYari · 01-09-2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big lo

as long as you got a spring compessor you are good

...and an impact wrench, either air or electric. Job is sooo much easier with an impact wrench.

big lo · 01-09-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

...and an impact wrench, either air or electric. Job is sooo much easier with an impact wrench.

You got that right, but I used old fashion elbow grease to get the job done, but the impact wrench is a life saver too

Jerkratt · 02-03-2011, 03:15 PM

u still need help with the install?

Trubin · 02-08-2011, 07:22 PM

Pls tell us how your springs work, I got a dilemma between TRD and Tanabe springs, I dono which to choose. I want my ride lower but dont know which springs are best.

WeeYari · 02-08-2011, 07:38 PM

TRD. Tanabe too squishy. Also, unless it is the look you like, Tanabe drop ~.2" lower in the back than the front. TRD is an equal drop on all four corners.

12-26-2010, 11:02 AM	#1
zer013 Drives: Polar White 09' Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15	Install Lowering Springs NJ Hey guys, I just got some TRD lowering springs for xmas. Is there anyone in Jersey thg can install them for me? I live in Middlesex county but don't mind traveling. Today or Friday woul be best. Thanks! -Christopher

01-08-2011, 04:18 PM	#5
kelevra 2012 CBR1000RR Hoo Yaaa Drives: 08 3 door Hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Empire State Posts: 55	He ignored you because he knows your sunning it up in Puerto Rico, while we're suffering the cold harsh NE winters, jaja. Some people aren't into DIY. How long does it take to change out the front springs? Not to hijack your tread, but keeping it on topic.. Cuidate. __________________ Former Admin on a Moto site

01-08-2011, 06:03 PM	#7
kelevra 2012 CBR1000RR Hoo Yaaa Drives: 08 3 door Hatch Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Empire State Posts: 55	Would that be me doing it (pretty good mechanical skillZ), or my local Tech? I wouldn't mind saving some labor costs if I could pull it off myself if it is easy enough. __________________ Former Admin on a Moto site

02-03-2011, 03:15 PM	#11
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,378	u still need help with the install? __________________ "It hurts more when its wet"

02-08-2011, 07:38 PM	#13
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	TRD. Tanabe too squishy. Also, unless it is the look you like, Tanabe drop ~.2" lower in the back than the front. TRD is an equal drop on all four corners. __________________

12-26-2010, 11:43 AM	#2
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Its very easy if you did it yourself, and you would appreciate the work after, you would need an off set wrench 17mm and if its craftmans it will have a 19mm which would be for the front shocks and one allan wrench 6mm. To start off the job start with the rear very simple, loosen up the bottom screw to the shock and use a jack to lower the shock while the car is up. Switch the spring and then start on the other side. The front is simple, some people take off the crowl but you wouldn't need to if you had the off set. Try it and you will learn more about your car, good luck buddy.

12-26-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
zer013 Drives: Polar White 09' Yaris LB Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15	There's a blizzard going on now so I guess today is out of the question. Let me know if anyone can do it this week. I'm available anytime after 6pm or all day friday.

12-26-2010, 10:21 PM	#4
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Oh your welcome for the info lol

01-09-2011, 10:35 AM	#8
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	That sounds about right, 45min to an hour, as long as you got a spring compessor you are good, and yeah its hot today lol, holla at me

02-08-2011, 07:22 PM	#12
Trubin Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	Pls tell us how your springs work, I got a dilemma between TRD and Tanabe springs, I dono which to choose. I want my ride lower but dont know which springs are best.

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